Solicitation RFI Responses Decommission Med Vac Huntington.pdf
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This document contains responses to questions regarding a solicitation to decommission medical vacuum equipment at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. The solicitation is for a construction contract requiring no more than 85% of the amount paid to be to a non-SDVOSB. The Buy American Act and VA directives on medical gas and vacuum systems will apply. Pictures and details of piping tie-in points and the space available for new piping will be provided. Shutdown time of existing systems should be minimal, with portable vacuum pumps used, though some work may need to be done after hours to avoid disrupting normal operations. ICRA procedures will need to be followed when working in ceilings. Cutsheets for any proposed Medi-Trac or Medlok piping system valves must be reviewed and approved prior to use. The size and loads of the new vacuum piping and number of inlets served will be determined by the contractor.
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Solicitation ID:36C24524B0001 Solicitation Title: Decommission Medical Vacuum Equipment CO/COR: Aaron Morrison/Chuck Adams Email: aaron.morrison@va.gov
RFI Responses
1. Is this a “Service Contract”, as defined in VAAR 852.219-75, subsection (1)(i), requiring that no more than 50% of the contract amount shall be paid to a non-SDVOSB subcontractor? This will be a “Construction Contract”, as defined in VAAR 852.219-75, subsection (1)(ii), requiring that no more than 85% of the amount paid be paid to a non- SDVOSB listed on the SBA certification database.
2. Will the Buy American Act, FAR 52.225-1, be enforced for all medical gas equipment used on this project. (some medical gas manufacturers commonly spec’d on VA projects do not meet current regulatory standards). The Buy American Act, FAR 52.225-9 and FAR 52.225-10 will be enforced on this project because this considered a construction project.
3. In accordance with VA directive 7515 ‘Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems’, please specify the ASSE credential(s) required for the performance of this contract:
Install, Inspection, & Verification credentials required.
4. Can you provide pictures of the piping tie in points as specified in the drawings?
These will be provided.
5. Can you provide pipe sizes and pictures per each tie in point? (what size is the existing piping that is being connected to) These will be provided.
6. Is there adequate space provided in the corridor ceiling for the new piping to be installed and brazed? Pictures will be provided for this area also.
7. Will we be required to provide backfeed of the systems or can they be turned off for the duration of the work? Shutdown time should be minimal and portable vacuum pumps should be sufficient. The ER will require the service to be uninterrupted.
8. Will this work be required to be completed during off hours? Any work that is disruptive to normal operation will need done after hours. This project will have some work of both types.
9. Will ICRA booths need to be established while working in the ceiling? ICRA procedures will need to be met.
10. Can the facility provide plans for the existing vacuum piping that is being demoed? No – Contractor can look through our hard drawings.
11. Will there be a need to core drill between the floors, or is there a piping chase available? Assume that core drilling will be required.
12. What part of the facility does the vacuum system being demoed supply? ER mailto:aaron.morrison@va.gov
13. Will the VA approve of a Medi-Trac Piping system to be installed? (This system is NFPA 99 Compliant) Cutsheets will need to be provided and reviewed prior to approval.
14. Will the VA approve of Medlok style valves to be installed? (These valves are NFPA 99 Compliant) Cutsheets will need to be provided and reviewed prior to approval.
15. Please confirm the size of the vacuum piping to be installed. To be determined by contractor.
16. How many vacuum inlets will the new line be serving? To be determined by contractor.
17. Is the new vacuum line sized adequately to handle the proper load of vacuum inlets? To be determined by contractor.
18. Is the vacuum system that is being tied into properly sized to meet the increased demand? To be determined by contractor.
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