Medical Gas System Inspection and Testing   2

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide Medical Gas System Inspection and Testing services at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center in Hines, IL. This contract aims to ensure compliance with various safety and operational standards for medical gas systems, which are critical for patient care and facility operations.

The contract is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and requires vendors to be registered in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert).

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, parts, and special equipment necessary to perform the following tasks: testing, inspection, documentation, repairs, and emergency services for the medical gas systems of Buildings 221, 200, and 128. Specific requirements include:
1. Compliance with VHA Directive 7515 and other relevant standards such as NFPA-99 and OSHA.
2. Preparation of a safety plan prior to commencing work.
3. Conducting inspections on various medical gas systems including bulk oxygen, medical air compressors, vacuum systems, nitrous oxide manifold systems, nitrogen manifold systems, carbon dioxide manifold systems, etc.
4. Performing master and local alarm signal activation tests across multiple locations within the facility.
5. Testing approximately 2,286 medical gas outlets/inlets for pressure, flow, leakage, and labeling.
6. Conducting flexible connection leak tests in specified buildings.
7. Checking approximately 91 zone valves for leaks and proper labeling.
8. Verifying area warning alarms across buildings 200, 221, and 128.
9. Documenting all findings in an annual certification report that includes a deficiency list with recommendations for corrective actions.

Place of Performance
Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center located at 5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL.