R406--Development of LOTO Procedures

Contract 36C24726P0456, awarded to HGS Engineering Inc. on March 26, 2026, for $164,099.20, provides professional services to develop equipment-specific Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and deliver safety training for the VA Atlanta Healthcare System. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS 541690 involves a comprehensive field survey of up to 500 pieces of equipment across three facilities. The contractor is responsible for creating compliant LOTO procedures and durable, corrosion-resistant laminated placards featuring color photographs and task-specific isolation tables, all adhering to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, ANSI/ASSE Z244.1, and NFPA 70E standards. The project is structured into three primary components: Phase I design validation, Phase II placard development and installation, and the delivery of two training sessions totaling six contact hours. Performance takes place at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, with a one-year period of performance. Key requirements include the provision of a Project Manager with a 30-hour OSHA certification and technical staff with 10-hour OSHA certifications. Deliverables include hardcopy binders and searchable PDFs, with invoicing processed electronically via the Tungsten Network. The government utilizes a hybrid acceptance model involving remote design review and on-site verification of physical installations.