Project Information

Bid Title

4310--Medical Air Compressor System

Issuing Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Arkansas

Published Date

Aug 17, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 31, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

36C25626Q1229

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Notice ID

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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

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256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Aug 17, 2026 09:26 am CDT
• Original Response Date: Aug 31, 2026 03:00 pm CDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 15, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: 4310 - COMPRESSORS AND VACUUM PUMPS
• NAICS Code:
  • 333912 - Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System North Little Rock , 72114

Description

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate 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) 333912 is 1000 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 the purchase of Medical Air Compressor System IAW attached draft Statement of Work.
2. Place of Performance:
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg 182
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.
4. Instructions and Response Guidelines: RFI responses are due by 3PM (CST) on Wednesday, Aug 31 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 August 22, 2026 via email to joseph.warren@va.gov Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted.
The subject line shall read: 36C25626Q1229 Medical Air Compressor System
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.
5. Contact Information:
Contracting Officer, Joseph Warren
Email address: joseph.warren@va.gov
Your response to this notice is appreciated.








STATEMENT OF WORK

NLR Med Air Procurement
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS)
North Little Rock, AR

Background: The Medical Air Compressor system in Building 170 is currently well beyond its expected service life. Medical air is essential for providing clean air to our veterans ventilators, anesthesia machines, and respiratory therapy equipment. Allowing this system to fail would significantly compromise our ability to deliver life-saving patient care.
Scope: Contractor shall provide delivery of a new Medical Air Compressor System with the following specifications:
Scroll 10 HP Triplex
Base Mount
Single Point Connection (SPC)
200 Gal Non Corrosive Vertical Receiver
System Capacity: 69.6 SCFM @50 psig, 64.0 SCFM @100 psig
460/3/60 Main Electrical Connection
Dual Desiccant Dryers with filters and regulators
Dew Point Monitor
CO Monitor
HMI Touch Screen Display
Fully NFPA 99 Code Compliant
Fully compliant with the latest edition of NFPA 99
Three "oil-less" scroll air compressor modules with inlet filter, isolation valve and high inlet vacuum switch for each
ASME coded corrosion resistant air receiver with bypass
Duplex desiccant air dryer system with purge control and piped with duplex pre-filters, after filters and regulators
Triplex control panel with HMI control monitoring system
All discharge air piping and fittings - ASTM B-819 copper tubing, brass and/or stainless steel
All discharge flex connectors - braided, 304 stainless steel
Individual compressor isolation valve
All components completely pre-piped and pre-wired to single point service connections
All interconnecting piping and wiring is completed and operationally tested prior to shipment
Liquid tight conduit, fittings and junction boxes for all control and power wiring

Delivery Location:
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg 182
North Little Rock, AR 72114

Delivery Hours: All deliveries shall be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Deliveries pertaining to this contract will need to be performed Monday through Friday unless a Federal holiday falls on one of these days. Typical hours are between 7am and 330pm. If delivery is required outside of these hours of operations, it must be coordinated with the project Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). On the days listed below delivery shall not be scheduled unless unique situations arise and prior approval between the delivery and CAVHS parties involved is agreed upon.

Government Observed Holidays: The Government hereby provides notice, and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:

New Year's Day January 1
Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January
President's Birthday Third Monday in February
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Juneteenth June 19
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day First Monday in September
Columbus Day Second Monday in October
Veterans Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas December 25

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:
1. Any other day designated by Executive Order.
2. Any other day designated by the President s Proclamation; and
3. Any other day designated by the Federal Statute.

Technical manuals/Data: Contractor shall provide full manufacturer s data, literature, and installation, operation and maintenance instructions with the technical quote.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 715 SOUTH PEAR ORCHARD RD., PLAZA 1
• RIDGELAND , MS 39157
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Joseph Warren
• joseph.warren@va.gov
• Phone Number 479-444-5011

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Aug 17, 2026 09:26 am CDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 43Pumps and Compressors

• NAICS 333912Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing

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