Critical Water Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (VISN 15) is seeking vendors to provide critical water testing services for the Marion VAMC and Evansville HCC facilities. The contract will focus on Testing Laboratories and Services (NAICS 541380) with a specific emphasis on water quality testing for sterile processing environments. Contractors must be prepared to conduct comprehensive water surveillance testing, maintenance, and treatment in full compliance with ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 medical device processing water quality standards. All interested vendors are required to submit their responses by 10:00 AM Central Standard Time on January 15, 2025, directly to Hubert "Warren" Scipio via email. The testing services will encompass both potable and non-potable water systems, with contractors responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and consumables for sample retrieval and testing.

This pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for the contract, suggesting open competition among qualified vendors. The announcement is explicitly stated as market research and will not result in an immediate award, which implies a potential future formal solicitation. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the water testing requirements suggests a significant scope of work involving ongoing testing, maintenance, and reporting across multiple VA healthcare facilities. Morning testing hours are specified to minimize workflow disruption, and contractors must demonstrate full compliance with state, federal, local, and OSHA regulations. The testing will involve rigorous examination of critical water, utility water, and steam systems to ensure appropriate quality standards for medical device processing and healthcare environments.