4140--AIRFLOW CERTIFICATION SAINT LOUIS VA MEDICAL CENTERS JOHN COCHREN & JEFFERSON BARRACKS 36C25526Q0189
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for Annual Airflow Certification services at the Saint Louis VA Medical Centers (John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Divisions). This is for market research and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires annual Air Changes per Hour (ACH) certification testing for HVAC systems and components in defined spaces at the John Cochran Division (Building 1) and Jefferson Barracks Division (Buildings 53 and 55) in St. Louis, MO. The purpose is to verify ventilation performance and pressure relationships meet applicable VA, industry, and accreditation standards for patient care and support areas. Services include measuring air volume, calculating ACH, evaluating duct leakage, verifying pressure differentials, and identifying areas not meeting minimum requirements. Testing must comply with standards such as ASHRAE 170-2013 (Addendum k), VHA Directive 1116(2), VA PG-18-10, and The Joint Commission. Specific areas to be tested include ORs, isolation rooms, pharmacy USP 797/800 areas, cardiac cath labs, and other critical spaces.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at:
- John Cochran Division: 915 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63106 (Building 1)
- Jefferson Barracks Division: 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr., St. Louis, MO 63125 (Buildings 53 and 55)
Key Requirements
Contractors must:
- Have significant experience performing ACH and ventilation testing in large medical centers.
- Be an accredited Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB)-certified firm.
- Hold a valid Class A Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor’s (ACR) license.
- Utilize TABB-certified supervisors and technicians.
- Comply with VA infection prevention and control policies.
Response Information
Interested parties should submit responses via email to Lisa Fischer at Lisa.Fischer1@va.gov. Responses must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact.
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business) and confirmation of small business status under NAICS 238220.
- Indication if the company is a manufacturer, distributor, or offers an equivalent solution.
- SAM’s UEI number.
- A company profile, description of relevant services, and details on a contingency plan.
- Capabilities demonstrating clear evidence of meeting the requirement described in the PWS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-asides)
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, by 3:00 PM CST
- Published: February 9, 2026
Disclaimer
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. A solicitation announcement may be published at a later date.