F103--vamhcs chemical supply & support contract RFQ ppvamc, bavamc, lrvamc (VA-26-00051094)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 seeks a chemical supply and support contract serving three Maryland medical centers—Perry Point VAMC, Baltimore VAMC, and Loch Raven VAMC—with proposals due August 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside under FAR 19.104-1, requiring 100% small business qualification.

Place of performance is Baltimore, Maryland. The contract covers HVAC equipment chemicals, Legionella prevention and testing, and water plant treatment chemicals specific to Perry Point. Three CLINs structure the work: CLIN 0001 covers Perry Point boiler water and cooling tower treatment with annual Legionella testing; CLIN 0002 addresses Baltimore VAMC's open and closed loop systems with twice-monthly and monthly servicing plus quarterly Legionella sampling; CLIN 0003 provides Legionella prevention and eradication flushing as-needed across all three facilities.

The base period runs August 10, 2026 through August 9, 2027, with two one-year option periods at Government discretion. Contract price is estimated at $41 million. The contractor must demonstrate 20+ years' experience in water treatment services, own and operate laboratory facilities with at least two Ph.D. chemists, maintain ISO-9000 certification, and hold OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training and HAZWOPER 40-Hour certifications. Walchem microprocessor factory certification is required. Evaluation criteria are Technical Approach/Capability/Experience (requiring 3–5 years), Past Performance (medical center maintenance experience preferred), and Price. All invoicing must be submitted electronically monthly through the VA's FSC e-Invoice system, with payment by Electronic Funds Transfer per SAM. The NAICS code is 221310; PSC is F103. The contracting officer is William Chris Galletta, 410-637-1506, William.Galletta@va.gov.