SAM #36C25026Q0863

Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Services for Chillicothe VAMC

This opportunity is for Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) services at the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, Chillicothe VAMC - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) services for up to 454 equipment assets - Develop, implement, and annually review graphical LOTO procedures - Provide durable placards and asset labeling for all identified equipment - Create and maintain digital and hard copy documentation binders - Train unlimited VA staff in LOTO regulations and facility-specific procedures - Annual review includes up to 20 new asset additions per year - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.301-399, and relevant ANSI standards - Contractor must demonstrate experience with electrical safety programs and LOTO implementation in healthcare or similar environments - Coordination with VA Facilities to minimize operational disruption is required - Contract includes a base year and four one-year option periods (up to five years total)

Description

This is a Sources Sought (SS) Notice only, not a solicitation announcement and should not be considered as such. There is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this SS, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This SS does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Any information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Vendor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct Market Research to determine an acquisition strategy for the acquisition of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) services, to ensure machines, equipment, and related components are properly stopped, isolated from hazardous energy, and locked out before maintenance or servicing to prevent unexpected energization or start-up, in accordance with ANSI and OSHA requirements. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, JSC - R425 Support: Professional: Engineering/Technical, and the small business size standard is $19,000,000.00. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to Lakrisha Jackson. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than Tuesday, July 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS OF ANY KIND. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government. The Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Chillicothe, OH, is seeking sources capable of completing the services described in the Performance Work Statement below: Performance Work Statement Title: Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Date: As of 6-16-2026 Background: The Chillicothe VAMC requires performance-based services to ensure machines, equipment, and related components are properly stopped, isolated from hazardous energy, and locked out before maintenance or servicing to prevent unexpected energization or start-up, in accordance with ANSI and OSHA requirements. Place of Performance: Chillicothe, Ohio Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Period of Performance: Base Year: Date of award through one year Option Years: Four (4) one-year option periods, for a total potential period of five (5) years Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, and services necessary to develop, implement, and annually review graphical Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures for all identified equipment at the Chillicothe VAMC. Work includes creating graphical LOTO procedures to ensure the machines, equipment, and other components and systems are stopped, isolated from all potentially hazardous energy sources, and locked out before employees perform any servicing or maintenance where the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment or release stored energy, developing and affixing placards, providing digital and hard copy documentation, labeling assets, training VA employees, and evaluating additional equipment annually as required. Conformance Standards: All work shall meet or exceed the following standards: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy OSHA 29 CFR 1910.301-399, Subpart S Electrical ANSI standards as applicable VA policies and procedures as provided in contract documents Qualifications of Contractors: Contractors must demonstrate documented experience with electrical safety programs and implementation of OSHA/ANSI LOTO programs in healthcare or similar environments. Codes and Standards: 29 CFR 1910.147: Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) 29 CFR 1910.301-399, Subpart S: Electrical Standards ANSI Z244.1 Control of Hazardous Energy All applicable VA policies and regulatory guidance Specific Tasks and Deliverables: Develop Graphical LOTO Procedures: Create a minimum of 454 equipment-specific, graphical procedures. Each procedure shall incorporate direct collaboration with assigned VA electricians for field verification; reliance on drawings alone is not allowed. Where shutdowns are not possible, contractors and VA personnel will create procedures that ensure safe, effective verification of energy isolation. Provide and Affix Placards: Provide durable, laminated placards for each asset. Placards must be attached to the equipment and clearly display the correct LOTO procedure. Create Documentation Binders: Two tabbed and indexed binders listing all covered equipment, locations, and associated procedures. Deliver digital and hard copy files to COR. Asset Labeling: Include asset number labels on all covered equipment. Annual Review & Additional Assets: Perform annual review; update LOTO program as equipment inventory changes. First year to cover base list of 137 items from VA Chillicothe Engineering and remaining years to review existing LOTO procedures and make 20 or less asset additions to the LOTO program for any equipment not covered. Assets to be included in option years will be provided prior to coordinated visits. Training: Train an unlimited number of VA staff in both LOTO regulations and facility-specific LOTO procedures. Include hands-on demonstration, ESC and Rockwell tool instruction (Excel-based templates for program customization). Collaboration and Scheduling: Coordinate with VA Facilities and Engineering to minimize operational disruption. Provide service with minimal/no operational downtime. When equipment cannot be shut down, collaborative hazard analysis with VA electricians is required. Covered Equipment: All machinery and equipment designated by Chillicothe VAMC Engineering, initially identified as 137 assets and increasing up to 454 during the contract period. Asset lists will be updated at each annual review. A complete inventory will be provided to the Contractor at project initiation and annually thereafter. Hours of Operation: Scheduled service will be performed during normal business hours, considered to be Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm, excluding Federal Holidays such as New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and any other declared Federal Holiday by the President of the United States. Reporting Requirements: The Contractor shall schedule an appropriate service date with Facilities Management for the equipment to be taken out of service with little or no disruption to the normal operation of the VA Medical Center. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall have the final approval of the time for the Emergent Maintenance. Contractors shall check in with the Engineering Department currently located on the NE side of Building 21. Scheduled service will be performed during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm, excluding Federal Holidays. Checking in is mandatory. When the service is complete, the Contractor shall document services rendered on a legible field service report. The Contractor shall log out at the Facilities Management Office and submit the field service report to the COR for a signature during normal working hours. If work is to be performed after normal work hours, check-in will occur with the Utility Systems Employee on Duty at the Energy Center, Building 261, which is staffed 24/7. Safety Requirements: In performing this contract, the Contractor shall take safety precautions as OSHA may determine necessary to protect the lives and health of building occupants. The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor of any safety issues and necessary corrective actions. Failure to comply promptly may result in work stoppage and default. General Security: Contractors and personnel shall adhere to all applicable Federal laws, regulations, VA directives, and VA security policies. All workers must check in with the Engineering Department on the northeast side of Building 21, sign out a temporary badge, and carry proper identification. Security checks and enforcement actions apply while on VA property. Risk Control: Work within Chillicothe VAMC may pose health risks including exposure to illness and infection. The Contractor shall recognize and follow warning information throughout the facility. Performance Requirements Summary: PWS TaskPerformance StandardAcceptable Quality Level (AQL)Surveillance MethodIncentive Rating (Met/Not Met AQL) Develop graphical LOTO procedures for all identified assets100% completion by end of the contract90% ComplianceInspection and review of contractor records quarterlySatisfactory performance results in positive CPARS review Submit LOTO procedure documentation to CORProcedures submitted within 30 business days of completion90% ComplianceReview of records and submission datesContinued eligibility for future contracts, positive past performance Address identified deficiencies in proceduresCorrection within 10 business days of notification100% ComplianceReview of records, inspection follow-upNone; Noncompliance may result in a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) Attach placards to the equipment100% completion by end of the contract90% ComplianceDirect observationSatisfactory performance results in positive CPARS review Quality Control Program Requirement General Requirements: The contractor shall establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure all services are performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and the metrics outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary. Submissions and Updates: The contractor shall submit a detailed written Quality Control Plan to the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative for review and approval within 14 calendar days of award. The plan shall be updated annually or within 7 calendar days of any significant changes. Inspection System: The QCP must detail the contractor’s internal inspection mechanics, covering all tasks and deliverables, including metrics tracked, frequency of audits, and responsible personnel. Deficiency Resolution: The QCP must include a methodology for identifying, tracking, and correcting deficiencies to prevent recurrence without relying solely on government intervention. Record Keeping and Audits: The contractor shall maintain records of all inspections and corrective actions, which shall be available to the government upon request. Note: The QCP shall comply with OSHA standards: Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, part 1910.147, Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout and Tagout) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, part 1910.301-399, Subpart S, Electrical OSHA Letters of Interpretation Additional Links: Department of Veterans Affairs

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