Description
The VA seeks a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business to provide qualified QEI‑certified inspectors who will act as independent witnesses for semi‑annual inspections, annual hydraulic/traction tests, and five‑year full‑load traction tests at two VA medical centers in upstate New York. The contractor must supply all personnel, test equipment, and meet ASME A17.1/A17.2 standards, use VA Form 10‑6167 (formerly 10‑6166) for reporting, and coordinate with the COR on completion. Work is scheduled primarily in April and October each year, with up to four hours of off‑hours testing permitted in the fourth and fifth years.
• Provide QEI‑certified inspectors to witness all required inspections and tests at Canandaigua and Bath VA Medical Centers.
• Perform semi‑annual safety inspections, annual hydraulic/traction tests, and five‑year full‑load traction tests per ASME codes.
• Submit inspection reports on VA Form 10‑6167 within five business days of each service; coordinate all activities with the COR.