Annual Medical Gas Inspection Services for VA Medical Centers

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Contracting Office (NCO-10) is seeking to identify vendors to perform the following services, Medical Gas Testing and Inspection at the Dayton VA Medical Center. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to seek capable sources and request industry feedback ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Interested parties are asked to submit a capability statement that clearly and convincingly identifies their ability to fulfill the

requirements. The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the

deliverables described in this PWS except as may otherwise be specified. All necessary labor, management, supervision, technical skills, quality control, materials, parts, tools, transportation, and equipment necessary to perform annual evaluation of the piped Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Nitrogen, Medical Air, Dental Air, Medical Vacuum, Dental Vacuum, and Evacuation/WAGD Systems. Annual inspections of the Medical Gas System must meet the following

requirements; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Compressed Gas Association (CGA), National Protection Fire Association (NFPA) 99, American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE), and United States Pharmacopeia Convention (USP/NF) Codes and Standards. Industry feedback to the information below is requested to ensure the VA has not created a defacto sole source requirement. The Government may use the responses to this RFI for information and planning purposes. In addition to answering the below

questions 1-5, respondents are also requested to complete page 4 Vendor Information and provide their capability statement, including company name, address, and point of . Capabilities statement shall provide a detailed overview, experience, and qualifications to perform the requirement. Question #1: Response, are you interested in providing a quote for this requirement? Yes / No (choose one) Question #2: Can your firm provide requested services provided. Question #3: Is your firm capable of following the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Compressed Gas Association (CGA), National Protection Fire Association (NFPA) 99, American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE), and United States Pharmacopeia Convention (USP/NF) Codes and Standards? Question #4: Response: If your firm is a SVOSB and/or VOSB? If so, please provide a copy of SBA certification. Please provide current scope of operations and locations of service/capability: Where is your business located and where is your main scope of operations? Please provide any additional certifications regarding the socio-economic status of your company including, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUB, 8a, Small Disadvantage Business, Small Business, etc. Question #5: Response: If your firm is a SVOSB and/or VOSB? If so, please provide a copy of SBA certification. Please provide current scope of operations and locations of service/capability: Where is your business located and where is your main scope of operations? Please provide any additional certifications regarding the socio-economic status of your company including, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUB, 8a, Small Disadvantage Business, Small Business, etc. Response: Does your company have the ability to perform this contract while complying with the Limitations on Subcontracting rules per FAR 52.219-14, 13 CFR 125.6 and VAAR 852.219-75? If so, please briefly explain how your firm will accomplish this, include any potential teaming arrangements or subcontractors. To Note: The CO shall conduct periodic checks with the vendor to ensure that Limitations on Subcontracting compliance is maintained during the