4310--Sources Sought - Brand name or equal to AIR COMPRESSOR

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is seeking to procure a specialized air compressor system for the Hudson Valley VA Medical Center's Fire Department. Specifically, the requirement is for one Bauer Verticus Plus #VT-P13H-E3 Air Compressor with a two-cylinder fill station and two 6000K storage cylinders, including installation, connection, training, and set-up services. The air compressor system is critical for emergency services personnel who use atmosphere-supplying respirators in high-risk scenarios such as rescue operations, confined space tasks, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, firefighting, and CBRN terrorism response. The solicitation requires manufacturers or distributors to meet stringent technical specifications, including purified air standards (CGA Pamphlet G-7 and ANSI/CGA G-7.1), operation at 6,000 PSIG, and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards. Responses are due by May 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with the delivery location specified as the Hudson Valley VA Medical Center - Fire Department at Castle Point Campus in Wappingers Falls, NY.

The contract opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing). While no specific incumbent contractors are mentioned, the solicitation is a market research notice that does not constitute a formal solicitation or government commitment. The procurement involves a single air compressor system, which will be used to implement a cascade system to enhance the safety and operational effectiveness of VA personnel in environments with respiratory hazards. No specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation. The system's technical complexity and specialized nature suggest a potentially significant investment in emergency preparedness equipment, with a focus on protecting first responders and community safety. The notice emphasizes the critical role of this equipment in supporting emergency services personnel across various high-risk operational scenarios.