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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 304 Fayetteville NC 28301

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Cedric Frasier cedric.frasier@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine-Administrative

1201 Broad Rock Blvd

Richmond VA

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of Richmond VAMC is conducting Market Research through this source sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses, capable of providing Evoqua Deionized Water System Service that meet the following:

Salient Characteristics – Evoqua DI Water System Components & Services Service & Maintenance Items W3TSP3006 – Fuel/Energy Surcharge

· Fixed surcharge applied per service visit.

· Supports technician travel and operational energy costs needed to perform DI system maintenance.

W3TSP3011 – PM Contract Recurring (Parts & Labor)

· Provides recurring annual preventive maintenance for the DI system.

· Includes all required labor and OEM parts.

· Ensures system reliability and compliance with regulatory water-quality requirements.

W3TSP4346 – Conductivity Readings & Record Data

· Contractor performs conductivity testing of DI water output.

· Readings ensure water purity meets laboratory standards.

W3TSP4408 – Adjust Flows and/or Pressures

· Technician adjusts internal system flows and pressures.

· Ensures optimal DI production performance and protects downstream equipment.

W3TSP4417 – Inspect Pumps

· Inspection and verification of pump condition and operation.

· Identifies wear, misalignment, inefficiency, or potential failures.

W3TSP4418 – SDI Test and Record Data

· Silt Density Index (SDI) testing performed regularly.

· Indicates particulate loading and pretreatment performance.

W3TSP4601 – Perform & Replace Prefilter Maintenance per PMI

· Replacement of prefilters according to manufacturer PMI schedule.

· Maintains upstream filtration integrity and protects DI media tanks.

W3TSP4708 – Clean or Sanitize Distribution Loop

· Full loop cleaning and sanitization using approved disinfectant processes.

· Prevents microbial growth and maintains water purity throughout distribution.

Consumable/Replacement Parts W2T159701 – 20" 5µm MB CDF PP Plyfm Cartridge

· 20-inch depth‑filter cartridge.

· 5-micron nominal rating.

· Multi-bed (MB) CDF polypropylene construction.

· Removes particulates prior to DI processing.

W2T850795 – UV Lamp (24W, 254nm, Single-End, 4-Pin)

· 24‑watt ultraviolet germicidal lamp.

· 254 nm wavelength for microbial reduction.

· Single‑end, 4‑pin configuration compatible with Evoqua UV housing.

W2T850799 – Quartz Sleeve QS535

· Quartz protective sleeve for UV lamp insertion.

· Maintains lamp isolation from water stream while ensuring UV penetration.

W2T850802 – O‑Ring, LF UV System

· OEM O‑ring seal designed for UV system housing.

· Ensures watertight sealing and prevents bypass leakage.

W2T850803 – Washer, LF UV Systems

· OEM washer component for UV lamp housing assembly.

· Maintains correct compression and secure hardware alignment.

W2T918450 – 20" 0.2µm PLT CDF ABS PS1 SIL Cartridge

· 20‑inch, 0.2‑micron absolute-rated cartridge.

· Designed for final particulate and microbial filtration.

· Polymer structured (ABS/PS1 SIL) configuration.

W2T934633 – NIL-8 Test Strip (PAA), 50/Test Tube

· Test strips for peracetic acid concentration monitoring.

· Used during sanitization procedures.

W2T934634 – NIL-8 Test Strip (H₂O₂), 50/Test Tube

· Hydrogen peroxide concentration test strips.

· Supports verification of sanitizer effectiveness.

W2T936744 – NIL-8 Sanitizer (1.5 Gallons)

· Sanitizing agent used for loop disinfection.

· Compatible with Evoqua systems and lab water distribution materials.

DI Media Tanks W5TDIMB10360FSP – SDI Mixbed 3.6 CF FBGLS STD Pot

· Mixed-bed deionization tank (3.6 cubic feet).

· Fiberglass standard pot design.

· Removes ionic contaminants producing high-purity DI water.

W5TDIRAC0360FSP – SDI React Carbon 3.6 CF FBGLS STD Pot

· Activated carbon tank (3.6 cubic feet).

· Fiberglass standard pot construction.

· Removes chlorine/chloramine and organics upstream of DI beds.

**Please reply to this email by September 24, 2024 @ 10 am est if you are interested in providing these services.**

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