J041--Air Balancing and Testing Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive air balancing and testing services for the New Jersey VA Healthcare System, specifically covering facilities in East Orange and Lyons. The solicitation requires a contractor with AABC or NEBB certification to perform detailed air flow testing, including CFM readings and pressurization measurements across multiple hospital environments such as operating rooms, wards, laboratories, and specialized medical spaces. Contractors must be prepared to conduct services semi-annually in the 1st and 3rd quarters for some areas and annually in the 2nd quarter for others, with work typically performed after 5:00 pm or on weekends for sensitive areas to minimize operational disruption. The response deadline for this opportunity is June 4, 2025, at 10:00 am Eastern Time, and interested firms must meet specific technical requirements demonstrating expertise in air balancing and testing protocols. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capability, certification status, and understanding of the complex healthcare facility testing requirements.

This contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, which limits competition to qualified small businesses. The contract period encompasses one base year with four potential option years, providing a potential five-year engagement for the selected contractor. While specific award value is not disclosed, the scope involves testing across two campuses, including a 13-floor high-rise with 12 outbuildings in East Orange and over 30 major buildings on 306 acres in Lyons, suggesting a substantial service requirement. Work must be performed during specific timeframes: after 5:00 pm or on weekends for sensitive areas, and between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for other locations, excluding federal holidays. The solicitation number 36C24225Q0581 indicates this is a competitive procurement managed by the VA Network Contracting Office 2, located at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY.