Environmental Comfort Diagnostics for VA Facilities
Scientific, Non-Invasive Measurements
Supporting Tomball • Conroe • Houston VAMC (VISN 16)
Who We Are
Black Ice IP Holdings LLC
Texas-based • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
UEI: GMUWS7PH5EB8
CAGE: 16PU2
SAM Registration: Active
Black Ice provides non-invasive environmental diagnostics for VA outpatient clinics (CBOCs) and VAMC facilities. Our approach is grounded in geophysical measurement principles, using calibrated, high-fidelity instruments to assess acoustic, thermal, airflow, vibration, and optical conditions inside patient and staff environments.
We design this service for clinic environments, micro-purchase procurement, and no operational disruption.
Our Mission
To give VA Engineering and Facilities teams clear, measurable data that helps improve:
Patient comfort
Staff working conditions
Noise and vibration sources
Thermal balance
Airflow performance
Lighting and visual environment
All without construction, IT involvement, or system downtime.
What Makes Black Ice Different
While many facilities rely on trial and error, Black Ice approaches comfort issues as geophysical problems:
Noise analyzed as acoustic waveforms
Drafts treated as fluid-flow anomalies
Hot/cold zones mapped as thermal gradients
LED flicker measured as frequency instability
Door and cabinet rattles identified as vibration signatures
HVAC imbalance evaluated as multi-domain flow variation
We use signal-domain tools, adapted from field geophysics, to deliver clear, quantifiable results that facility teams can act on immediately.
Environmental Comfort Assessment (ECA)
Black Ice conducts non-invasive environmental measurements using handheld geophysical-grade instruments to document acoustic, thermal, airflow, lighting, and vibration conditions inside VA clinic spaces. These assessments are observational only and do not involve compliance testing, engineering analysis, or system servicing. Each assessment uses a standardized instrument suite derived from industrial and geophysical practice:
Acoustic
ANSI Type 2 sound level meter
Surface microphone for impulse and rattle detection
Vibration and Impulse (Oscilloscope-Based)
Tektronix oscilloscope
Piezo vibration sensor
Frequency-domain analysis of doors, carts, and mechanical events
Lighting and Visual Environment
Lux and foot-candle meter
LED flicker photodiode sensor
Thermal and Infrared
FLIR thermal imaging camera
IR thermometer for vent and surface temperature differences
Airflow and Pressure
Digital anemometer
Optional differential pressure meter
How We Work
1. Walkthrough and Problem Definition
We meet with staff to identify comfort issues and operational constraints.
2. Instrumented Data Collection
We gather acoustic, thermal, airflow, vibration, and lighting data throughout priority rooms and corridors.
3. Analysis and Modeling
Using geophysical correlation techniques, we identify anomalies, validate them across measurement domains, determine root causes, and propose corrective actions.
4. Clear Written Report
We provide a concise, plain-language report with photos, measurements, and a targeted set of recommendations designed for Engineering, Facilities, or clinic leadership.
Who This Is For
VA clinics (VISN 16 and nationwide)
Medical offices and outpatient centers
Municipal buildings
Schools and universities
Corporate workplaces
Industrial and logistics environments
Any facility with comfort, noise, thermal, or airflow concerns
Our workflow is clinic-safe, quiet, non-invasive, and does not disrupt patient flow.
Black Ice provides non-invasive environmental comfort measurements using handheld instruments. We do not perform compliance testing, safety inspections, engineering analysis, HVAC servicing, electrical work, or medical equipment interaction. Our assessments are observational only, focused on acoustic, thermal, lighting, vibration, and airflow conditions to support your team’s operational decisions. There is no construction, no system access, and no disruption to patient care or facility operations.
Why VA Facilities Can Work With Black Ice
SDVOSB, Texas-based vendor
Fully SAM-registered for P-card and micro-purchase procurement
Non-clinical, non-regulated observational service appropriate for P-Card procurement.
Advanced instrumentation with no operational disruption
Clear, actionable findings
Designed specifically for outpatient and clinical environments
Fast turnaround with minimal footprint
Black Ice applies scientific measurement to practical comfort issues—a rare combination in facilities diagnostics.
Black Ice IP Holdings LLC carries Commercial General Liability (CGL) coverage and can provide Certificates of Insurance listing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as Additional Insured upon request.
Contact Black Ice
We are available for clinic walkthroughs and initial discussions upon request.
Black Ice IP Holdings LLC (SDVOSB)
Environmental Comfort Diagnostics
Texas • VISN 16 • Nationwide by request
Email: conradallen@blackiceip.com
Phone: 936-433-2894
UEI: GMUWS7PH5EB8
CAGE: 16PU2