Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems Inspection, Verification, Testing, and Certification

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an equipment list for the Medical Gas & Vacuum System as of April 2026. It details the various systems, their manufacturers, model and serial numbers, locations, and specific details.

• Medical Air: Powerex MPD10084P5, located in 1st Floor Mech. Room C106, described as duplex, medical reciprocating piston compressors.
• Medical Vacuum: Dekker VMX0203KA3-40-ES, located in 1st Floor Mech. Room C106, described as triplex, oil-sealed liquid ring.
• Dental Air: Powerex TDR80GVLHPR50, located in 4th Floor Mech. Room A421, described as quadplex, scroll compressors.
• Dental Vacuum: Tech West Inc. VPD30D5, located in 3rd Floor Mech. Room A327, described as duplex, dry rotary vane vacuum system.
• Liquid Oxygen Bulk (with Reserve Cylinder Bank): AirGas, located in Exterior Oxygen Storage Yard, with 18 reserve cylinder bank.
• Nitrous Oxide Cylinder Bank: Allied Healthcare Products, Chemetron 4000 Series, located in Mech. Yard Storage Room F103, with an auto switchover manifold.
• Nitrogen Cylinder Bank: Allied Healthcare Products, Chemetron 4000 Series, located in Mech. Yard Storage Room F102, with an auto switchover manifold.

This list provides essential information about the existing medical gas and vacuum systems. Bidders responding to an opportunity related to these systems should use this list to understand the current equipment, its specifications, and its location, which will be critical for planning any maintenance, upgrades, or replacements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for annual inspection, verification, testing, and certification of medical gas and vacuum systems at the El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS). The government is procuring these services to ensure the safety and proper functioning of critical medical infrastructure.

• Annual inspection, verification, testing, and certification of all medical gas and vacuum systems.

• Services must comply with NFPA 99 standards and the facility's active healthcare accreditation agency standards.

• Verification of gas purity at 100% of all existing medical gas outlets.

• Reporting of any deficiencies identified immediately upon discovery.

• Submission of a written certification report within seven (7) business days of completing the annual service.

• Contractor personnel must be ASSE 6030 certified for medical gas verification.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (11/1/2026 – 10/31/2027) plus four (4) 1-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 541350 (Building Inspection and Testing Services) with a size standard of $11.5 Million is provided.

• Technical Questions Deadline: June 24, 2026, 1:00 PM via email to Melanie Williams (melanie.williams5@va.gov).

• Offer Submission Deadline: Due Date/Time specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449, via email to Melanie Williams.

• Evaluation Factors: Competitive best value selection based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Required Submissions: Signed SF 1449, signed amendments (if any), completed FAR Clause 852.219-75, Capability Statement (max 3 pages), up to three (3) similar contract references, and copies of applicable permits, licenses, and certifications.

• This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside (100%).

• Offerors must be certified by the SBA as a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and listed in the SBA certification database.

• The government will not provide facilities or materials.

• Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and transportation.

• Offerors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and VA policies.

• Specific clauses regarding security, personnel vetting, and prohibitions on certain equipment/services are included.