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GENERAL INFORMATION

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Contracting 4135 S. Power Road Mesa AZ 85212

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Jessica Brooks jessica.brooks3@va.gov 480-466-7940

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA San Diego Healthcare System

3350 La Jolla Village Drive

San Diego CA

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OR Nitrogen Manifold Replacement

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.

The San Diego VA Health Care System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 is seeking a potential qualified contractor that can provide OR Nitrogen Manifold Replacement.

Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333912 (1,000 Employees).

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Dynamic Small Business Search located at https://dsbs.sba.gov/.

All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail: by e-mail to jessica.brooks3@va.gov.

All information submissions to be marked Attn: Jessica Brooks, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 14:00 MST on January 7, 2026.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. CONTRACT TITLE: Nitrogen Manifold Replacement in OR at VASDHS

2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCES:

VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Dr.

San Diego, CA 92161

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base Year

4. CONTRACT TYPE: Firm Fixed Price

5. BACKGROUND:

Replacing the OR Nitrogen Manifold at VASDHS to ensure the facility’s Nitrogen system adheres to all requirements, specifically NFPA 101.

6. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor will:

· Provide all parts (with shipping, handling, and in-bound freight) and labor.

· Plan shutdown of the Nitrogen System after normal business hours.

· Remove existing Amico Manifold once the system is verified to be off and bled down of inline pressure.

· Mount and plumb new Amico Manifold.

· The inlet connection will be made up of threaded materials to match the existing.

· Tie in electrical supply and low voltage alarm wiring.

· Landing the leads on power and alarm wiring (check to ensure all alarms are working).

· Check work with system pressure.

· Test and verify for code compliance and proper operation.

· Provide testing and certification.

· All work areas will be cleaned upon completion.

7. Risk Control:

The medical services at the designated locations will remain operational during the execution of this work; Contractor shall take all precautions to minimize disruption to daily routine tasks performed in those services. Patient care shall remain a top concern for the Contractor and his employees while performing the work. Scheduling after hours to minimize impact to services is encourage.

8. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS & OTHER RESPONSIBLITES:

Contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses required to perform this work. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. Contractor shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, or others, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by him/her or his/her employees’ fault or negligence. Contractor shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance prescribed by the laws of the Federal Government.

The Government reserves the right to accept or reject Contractor’s employee for the rendering of services. Complaints concerning Contract Personnel’s performance or conduct will be dealt with by the Contractor and COR with the final decision being made by the Contracting Officer.

9. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

9.1. All personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering on VASDHS shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and VA safety and fire regulations and codes, which are in effect during the performance period of the contract.

9.2. Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with existing relevant, accredited standards and codes to minimize the possibility of injury to personnel, or damage to Government equipment. Every effort shall be made to safeguard human life and property.

9.3 Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local requirements regarding workers’ health and safety. The requirements include, but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 1910 and 1926, NFPA 70E, Article 130.7 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29CFR1910.137

9.4. Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely.

9.5 The VAMC San Diego building 1, main building, contains asbestos. Any worker entering these asbestos containing areas must have an asbestos certification of no less than 16 hours and a valid fit test certification. Certifications must be presented to the VA project manager before any work in an asbestos area may begin.

9.6 All necessary precautions shall be taken by the Contractor to prevent accidental operation of any existing smoke detectors or sprinkler heads.

9.7. No flammable liquids shall be stored or used in the medical center for a duration period greater the time scheduled to perform the work.

10. CHANGES:

The awarded Contractor is advised that only the Contracting Officer, acting within the scope of the contract has the authority to make changes which affect the contract in terms of quality, quantity, price or delivery.

In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment shall be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

11. VA POLICY:

Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, are subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citations answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court.

12. PARKING POLICY:

It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Police. The VA shall not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor’s personnel under any circumstances.

13. IDENTIFICATION BADGES:

All Contractor personnel are required to wear identification (I.D.) badges during the entire time they are on the VA Healthcare System grounds. I.D. badges must have an identification picture and shall state the name of the individual and the company represented.

14. SMOKING POLICY: Smoking is not permitted within the VA Healthcare System facilities campus.

15. NORMAL WORKING HOURS:

Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Pacific time. All work is expected to be performed generally during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by the COR or his/her designee.

Before commencement of work, the Contractor shall confer with the VA COR and Contracting Office to agree on a sequence of procedures; means of access to premises and building. All work performed, to include delivery of materials and equipment, shall be made with minimal interference to Government operations and personnel. Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage must be approved by the COR or his/her designee.

16. OVERTIME AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS:

Any overtime or holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor’s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government.

The Contractor is not required to provide service on the following U.S. Government holidays, nor shall the Contractor be paid for these days:

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