J065--ANNUAL MEDICAL GAS TESTING Loma Linda VA POP: 12/01/2026 - 11/30/2031

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this-- sources sought announcement must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) Unique Entity ID (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The Loma Linda VA Health Care System (LLVAHCS) located at 11201 Benton St. Loma Linda, CA 92357 is seeking a potential qualified contractor that can provide: Medical Gas Inspection. Important information: The Government is not obligated to/nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance $12.5 Million. *******DRAFT*******DRAFT******DRAFT*******DRAFT******* D.1 STATEMENT OF WORK TITLE: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System s (VALLHCS) Annual Med Gas Inspection BACKGROUND INFORMATION: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System s (VALLHCS) requires a new maintenance and inspection contract for Medical Gas Distribution System. The Medical gas distribution system must undergo routine source and pipeline system inspections and maintenance to ensure continuous patient safety. PARTS and EQUIPMENT LIST: PARTS QUANTITY OBJECTIVES: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System s (VALLHCS) Medical gas distribution system inspections shall comply with NFPA99 (Health Care Facilities Code), OSHA Life safety fire code, and the ASSE 6000 standard. They require annual central supply checks, routine alarm tests, and specialized third-party inspections by certified ASSE 6020 Inspectors. The services performed shall conform to industry standards and this statement of work (SOW) and lockout and tagout procedures are to be done according to (OSHA Standard29 CFR 1910.147) VA Loma Linda Healthcare systems Policies and Regulations. SCOPE: Contractors shall provide all labor, personnel, supplies, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other necessary items. Inspection, testing and verification are mandatory for medical gas work and will be performed by licensed ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspectors and ASSE 6030 Medical Gas Verifiers. Contractor shall perform Annual Medical Gas Distribution System Inspection on all Sources, Alarms, Zone Valves, and Patient Terminal Outlets / Inlets and bulk oxygen system. Including Areas as follows: Main Hospital First Floor: CLC, CLC Palliative Care, CLC Rehab, 1SW, Mod 3, Emergency department, Second Floor: ICU: 2SW, 2SE, Third Floor: OR 1 through 8, 3F-14, 3F-16, 3D-72, Recovery Room, SICU, X-Ray, MRI, Short Stay, G.I. Labs, 3NW, 3NE, 3SW, 3SE Fourth Floor: 4NW, 4NE, 4SW, 4SE, Nuclear Med, Dialysis, Blood Laboratory, Oncology Building 31 Eye Clinic Building 32 Audiology Building 30 List of items provided for inspection: Medical Gas Sources Medical air compressors, vacuum pumps, gas manifolds, and any other device used to deliver medical gases to patients. 1.Inventoried by location. 2.Leak checked and documented. 3.Recommendations to comply with NFPA 99, 2024 edition Health Care Facilities Code. Master Alarm Panels Alarm panels are located at two separate locations throughout the facility. These panels monitor conditions directly from the medical gas sources. 1.Inventoried by location 2.Tested by removing existing pressure switches and other sensing devices to test the actuation points. No interruption of service is necessary if each device is mounted on code compliant demand fittings. 3.Verify proper points are being monitored at each panel. 4.Verify each panel is in the proper location. 5.Verify proper labeling. Area Alarm Panels Alarm panels that are located throughout the facility monitor medical gas pressures for the area only. 1.Inventoried by location. 2.Tested by lowering pressure in each zone for each gas and documenting the alarm point. 3.Verify proper location. 4.Verify proper labeling. Zone Valve Boxes Accessible valves typically found in a corridor covered by a plastic window used mostly for emergency purposes. 1.Inventoried by location. 2.Checked for leakage from packing, flange, and gauge port using oxygen safe leak detector. 3.Verify proper labeling. 4.Verify proper locations. Medical Gas Outlets/Inlets Connection points for each gas are located mostly in-patient areas. 1.Inventoried by location in each room or area inspected left to right and then top to bottom. 2.Complete an operational pressure test on each outlet and document pass/fail. (Test Parameters per NFPA 99, 2024 edition) 3.Check function of outlet/inlet and latching mechanism. 4.Check for leakage with equipment and without equipment attached. 5.Document connection type and outlet/inlet manufacturer. Oxygen Particulate Analysis Particulates are often found in existing medical gas systems due to improper installation methods that were used in the past. 1.Samples are taken on each floor in each building. Medical Air Dewpoint Analysis Moisture is removed from medical air systems at the source. Periodic Analysis of moisture throughout the facility is important to prevent possible contamination. 1.Samples are taken on each floor in each building. 2.A sample will be taken at the medical air source to compare building samples. Emergency Oxygen Supply Connection Box This box is typically mounted on the outside of a facility to facilitate the back feeding of the oxygen system if there is an interruption in service. 1.Inventoried by location. 2.Check existing location for proper compliance. 3.Check existing piping arrangements to ensure proper order of components. 4.Check to make sure box is secured. Testing to ensure all medical gas booms, and columns are leak free Most operating rooms and procedure rooms have some sort of device to help clinical personnel use the medical gases in the middle of the room by the patient. These devices are either medical gas booms or columns. The hoses and threaded connections inside these devices need to be checked periodically to ensure that there are no leaks. 1. All hoses and secondary equipment were removed from the outlets on each boom and column. 2. A test pressure for each system was observed and documented. 3. All medical gas valves were shut over a period of 10 minutes. 4. After the test period of 10 minutes passed the pressure was observed once again. 5. Any pressure drop was recorded. 6. Recommendations will be made to find existing leaks and to make repairs. Facilities responsibility: A. The facility shall coordinate with all departments to notify of the medical gas/vacuum system inspection and or repairs to be completed. B. The facility shall supply Inspecting personnel with facility maintenance personnel to unlock secured areas that have medical gas/vacuum systems, or a master key may also be supplied to complete inspection services. REPORTS: The contractor will annotate compliance with ASSE 6000, 6020 and 6030 Medical Gas specifications and requirements by submitting a detailed PM report to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) along with pictures for each equipment, after PM is completed. The reports shall be submitted to COR, within 14…