S02 Sources Sought 36C26023Q0710.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* New Dental Waterline Testing

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 98661

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C26023Q0710

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 06-19-2023 15:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 0 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* Q301

NAICS CODE* 221310

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

POINT OF CONTACT*

Adam Hill adam.hill3@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center 4815 N Assembly St

Spokane WA

POSTAL CODE 99205

COUNTRY

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential small business manufactures that can provide the following commodities:

This requirement is for dental waterline test at the Spokane VA Medical Center.

1. Contract Title.

Contract for Dental Waterline Testing.

2. Background.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), American Public Health Association and the American Water Works Association have defined the standard for US potable water

– not to exceed 500 colony-forming units (cfu) per milliliter of water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA) have recommended dental unit water line (DUWL) deliver water should meet the U.S.

potable water standard – not to exceed 500 cfu/ml of water. Dental services are required to routinely test the water coming out of the DUWLs to meet this standard and have an action plan to meet this standard that addresses any DUWL that falls out of compliance.

3. Scope.

The Mann-Grandstaff VA Dental Clinic is required to test 52 waterlines (4 per dental operatory x 13 operatories). Testing shall be quarterly (Oct-Nov-Dec, Jan-Feb-Mar, Apr- May-Jun, Jul-Aug-Sep). Additionally, waterlines that test above the standard must be re-tested until the standard has been met.

4. Specific Tasks.

Task 1 – Prepare/package/deliver 52 testing bottles and associated paperwork to the Mann-Grandstaff VA Dental Clinic when requested by Dental POC or designee.

Task 2 – Pick-up or provide shipping labels for 52 testing bottles and associated paperwork from the Mann-Grandstaff VA Dental Clinic once requested by dental POC or designee and test within 24 hours of water samples being obtained to prevent degradation of the sample. Testing will not be conducted on Friday, Saturdays, or Sundays.

Task 3 – Run testing protocols on 52 water samples per standard operating procedure and VA Infection Control protocol.

Task 4 – Compile water testing results and submit the final report (via email) to the designated Staff Dentist within 7 days.