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Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Services

GENERAL INFORMATION

VA Connecticut

950 Campbell Avenue West Haven CT 06516

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Shawn Lawrence Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov 203-932-5711

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

718 Smyth Road

Manchester NH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06; October 1, 2025.

This solicitation is set-aside for SDVOSB

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380, with a small business size standard of $19.0 Million.

The FSC/PSC is H999.

The Manchester VA Medical Center 718 Smyth Road, Manchester NH 03104 is seeking to purchase Water Testing for Sterile Processing Service Contract.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

STATEMENT OF WORK

Water Testing for Sterile Processing Service

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this contract is to obtain water testing services for the Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), located at 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104. The primary goal is to meet the Veterans Affairs National Program Office for Sterile Processing (NPOSP/10NC6) guidance that requires testing and monitoring per. AAMI ST 108-2023

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to accomplish each listed task in this statement of work to accomplish the requirements of the VAMC.

2.1 Water Sample Collection

The Contractor will collect water samples from several designated sampling points, all within the facility Sterile Processing Service (SPS). Sample parameters and frequency will be in accordance with Table 5 & Table 6 in this document. Refer to AAMI ST 108-2023 for more details on SPS testing requirements.

Sample points will be for SPS critical water as defined by AAMI ST 108-2023. This currently includes the following sample points:

1. Post Filter Osmosis.

2. Critical Water Sink (Decon).

3. Washer/Disinfector.

4. Medivator #1.

5. Medivator #2.

6. Medivator #3.

7. Medivator #4.

8. Steam.

9. Utility Water Sink.

10. Hobart- Dishwasher.

11. Ultrasonic.

12. Re-looped Filter Osmosis.

Samples can be collected from the existing ports.

Re-sample needed upon any water failures and then corrective measures conducted. The contractor shall provide retest within 48 hour after the request for retest from the COR.

Sample location, frequency, and water measurement/testing shall vary based on the changes/update of the AAMI ST 108-2023 and other standard guidance.

The contractor shall be flexible in testing/retesting sample locations. Additions/deletions may be needed depended on the requirement of the SPS department.

Samples are to be collected and received/accepted by the testing laboratory within 24 hours. Contractor to ensure samples arrive during the laboratory’s normal operating hours.

The contractor will be required to schedule water sample collection with the COR.

Contractor staff collecting samples will be trained and follow SM 9060 for potable water sample collection.

2.2 Water Sample Analysis

Sample analysis will be conducted by a laboratory that holds current accreditation for each analyte and method.

2.3 Results Reporting

The contractor shall deliver the water results from the sampling/re-testing within 7 business days of day that the samples were taken.

The contractor shall provide the water results to the COR, chief of SPS, and the administration of SPS.

The VAMC will be provided with a copy of the sample chain of custody and laboratory results reports. Turnaround times (TAT) for results reporting are listed Table 5 & Table 6. Results may be provided to designated VAMC points of contact via email.

Additionally, the contractor will provide a copy of the standardized testing process for each parameter for government review prior to work start. This process must be followed each time the samples are taken a report furnished to the VA stating that the testing was done in accordance with the approved procedures.

Results reports will include the name of the laboratory that performed the analysis, test method, sample source name and location, the date and time the sample was collected, received, and analyzed.

The Contactor will notify the VAMC of any samples that exceed hold time or temperature, whereupon the VAMC will determine whether to proceed with analysis or have the Contractor resample at no additional cost to the VAMC.

2.4 Resample/Additional Samples

If any samples results are above the specifications of AAMI ST 108-2023, the VAMC may request additional samples be collected outside the regular sample frequency. The Contractor will have 48 hours upon notice by the VAMC to resample or collect additional samples.

2.5 Responses

The Contractor will respond to basic inquiries and clarifications of sample results within 6-8 hours of inquiry from the VAMC.

The Contract will notify the VAMC 14 days in advance to schedule regular sample collection. The Contractor will coordinate timing with the COR, so SPS operations are not impacted. This may mean testing has to occur off tour.

3.0 MATERIALS AVAILABLE

The Contractor is responsible for supplying all needed materials and supplies to carry out work under this contract.

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The Contractor has an ongoing obligation throughout the Period of Performance to notify the VA Contracting Officer immediately and in writing, upon its loss (or any of its subcontractors) of any required certification, accreditation, or licensure.

4.2 Contractor shall follow VA requirements for physical and information security. Contractor’s assigned employees will be subject to background investigation and shall obtain temporary contractor badging for all employees servicing the contract prior to performing site work.

4.3 The provisions of all applicable OSHA, EPA, and all Federal, State, and local regulations shall be followed throughout the course of this project.

4.4 Contractor vehicles, including those of their employees, are to be parked at the end of Lot “E”. This parking lot is located by the salt shed at the north end of campus. No vehicles will be allowed to park around buildings or at loading dock areas. Loading docks are available for use for unloading and loading of materials and tools then must be moved to parking lot “E”.

4.5 Smoking is not permitted on campus.

4.6 The contractor shall operate on the premises during the hours of 0700 and 1630, unless otherwise authorized by the COR.

4.7 All vendor technicians performing work on site must report to Facility Service in Building 6 to the contractor badge check in/out room to sign in on the contractor log and get a “Contractor” badge. Badges must be returned, and log signed out prior to departing the premises. Vendor shall then coordinate with the COR prior to performing their work.

5.0 SAFTEY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor will comply with all OSHA, NEC, as well as all national, federal, and state requirements as needed. Contractor will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout work. Contractor will comply with Infection Control requirements to include but not limited to wearing a surgical mask and/or shield as required.

6.0 REFERENCES/ATTACHMENTS

Table 5 & Table 6.

7.0 EVALUATION (required for review prior to award)

Staff organization chart showing all personnel who will be working on the project and their capacity/function.

Staff qualifications, training, accreditations, and licenses

Proof of contractor competency/training

Proof of laboratory qualifications

WORK-

The contract period of performance is August 20, 2026 to August 19, 2027.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Manchester, NH

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Sep 2023)

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Oct 2025)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Nov 2023)

· VAAR 852.219-75, “limitations on Subcontracting” (NOV 2022).

All quoters shall submit the following:

1. Questions: Any questions must be submitted in writing no later than Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Answers to the questions will be posted by the following week.

a. Site Visit information: A site visit will be held on Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 10:00 AM EST located at the Manchester VAMC. Please contact James Blevins directly (james.blevins3@va.gov; Cell: 603-296-7575) to schedule attendance. Please note all questions must be submitted to Shawn Lawrence (Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov), prior to Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. No questions will be answered at the site visit.

2. Quote: Offeror shall provide a quote using the Line item table above. Offerors must also provide all applicable labor rates for the solicited services so they can be compared to the applicable wage determination for compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Shawn Lawrence at Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov.

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

The following are the decision factors:

1. Price: Quotes will be compared by price. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.

1. Technical: The offeror’s quote shall be evaluated to determine if the organization has the experience and capabilities to provide the requested services IAW the Statement of Work in a timely efficient manner.

1. Past Performance

Award will be made to the Quoter offering the best value to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 07 September 2026 at 5:00:00 PM EST. All quotes shall be emailed to Shawn Lawrence at Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) [X] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [ ] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [ ] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219- 73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

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(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: Printed Title of Signee: Signature: Date:

Company Name and Address:

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