H241--Air Flow and Pressure Balance Testing at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Air Flow and Pressure Balance Testing services at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract.

• The contractor shall provide Air Flow and Pressure Balance Testing in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Specific testing will be conducted at various locations within the Central Arkansas VA Healthcare System.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Place of Performance: Central Arkansas VA Healthcare System (CAVHS), Little Rock, AR 72205.

• Technical Questions Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT). Submit via email to t.miller@va.gov with subject line: “Technical Questions – 36C25626Q0445 – Air Flow and Pressure Balance Testing”. Include solicitation/page numbers in questions.

• Offer Submission Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time. Submit offers via email to t.miller@va.gov with subject line: “36C25626Q0445 – Air Flow and Pressure Balance Testing”.

• This solicitation is a Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Respondents must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

• Interested SDVOSBs must be listed and certified at SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) to receive contract awards.

• NAICS Code: 238220

• Product/Service Code: H241

• Referenced Attachments: S02 - 36C25626Q0445, Air Flow Room List 26 Q1 030626, WD 2015-5117 Rev 29.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Room Air Flow and Pressure Testing" services for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). The objective is to test and balance air flow and pressure sensitive rooms, ensuring they meet VA standards for air flow, air changes per hour, temperature, humidity, and pressure differential. This testing is also necessary for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) compliance.

• Provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision for room air flow and pressure testing.

• Verify data against NIST-certified monitoring equipment.

• Annually test and document pressure and air flow sensitive rooms, providing a document showing room temperature, air flow, pressure, and air flow directions.

• Utilize the Trane Building Automation System (BAS) for quarterly testing where applicable, or manually test if automation is not available.

• Rooms require individual grill CFM and total CFM documentation, along with room pressure, temperature, humidity, and fiscal measurements.

• Contractor employees must be certified by the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) or Associated Air Balance Council (AABC).

• Testing equipment must be NIST certified.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year with 4 Option years.

• Locations: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System campuses at 2200 Fort Roots Dr., North Little Rock, AR, 72114 and 4300 West 7th Street, Little Rock, AR, 72205.

• Questions Due: 03/19/2026 by 3:00 PM CST via email to t.miller@va.gov.

• Offers Due: 03/27/2026 by 3:00 PM CST.

• Submission Method: Email to t.miller@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Price, and Test/Performance Schedule.

• Award: The Government intends to award one contract without discussions.

• This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be verified/registered in SAM.gov and certified by the SBA as an SDVOSB at the time of offer submission and award.

• The provided room list is subject to change.

• Work hours are typically 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday-Friday, with potential for after-hours work in specific areas with prior approval.

• Contractor personnel require specific security clearances and background checks.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5117, Revision No. 29) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in the Arkansas counties of Faulkner, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, and Saline, as required by the Service Contract Act.

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to a solicitation that requires services in the specified Arkansas counties. It details the minimum hourly wage rates and associated fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The document also outlines Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments for federal contractors, as well as the process for conforming unlisted job classifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet titled "Air Flow Room List 26 Q1 030626.xlsx". It appears to be a detailed list of rooms, categorized by their air flow pressure (positive or negative), and includes various specifications such as room volume, required air changes per hour (AC/Hr), temperature, humidity, and supply, return, and exhaust air flow rates (CFH).

• Room Identification: Each row lists a specific room or area within a facility (e.g., "1A-102 STORAGE", "1C112A/1C127 CLEAN LINES").
• Pressure Type: Indicates whether the room is positive (POS.) or negative (NEG.) pressure.
• Air Flow Data: Includes columns for "Sup CFH" (Supply Cubic Feet per Hour), "Ret CFH" (Return Cubic Feet per Hour), and "Exh CFH" (Exhaust Cubic Feet per Hour).
• Room Volume: Specifies the volume of each room.
• Required AC/Hr: Lists the required air changes per hour for each room.
• Temperature and Humidity: Provides target temperature and humidity levels.
• Pass/Fail Indicator: A "Pass" column is present, suggesting a compliance or testing aspect.
• Date and RPM Data: Includes columns for "Date" and "RPM'S ON INSIGHT" / "RPM'S ON TRANE", which may relate to equipment or performance monitoring.

This document provides critical environmental and air flow specifications for various rooms within a facility. Bidders involved in HVAC, facility maintenance, construction, or any work requiring specific environmental controls would need to consult this list to understand the operational requirements and conditions of different areas. It may be relevant for understanding the scope of work related to maintaining or modifying these environmental parameters, ensuring compliance with air quality standards, or planning for equipment installation or upgrades.