J043--Medical Air/Vacuum Compressor Inspection and Maintenance Service
ID: 36C25626Q0025Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS (J043)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8b4020870d074d1fab0b2dd6801ca154/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Medical Air/Vacuum Compressor Inspection and Maintenance Services at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The procurement includes annual inspections, tagging, and repair services for seventeen control air, medical air, and medical vacuum compressors, with a focus on ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards. This Total Small Business Set-Aside contract will be awarded for a base year and four option years, with a firm-fixed price structure, emphasizing the importance of timely and expert maintenance in a healthcare environment. Interested contractors must submit their quotations by November 10, 2025, and direct any questions to Contracting Officer Arlene A. Blade at arlene.blade@va.gov or (318) 466-4281.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ARLENE A. BLADEContracting Officer
    (318) 466-4281
    arlene.blade@va.gov
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    36C25626Q0025_2.docx
    This document is an amendment to a combined solicitation (36C25626Q0025) for Medical Air/Vacuum Compressor Inspection and Maintenance Service. The purpose of this amendment is to provide a fully visible copy of Appendix B (Equipment Location) and to extend the response due date. The new closing date for submission of responses is November 11, 2025, at 4:30 PM Central Time. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 811310 and is a set-aside for SBA. The contracting office is the ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, and the place of performance is the DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.
    36C25626Q0025.docx
    This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice (RFQ 36C25626Q0025) is a request from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO-16), for a contractor to provide annual inspection, tagging, and repair services for seventeen control air, medical air, and medical vacuum compressors at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in North Little Rock and Little Rock, AR. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 811310 ($12.5 million size standard) and a firm-fixed price contract for a base year and four option years (January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030). Contractors must be actively registered in SAM and SBA (and SBA VetCert for SDVOSB/VOSB). The deadline for questions is October 30, 2025, and quotations are due by November 10, 2025. The Performance Work Statement details requirements for authorized expert inspections, 24-hour response for medical air/vacuum emergencies, 48-hour for control air, and submission of inspection reports within 14 calendar days.
    Appendix A - Equipment List.pdf
    Appendix B - Equipment Location.pdf
    ATTACHMENT 1 - PAST PERFORMACE QUESTIONAIRE.docx
    The Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 1 – 36C25626Q0025) is a government document used to evaluate a contractor's performance. It requires detailed information about the contractor and the contract, including contract number, type, award date, period of performance, total dollar amount, and a brief scope description. Failure to provide this information may render a proposal unresponsive. The questionnaire assesses performance across several categories: Quality of Service, Timeliness of Performance, Business Relations, and Management of Key Personnel. Each question requires a rating (Outstanding, Excellent, Satisfactory, Neutral, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) with defined criteria. Respondents are encouraged to provide handwritten remarks and return the completed questionnaire via email by November 7, 2025, at 12 PM CST.
    ATTACHMENT 2 - WAGE DETERMINATION.pdf
    Equipment locations.pdf
    The provided government file, likely an excerpt from an RFP or grant application, details power distribution requirements across various substations. It specifies the KVA capacities for four substations: SUB H at 2000 KVA, SUB D, SUB C, and SUB B at 1000 KVA, and another SUB B at 1500 KVA. This document outlines critical infrastructure needs, indicating a focus on electrical power supply and distribution within a facility or project. The information is essential for planning, design, and implementation phases, guiding decisions related to power infrastructure upgrades, new installations, or capacity assessments in a government-related project.
    PWS Appendix B - equipment locations.pdf
    The document outlines several electrical substations and their respective capacities, including SUB H with 2000 KVA, SUB D, SUB C with 1000 KVA, and SUB B with 1500 KVA. This information is typical for an infrastructure assessment within government RFPs, federal grants, or state/local RFPs, which often require detailed descriptions of existing electrical infrastructure or proposed upgrades. The primary purpose of such a listing would be to inventory current capacities, inform future electrical system planning, or specify requirements for new construction or renovation projects.
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