N043--Medical Vacuum & Air System Replacement (1x)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is seeking a contractor to replace medical air and vacuum system pumps at its Brooklyn outpatient clinic. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) targets the replacement of obsolete medical air and vacuum pumps that serve stereoscopy procedure rooms and MRI equipment, with the current systems being over 25 years old and experiencing functional issues. Contractors must possess specific certifications, including Medical Gas Inspector, Medical Gas Verifier, Bulk Medical Gas Verifier, and OSHA 30-hour certification. Technical proposals are limited to 10 pages and must demonstrate experience with similar work, provide required certifications, and include equipment lead times. The solicitation requires quotes to be submitted by February 24, 2025, at 4:00pm EST to Chris Weider at the VA Network Contracting Office 2.

The solicitation is unrestricted but includes evaluation preferences for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The period of performance is from March 17, 2025, through June 16, 2025, with work to be performed during normal business hours (8:00am-4:30pm). The contract falls under NAICS category 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) with a $22 million size standard. Pricing must be provided as separate line items for the medical air system replacement and medical vacuum system replacement. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the contract is specifically for the VA New York Harbor Health Care System's Brooklyn outpatient clinic, targeting the replacement of critical medical infrastructure that supports essential medical diagnostic equipment.