B533 Processing Water Samples for Renal Dialysis, located at VA Puget Sound Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is preparing to procure water sample processing services for the Renal Dialysis Unit at VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, Washington, with responses due July 10, 2026. No set-aside is anticipated. The contractor will perform Colony Forming Unit (CFU), LAL/Endotoxin, AAMI Water Panel, and Fluid Balance testing required by the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation standards and equipment manufacturers to ensure patient safety. Performance runs one base year (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) plus four one-year option years, extending through September 30, 2031. Annual testing volumes are 81 CFU tests, 81 LAL/Endotoxin tests, 29 AAMI Water Panel tests, and 21 Fluid Balance tests; Medical Instrument Technicians employed by the VA will collect, package, and ship samples, with the contractor delivering processed specimen reports via email three to four days after sample receipt. Respondents must demonstrate at least three years of experience processing water samples for renal dialysis, provide three past performance references for similar services, and submit company information including SAM UEI and Tax ID. The VA considers preference for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Businesses, and Small Disadvantaged Businesses. NAICS 541380 applies with a size standard of $19.0 million; PSC B533. Responses should indicate GSA Federal Supply Schedule status or open-market operation and confirm ability to comply with the Statement of Work. Submit responses via email to Contracting Specialist Eric Lingenfelter at eric.lingenfelter@va.gov by 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on July 10, 2026.