W099--Sources Sought Bulk Oxygen Rental & Support Services
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 10, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Temporary Bulk Oxygen Rental and Support Services at the Cincinnati VAMC in Ohio. The objective is to secure a turnkey temporary bulk liquid oxygen supply system to ensure uninterrupted oxygen service while the facility performs pinhole leak repairs on its piped oxygen system. The required services include the delivery, installation, and monitoring of a temporary liquid oxygen tank and vaporizers sized for peak hourly demand, as well as the execution of controlled shutdowns, line bleeding, and the eventual transition back to the permanent bulk system. All work must strictly adhere to VHA Directive 7515(1) and NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code requirements, utilizing oil-free, oxygen-service compatible equipment. This notice is intended for acquisition planning purposes only, and the government is not requesting formal proposals at this time. Interested firms are asked to provide their socio-economic status, information regarding available contract vehicles, and any suggested alternative NAICS codes to the primary point of contact, Ronald Heidemann. The scope of work encompasses the full lifecycle of the temporary installation, from initial setup and alarm interface validation to final equipment removal and the submission of certification reports and pressure logs. Performance will take place at the Cincinnati VAMC located at 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Cincinnati VAMC, Cincinnati, OH, 45220Set-Aside
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2. Background. Provide a turnkey temporary bulk oxygen supply and services (rental tank, transport, installation, line hookup, controlled shutdown/bleeding, monitoring, and removal) to maintain uninterrupted oxygen service while VA performs a pin hole leak repair in the hospital s piped oxygen system. Work shall comply with VHA Directive 7515(1) and NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code requirements for medical gas systems 3. Scope: The Contractor shall furnish all rental equipment, labor, materials, transport, and qualified personnel to: Deliver and set a temporary bulk liquid oxygen (LOX) tank with vaporizers and regulators sized for hospital demand. Connect the temporary supply to the hospital oxygen pipeline (via EOSC/auxiliary connection or source valve), including gauges, check valves, and isolation devices; verify pressure, purity, and flow stability per NFPA 99 Chapter 5. Coordinate and execute a controlled shutdown and bleeding of affected lines, isolate zone valves, and validate alarm behavior with VA Clinical Engineering and Respiratory Therapy. Monitor supply, pressure, and alarms throughout the outage; maintain contingency oxygen cylinders for clinical areas at risk. Support VA repair team during line replacement/brazing and re-qualification (e.g., leak tests, purity checks, pressure verification), then transition back to the permanent bulk system and remove temporary equipment. 4. Specific Tasks : Temporary LOX tank with vaporizers sized to meet peak hourly demand; provide pressure regulating, relief, and check devices; all oxygen service compatible, oil free.
Auxiliary/EOSC connection hardware, hoses, and valves compliant with facility EOSC design; include filtration as required. (NFPA 99 2024 emphasizes auxiliary connections for emergency preparedness.)
Alarm interface: ensure master and area alarms receive accurate signals during temporary supply (low pressure, source changeover).
Performance. Delivery requirements are met:
Following VA repair and verification, transition back to primary bulk supply; execute valve re opening sequence, purge procedures, re pressurization, and alarm validation; document test results. Remove temporary equipment and restore site; submit as left drawings, pressure logs, and certification reports if applicable. 6. Place of Performance. Cincinnati VAMC, 3200 Vine Steet, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 7. Delivery: Cincinnati VAMC 3200 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio 45220
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