ANNUAL MEDICAL GAS INSPECTION SERVICES Robert J Dole VA Medical Center

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Background The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking to procure Annual Medical Gas Inspection Services to ensure compliance with NFPA 99 standards. This solicitation follows the expiration of an existing contract and aims to maintain safe and reliable operation of medical gas and vacuum systems across the facility. The goal is to provide comprehensive inspections and testing that meet regulatory requirements and ensure proper functioning of medical gas systems. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, personnel, tools, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation, and incidental supplies required for the inspection and testing of piped medical gases and vacuum systems. The scope includes: - Inspecting station outlets/inlets (pressure gases and vacuum), master/area/local alarms, isolation/zone valves, pipelines & labeling, and source supply equipment (bulk oxygen, manifolds, compressors, dryers, filters). - Conducting inspections in compliance with NFPA 99 and CGA C9 standards. - Ensuring that all personnel performing inspections hold ASSE 6020 certification. - Providing a compliant report within 30 calendar days after completing inspections. - Notably excluded from the scope are the furnishing of parts or performing corrective repairs; however, the contractor must recommend corrective actions if deficiencies are discovered during inspections. Period of Performance The contract period is anticipated to begin on May 3, 2026, and will last for one base year with four additional one-year option periods. Place of Performance All work will be performed onsite at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center located at 5500 E. Kellogg Avenue, Wichita, KS 67218-1607. Bidder Requirements This solicitation is set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability in providing medical gas inspection services including relevant industry certifications and past government contract experience. Personnel performing inspections must hold ASSE 6020 certification. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract for annual medical gas/vacuum inspection services at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, with Paula F Price Enterprises as the awardee under contract 36C25520P0469 valued at $180,850 (08/07/20–08/06/25). The prior work is described as “ANNUAL MEDICAL GAS/VACUUM INSPECTION,” which aligns with the current requirement for recurring NFPA 99-compliant inspections and testing of piped medical gases and vacuum systems, including station outlets/inlets, alarms, valves, pipelines/labeling, and source supply equipment.