36C24225Q0589.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga NY 14227

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Janelle Bonafede Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov 716-862-7461 ext. 24570

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

41 Castle Point Rd.

Wappingers Falls NY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Requirement: The Hudson Valley VA Medical Center (Castle Point Campus) Fire Department is requiring the brand name or equal to purchase of one (1) air compressor for emergency services personnel who depend on atmosphere-supplying respirators to ensure their life support during high-stakes situations including: rescue operations, confined space tasks, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, firefighting actions, and responses to CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) terrorism events. Implementing a cascade system will significantly enhance the safety and operational effectiveness of VA personnel in environments where respiratory hazards are present, safeguarding those who protect the community.

TITLE: 38-Sources Sought Notice

SOL: 36C24225Q0589

DUE: 5/6/2025 @ 1600 EST.

SET ASIDE: Small Business

NAICS: 333912

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs, Hudson Valley VA Medical Center (Castle Point), 41 Castle Point Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

POC: Janelle Bonafede Mail all responses only to: Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov

DESCRIPTION: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of Small Businesses firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 333912. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs is seeking all small business manufacturer or distributors of small business manufacturers, of the following brand name or equal to requirement.

Requirement: The Hudson Valley VA Medical Center (Castle Point Campus) Fire Department is requiring the brand name or equal to purchase of one (1) air compressor for emergency services personnel who depend on atmosphere-supplying respirators to ensure their life support during high-stakes situations including: rescue operations, confined space tasks, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, firefighting actions, and responses to CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) terrorism events. Implementing a cascade system will significantly enhance the safety and operational effectiveness of VA personnel in environments where respiratory hazards are present, safeguarding those who protect the community.

Characteristics and Specifications: This is a brand name or equal to requirement.

10HP/13 CFM/6000psi - 230/3/60

(From Main Disconnect to Compressor)

Specifications are as follows:

· The breathing air station must be capable of refilling self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinders with purified air that meets or exceeds the standards established in CGA Pamphlet G-7, Compressed Air for Human Respiration, as well as the ANSI/CGA G-7.1, Commodity Specification for Air, Grade E, and any other recognized standards for respirable air.

· The system shall consist of, at a minimum, a high-pressure compressor, a purification system module, a free-standing storage system, a fill control panel, and a containment fill station module. It shall be designed to operate at a maximum working pressure of 6,000 PSIG.

· All components of the system must be new and conform to current design and manufacturing standards.

· The manufacturer shall adhere to a Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for the design, manufacture, inspection, testing, and servicing of air and gas compressors and their associated spare parts for both commercial and military applications.

· The use of used or refurbished equipment is strictly prohibited.

· PRESSURE: Up to 6000 PSIG (414 BAR)

· CHARGING RATE: 5 to 26.4 SCFM (142 to 748 L/MIN)

· POWER: 5 to 20 HP (3.7 to 15 kW)

· Breathing air purification system with B-SECURUS

· PLC based controller with 7” color HMI touchscreen display.

· NEMA 4 rated electrical enclosure with UL® listed control panel

· Compressor low oil pressure and high-temperature safety shutdowns

· Emergency stop push button and automatic start/stop control

· Zero loss automatic condensate drain system with non-corrosive condensate reservoir and integrated float sensor and automatic “Full” indication and compressor shutdown

· Interstage pressure gauges (locally mounted)

· Vertically hinged front operations panel and lift-off side maintenance access doors

· Inlet filter maintenance indicator › Unique hinged front operations panel

· Unique air induction plenum ensures optional cooling air flow

Delivery Location:

Hudson Valley VA Medical Center – Fire Department Castle Point Campus 41 Castle Point Rd.

Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 333912 Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing. Email should contain the following information: Name of firm, Socio-Economic category of the firm, complete address, phone & fax number of contacts, letter of authorization for distribution.

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