F103--Legionella Water Testing | Base plus Four Option Years

The Special Notice announces a federal contracting opportunity for Legionella Water Testing services at the San Francisco VA Healthcare System, designated as solicitation F103 with a base period plus four option years. This procurement is being conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21, specifically through the Network Contracting Office 21 at the Southern Nevada Healthcare System. The opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services). An amendment to the original Request for Quote has been issued to address vendor questions and provide clarifications on technical requirements. The solicitation involves comprehensive water testing services including quarterly Legionella collection and testing, monthly SPS collection and testing, with potential for 330 additional samples under specific work items.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure specialized water testing services to ensure compliance with Legionella prevention protocols at VA healthcare facilities. Contractors must submit quotes by October 7, 2025, at 10 AM PDT, with submissions required in two distinct parts: Technical Capability and Pricing documentation. Eligibility is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses that can demonstrate appropriate personnel qualifications, laboratory certifications, and relevant past performance in similar testing services. The amendment clarifies that resumes and certification copies are excluded from the 10-page technical capability limit, and emphasizes the need for concise, relevant information to facilitate comparative analysis. Qualified contractors will be expected to maintain specialized equipment, adhere to specific sampling schedules, and provide comprehensive documentation of their technical capabilities and experience in Legionella testing services.