F103--Legionella and HPC Water Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 21, through its Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is seeking a contractor to provide Legionella and heterotrophic plate count (HPC) water testing services at the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, California. The contractor shall supply all necessary management, supervision, labor, parts, reagents, sample bottles, testing materials, tools, incidental engineering services, shipping, and transportation to perform water quality testing on potable water outlets, dental chair water lines, industrial cooling tower basins, and other sampling locations as required by VA Directive 1061. The work must be performed in accordance with VA standards and applicable regulatory guidelines, with all services evaluated based on compliance with these established standards and the contractor's ability to deliver comprehensive water testing management. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on November 4, 2025, with interested parties required to submit responses or questions by November 5, 2025, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time, and the complete solicitation will be published on SAM.gov for access by potential bidders.

This procurement opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and is classified under NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and PSC code F103 (Environmental Systems Protection- Water Quality Support). The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement with a base year and four option years, providing a multi-year service relationship for the health care system's water quality management needs. While the pre-solicitation notice does not disclose specific award values or budget ranges, the five-year contract structure indicates a substantial, ongoing requirement for comprehensive water testing services. The primary contact for inquiries regarding this opportunity is Contract Specialist Michael Alston at michael.alston@va.gov or (559) 225-6100 extension 3407. Interested service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov closely for the full solicitation release and submission instructions.