H959--Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) Program Correction

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) Program Correction services for the Asheville VA Medical Center in North Carolina. The contract involves developing comprehensive LOTO procedures for approximately 1,200 pieces of equipment, including boilers, compactors, and air handlers with various energy sources. Key contract requirements include creating laminated procedures with photos and QR codes, establishing a cloud-based database for procedure management, and conducting training sessions for facility personnel. The solicitation will be evaluated based on best value, with contractors required to be registered in both SAM.gov and the VetCert database. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is scheduled to be issued on February 21, 2025, with quotes due by March 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT.

The contract is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors, with a size standard of $19 million. The period of performance includes one base year from March 24, 2025 to March 23, 2026, with three additional one-year option periods potentially extending the contract through March 23, 2029. Specific requirements include producing 10 mil laminated procedures, plastic tags, conducting complete annual audits of all procedures, and delivering 3-4 training sessions annually to accommodate all required personnel. The VA will provide up to two escorts per day for contractor personnel during the project. While no incumbent contractor is specified in the documentation, the contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement to the most advantageous offeror meeting all specified criteria.