6515--CAVHS Medical Air Compressors

any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it is will be synopsized in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI. The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Classification code (NAICS) 339113 is 800 employees . 1. Purpose: The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) hereby issues the following Sources Sought Notice as a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI is being used for Market Research purposes only to seek contractors with the capability to provide the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) with all labor, tools materials, supplies, equipment, and transportation required to provide medical air compressors IAW attached draft Statement of Work. 2. Place of Performance: Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center 2200 Fort Roots Drive North Little Rock, AR 72114 3. Opportunity: CAVHS is seeking information from potential contractors on their ability to provide this service. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI to assist the CAVHS in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry. NOTE: All Questions and information shall be answered and provided in Sections 4 through 7 for the government to consider whether the contractor has the capability to meet the government re 4. Instructions and Response Guidelines: RFI responses are due by 12PM (CST) on Monday, July 20, 2026; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to joseph.warren@va.gov All Questions shall be submitted by 10:00am (CST) on Monday July 17, 2026 via email to joseph.warren@va.gov Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. The subject line shall read: 36C25626Q1057 Medical Air Compressors NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 4(a) - 4(f). All Questions shall be answered to be considered as part of the Market Research for capable contractors to meet the government requirements. 11. Contact Information: Contracting Officer, Joseph Warren Email address: joseph.warren@va.gov Your responses to this notice is appreciated. STATEMENT OF WORK Compressors Medical Air 492035 Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) SCOPE The vendor shall ship compressors to 2200 Ft. Roots building 182 NLR AR 72114 Attention SPS. GENERAL GUIDANCE Compressors will be placed and connected by VA Engineering staff. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The government will provide Engineering access to the rooms GE-107 for installation of compressor to existing power supply. Compressor will be connected to decontamination sinks and air pistol on 5 sinks. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS The vendor shall ship compressors to 2200 Ft. Roots building 182 NLR AR .72114 Attention SPS. Provide training documentation and installation instructions. Compressors will have the following characteristics. Ultra Quiet Only 58 decibels Oil-Free Pump (Class 1) 98% Air Drying System 0.01 Micron Prefilter 5.0 Micron (Class 2) Air Filter & Regulator Condor Pressure Switch 125 PSI Maximum Pressure 110 Volts / 60 Hertz / Single Phase Low Amp Draw 14 Amps Time to fill tank from empty to full 120 Seconds Recovery time from 95 PSI to 125 PSI 25 Seconds Duty Cycle 70/30 10 Gallon Steel Air Tank for Commercial use Solid Steel Cabinet, Insulated L (26) x D (30) x H (39.5) 220 pounds SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 5.1 ACCESS TO VA INFORMATION AND VA INFORMATION SYSTEMS a. The contractor will not have access to VA Desktop computers, nor will they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services. If removal of equipment from the VA is required, any memory storage devices, such as hard drives, solid state drives and non-volatile memory units will remain in VA control and will not be removed from VA custody.� � b. The contractor will not have access to protected Patient Health Information (PHI) nor will they have the capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA and if removal of equipment from the VA is required, any memory storage devices, such as hard drives, solid state drives and non-volatile memory units will remain in VA control and will not be removed from VA custody. All research data available for Contractor analyses is de-identified. 5.2 VA RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.� In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.� In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.� [Agency] and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of [Agency] or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of � any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to [Agency]. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality