H146--Non Potable Water Preventative Maintenance
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive non-potable water testing and maintenance services at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. The solicitation (36C25225Q0181) requires weekly water analysis, chemical treatment, monthly hot water system maintenance, quarterly Legionella testing, semi-annual preventive maintenance with coupon testing, and annual chiller equipment inspections. Potential contractors must provide all necessary management, tools, supplies, equipment, and qualified personnel to perform these services. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.5. Key dates include February 10, 2025 at noon CST for questions and February 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST for quote submissions.
The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 325998 with a size standard of 650 employees. The base contract period runs from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through February 28, 2029. The facility has an annual tower makeup of 10.5 million gallons, a total volume of 100,000 gallons, and a chilled loop volume of 150,000 gallons. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the contract scope suggests a critical ongoing maintenance requirement for the healthcare facility's water systems. The procurement will focus on ensuring proper water treatment, preventing potential health risks like Legionella, and maintaining the efficiency of cooling and heating water infrastructure at the Veterans Affairs healthcare center.
36C25225Q0181 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
2/6/25, 10:49 AM H146--Non Potable Water Preventative Maintenance
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor to provide maintenance services for the non-potable water system at the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center located in Chicago, Illinois. The solicitation, expected to be issued on February 6, 2025, will require qualified contractors to submit quotes by February 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. The procurement will focus on comprehensive maintenance and quality control of water purification and sewage treatment equipment, categorized under NAICS code 325998 and PSC code H146. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will likely assess technical capabilities, compliance with water system maintenance standards, and the contractor's ability to perform preventative maintenance effectively. The contracting office, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will be managed by Contract Specialist Laura Broacha, who can be contacted at Laura.Broacha@va.gov or 414-844-4896 for potential inquiries.
The contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), providing targeted opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs. The contract structure includes one base year with four potential one-year option periods, allowing for a potential total contract duration of five years. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the pre-solicitation documents. The procurement will leverage the "All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing" NAICS classification, which suggests a technical and specialized scope of work. Interested contractors must carefully review the full solicitation when released to understand the detailed requirements for maintaining the non-potable water system at the federal healthcare center. The targeted start date and contract award timeline align with the February 2025 posting and response deadlines outlined in the notice.
36C25225Q0181 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
2/6/25, 10:47 AM