J065--Medical Gas Inspections

The contract involves providing comprehensive inspection, testing, and certification services for medical gas and vacuum systems at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. It is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 811210, with an initial performance period starting January 13, 2026, and extending through January 12, 2027, with four subsequent one-year options potentially lengthening the contract to five years. The scope includes annual inspections, corrective maintenance, and testing to ensure compliance with industry standards such as NFPA 99, with a focus on maintaining the safety and reliability of critical medical gas systems used in patient care environments. Contractors must be registered in SAM and verify their SDVOSB status, with the primary point of contact being a Contract Specialist named Christopher Weider. The solicitation, issued as a Request for Quotes, emphasizes adherence to federal labor standards, referencing Wage Determination 2015-4187 Rev. 33 for prevailing wages. The performance location is explicitly at the Bronx VA Medical Center, and the contract clauses imply standard FAR provisions, including those related to SDVOSB set-asides. The procurement process is conducted electronically via sam.gov, with a response deadline of December 9, 2025, for proposals. The contract's administrative details, including payment and inspection procedures, are aligned with VA and federal standards, but specific pricing, detailed evaluation criteria, and contractual clauses beyond the basic set-aside and scope are not explicitly provided in the available documentation.