U009--LCHCC Medical Gas Education
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Lee County VA Clinic, is soliciting proposals for Medical Gas Education services. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract to provide specialized training at their Cape Coral, FL facility. This opportunity is a Total Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offers are due by March 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide two distinct training programs:
- ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Installers Course: Minimum 32 instructional hours.
- ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Maintenance Course: Minimum 24 instructional hours. Both courses must comply with NFPA 99 (2021) and ASSE 6000 series standards. Key deliverables include brazing instruction, certification exams, all required course materials, and onsite delivery by qualified, ASSE-credentialed instructors. The contractor must provide one re-test opportunity, all exam materials, textbooks, identification cards, NFPA 99 (2021) Code Book, Certificate of Completion, and ASSE 6040 badges for up to fifteen (15) participants per course. Necessary gas and brazing supplies must also be provided.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Base POP from February 24, 2026, to June 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs)
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training)
- Size Standard: $15.0 Million
- Solicitation Published: February 23, 2026
- Questions Due: January 28, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Offer Due Date: March 2, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
Evaluation
Award will be based on Price only.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be properly registered in SAM and certified by SBA as an SDVOSB (VetCert). Price quotes must include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number and SBA DSBS SDVOSB certification. The solicitation will be distributed solely through www.SAM.gov. Standard Form (SF) 1449 and an authorized letter from the manufacturer (or authorized service provider) are required. Proposals should be emailed to william.penhallegon@va.gov with the Solicitation Number in the subject line.