H141--Animal Lab Air Changes per Hour (ACH) & Pressure Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of Richmond VA Medical Center is conducting Market Research through this Sources Sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses, capable of providing service for Animal Lab Air Change per Hour (ACH) and Pressure Testing that meets the following requirements: The contractor shall verify ACH levels in all designated lower-level research/animal laboratory rooms. The contractor will confirm pressure relationships between rooms and adjacent corridors/spaces. The contractor shall identify deficiencies and perform corrective adjustments, as needed. The contractor will provide complete documentation of airflow measurement, ACH calculations, and pressure results. The contractor will complete all specific tasks as stated below. The contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, consumable materials, labor, transportation and supervision. Specific Taks: The contractor measure supply, return, and exhaust airflow quantities required to compute ACH for each room. The contractor shall verify and document pressure differentials (positive or negative) per room relative to adjacent corridors/spaces. The contractor shall conduct testing in accordance with NEB Procedural Standards, VA regulations, and any federal, state, and local standards and regulations. The contractor shall conduct the following adjustments and balancing: Evaluate any rooms failing to meet ACH or pressure criteria. Perform corrective adjustments using existing HVAC controls and balancing devices. Retest rooms following adjustments and provide updated results. The contractor shall deliver a comprehensive report, including: Individual room airflow measurements. ACH calculations and compliance assessment. Pressure relationship findings. List of rooms not meeting specified performance requirements. Recommendations for any repairs or modifications beyond the scope of TAB adjustments. Any repairs or modifications co