Medical gas distro system inspection

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VISN 22), is seeking qualified contractors to conduct comprehensive medical gas distribution system inspections and testing services for three buildings at its 3350 La Jolla Village Drive facility. The work includes annual standing pressure tests, cross-connection tests, valve and alarm tests, piping purge and purity tests, and medical air purity tests in accordance with NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code and ASSE 6000 standards, along with monthly preventative maintenance, quarterly intake evaluations, semi-annual manifold leak checks, and annual outlet inspections in critical care areas. Additional services encompass bulk liquid system tests, cryogenic fluid system checks, pressure gauge calibrations, and emergency repair services not to exceed $2,000 per contract year. Evaluation will be based on technical approach, experience with medical gas distribution systems, and price, with required documentation including VA Form 10091, W-9 tax certification, SAM registration, and VAAR certifications. Questions must be submitted by May 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM MST, with offers due by May 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM MST.

This solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, limiting competition to qualified certified service-disabled veteran-owned firms. The contract is structured as firm fixed price with a base period running from May 15, 2026 through May 14, 2027, followed by four optional one-year renewal periods extending through May 14, 2031, allowing for up to five years of service continuity. The work will be performed at the VA San Diego Healthcare System facility located at San Diego, California 92161. Contractors must maintain personal liability and property damage insurance, comply with OSHA and NFPA standards, and coordinate all work with facility operations to minimize disruption. Monthly invoicing will be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network system, with payment processed through the VA's financial system following submission of inspection reports in both electronic and paper formats documenting findings and recommendations.