4310--Medical Air Compressor System

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it is will be synopsized in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI. The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Classification code (NAICS) 333912 is 1000 employees. 1. Purpose: The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) hereby issues the following Sources Sought Notice as a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI is being used for Market Research purposes only to seek contractors with the capability to provide the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) with the purchase of Medical Air Compressor System IAW attached draft Statement of Work. 2. Place of Performance: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg 182 North Little Rock, AR 72114
3. Opportunity: CAVHS is seeking information from potential contractors on their ability to provide this service. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI to assist the CAVHS in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry. 4. Instructions and Response Guidelines: RFI responses are due by 3PM (CST) on Wednesday, Aug 31 2026; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to joseph.warren@va.gov All Questions shall be submitted by 10:00am (CST) on Monday August 22, 2026 via email to joseph.warren@va.gov Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. The subject line shall read: 36C25626Q1229 Medical Air Compressor System NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 4(a) - 4(f). All Questions shall be answered to be considered as part of the Market Research for capable contractors to meet the government requirements. 5. Contact Information: Contracting Officer, Joseph Warren Email address: joseph.warren@va.gov Your response to this notice is appreciated.










STATEMENT OF WORK
NLR Med Air Procurement Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) North Little Rock, AR
Background: The Medical Air Compressor system in Building 170 is currently well beyond its expected service life. Medical air is essential for providing clean air to our veterans ventilators, anesthesia machines, and respiratory therapy equipment. Allowing this system to fail would significantly compromise our ability to deliver life-saving patient care. Scope: Contractor shall provide delivery of a new Medical Air Compressor System with the following specifications: Scroll 10 HP Triplex Base Mount Single Point Connection (SPC) 200 Gal Non Corrosive Vertical Receiver System Capacity: 69.6 SCFM @50 psig, 64.0 SCFM @100 psig 460/3/60 Main Electrical Connection Dual Desiccant Dryers with filters and regulators Dew Point Monitor CO Monitor HMI Touch Screen Display Fully NFPA 99 Code Compliant Fully compliant with the latest edition of NFPA 99 Three "oil-less" scroll air compressor modules with inlet filter, isolation valve and high inlet vacuum switch for each ASME coded corrosion resistant air receiver with bypass Duplex desiccant air dryer system with purge control and piped with duplex pre-filters, after filters and regulators Triplex control panel with HMI control monitoring system All discharge air piping and fittings - ASTM B-819 copper tubing, brass and/or stainless steel All discharge flex connectors - braided, 304 stainless steel Individual compressor isolation valve All components completely pre-piped and pre-wired to single point service connections All interconnecting piping and wiring is completed and operationally tested prior to shipment Liquid tight conduit, fittings and junction boxes for all control and power wiring
Delivery Location: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg 182 North Little Rock, AR 72114
Delivery Hours: All deliveries shall be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Deliveries pertaining to this contract will need to be performed Monday through Friday unless a Federal holiday falls on one of these days. Typical hours are between 7am and 330pm. If delivery is required outside of these hours of operations, it must be coordinated with the project Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). On the days listed below delivery shall not be scheduled unless unique situations arise and prior approval between the delivery and CAVHS parties involved is agreed upon.
Government Observed Holidays: The Government hereby provides notice, and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:
New Year's Day January 1 Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas December 25
In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days: 1. Any other day designated by Executive Order. 2. Any other day designated by the President s Proclamation; and 3. Any other day designated by the Federal Statute.
Technical manuals/Data: Contractor shall provide full manufacturer s data, literature, and installation, operation and maintenance instructions with the technical quote.