F103--Solicitation Legionella Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) is seeking Legionella Testing services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System through solicitation number 36C26125Q0768. This procurement falls under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and PSC code F103 (Environmental Systems Protection - Water Quality Support), indicating the need for specialized water quality testing services to detect Legionella bacteria. The full Request for Quote (RFQ) will be posted on SAM.GOV on or about August 21, 2025, and will contain complete specifications and quotation requirements necessary for vendors to prepare their responses. Quotes are tentatively scheduled to be due on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 13:00 Pacific Time. Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted via email to the designated point of contact, Tim Smith, Contract Specialist, at Timothy.smith9de3@va.gov or by phone at 916-923-4517.

This procurement opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), limiting competition to qualified small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. The presolicitation notice does not identify any current incumbents or contractors providing similar services to the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. No specific contract values, budget ranges, or award amounts are disclosed in the available documentation. The notice indicates an immediate need for these testing services, suggesting urgency in the procurement timeline, though specific service timelines, quantities of testing required, or contract performance periods are not detailed in the presolicitation materials. Potential vendors are advised to monitor SAM.GOV closely for the release of the complete solicitation document, which will provide the detailed specifications and requirements necessary for quote preparation.