Medical Gas and Vacuum Testing and Inspections

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 is soliciting medical gas and vacuum testing and inspection services for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, Nevada. The solicitation requires annual testing and certification of medical gas systems including oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, medical air, and medical vacuum systems in compliance with NFPA 99, The Joint Commission standards, and VA Directive 7515. Qualified contractors must employ journeyman-level technicians with at least four years of experience and hold ASSE 6020 and 6030 certifications. The contract will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with emphasis on the contractor's ability to meet inspection requirements while minimizing disruption to patient care. The solicitation was posted on October 20, 2025, with a response deadline of November 4, 2025, and an amendment was issued on October 31, 2025, to clarify facility equipment details, outlet testing requirements, and additional recertification trip options.

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract with a base period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, followed by four potential one-year option periods extending through 2030. The VA facility houses 1,244 total medical gas outlets distributed across multiple buildings and configurations, with contractors required to perform testing on approximately 10% of outlets annually (approximately 124 outlets) and conduct cross-connect and purity testing. Up to four additional recertification trips may be requested during the contract period for major repairs or system changes, with services under $2,500 processed via purchase card and larger modifications requiring contract amendment. Wage rates for applicable occupations are governed by Service Contract Act determinations for Nevada's Storey and Washoe counties, with healthcare technician rates specified in the wage determination document. The place of performance is located at 975 Kirman Avenue, Reno, Nevada 89502.