The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors for Annual Clear Stack and Quarterly Opacity Testing Services at the Asheville VA Medical Center in North Carolina. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued around May 14, 2025, for a contract period that includes a base year plus four option years. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code of 238220, which covers Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this solicitation is H945, pertaining to quality control, testing, and inspection services for plumbing and related equipment. Interested contractors should monitor Contract Opportunities for solicitation number 36C24625Q0704 and contact Emily Donahue at the VA for further information. This notice reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining service quality and compliance with environmental regulations.
The document outlines a federal solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the provision of annual and quarterly maintenance services for the Opacity System at the Asheville VA Medical Center in North Carolina. The total contract value is approximately $19 million, with various service requirements, including clear stack and zero alignment checks, quarterly maintenance, and emergency support for monitoring systems.
Key aspects include operating procedures, contractor responsibilities for coordination with VA representatives, and adherence to safety and compliance standards in a hospital environment. The document emphasizes the need for certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and lays out strict guidelines for payment, invoicing, and performance monitoring through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Additionally, the contractor must ensure that personnel comply with federal regulations and hospital protocols, including proper training and maintenance of records.
This comprehensive framework demonstrates the VA's commitment to ensuring high-quality services while fostering small business participation, particularly from veteran-owned entities, in government contracts.