The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to maintain its fire department's self-contained breathing apparatus and gas meters.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The contractor will provide preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance for the VA's self-contained breathing apparatus and atmospheric gas monitoring equipment at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. This includes annual certification of breathing air cylinders, quarterly air testing for a Scott Simple Air breathing air compressor, and monthly inspections and calibration on atmospheric gas meters.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a performance start within 10 days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The work will be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid?
Bid by July 7, 2026, through SAM.gov.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.