H165--Annual Medical Gas-Testing Certification
Overview
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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), Phoenix VA Health Care System, is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement for market research purposes. The VA seeks to identify qualified firms capable of providing Annual Medical Gas testing and certification, and Annual Master Alarm testing at its facilities in Phoenix, Arizona. This is not a solicitation, but aims to gather information from potential bidders, particularly small businesses. Responses are due February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive annual testing and certification of Medical Gas systems (Oxygen, Medical Air, Vacuum, Waste Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide) and Master Alarm systems. Services must comply with Engineering Policy Memorandum No. FS/138-1027 and NFPA standards. Testing covers 100% of outlets across the Phoenix VA Medical Center (Building 1), Community Living Center (Building 16), Ambulatory Care Center (Building 8), and Dental Clinic (Building 29). The contractor must possess NFPA 99C Medical Gas Certifier training. Key deliverables include an accurate inventory of Medical Gas outlets and a Medical Gas Campus Overview book within 30 days of the initial site visit, along with specific flow rate and particulate testing.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Professional and Technical Certifications and Testing Services), with a $19 Million size standard.
- Set-Aside: The VA is mandated to consider a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. However, if SDVOSB responses are inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be considered.
- No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must submit a written response including a capability statement detailing their qualifications and ability to perform the work. Required company information includes name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email, DUNS number, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, and type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone). All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov (with ORCA), and SDVOSBs/VOSBs must also be registered in the SBA-Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Registry. Submissions should be emailed to Felicia.Simpson@va.gov, marked Attn: Felicia Simpson, Contract Specialist.
Important Notes
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only. It does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with responding.