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

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 seeks a chemical supply and support contract serving Perry Point VAMC, Baltimore VAMC, and Loch Raven VAMC, with proposals due August 3, 2026. The procurement carries conflicting set-aside designations in source documents: one file marks it as a 100% Small Business set-aside under the Veterans First Contracting Program, while another states it is not a set-aside contract.

Place of performance is Baltimore, Maryland, specifically the three VAMCs at 10 North Greene Street. The contract is structured as a single, integrated award across three campuses despite separate billing allocations, with distinct Contractor Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) addressing each site's needs. CLIN 0001 covers Perry Point boiler water chemical and cooling tower treatment services, including legionella testing at 45 tests annually, monthly technical support and consulting, and bulk and neat chemical delivery. CLIN 0002 addresses Baltimore VAMC's five tower systems (three air-cooled open loop, two closed loop), requiring twice-monthly service during cooling season and monthly during winter, with bi-weekly basin testing, quarterly legionella sampling, continuous water chemistry monitoring with automated dosing controls, and monthly reporting. CLIN 0003 applies to all three sites for legionella prevention through piping system flushing, bacterial testing, and cooling tower management plan updates. The contractor must demonstrate 20 years of water treatment experience, operate ISO-9000 certified laboratory facilities staffed with at least two Ph.D.-level chemists, employ degreed service engineers, maintain OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training and HAZWOPER 40-Hour certifications, and provide Walchem microprocessor factory certification. The contract term runs August 10, 2026 through August 9, 2029, with a base year plus two optional one-year periods. The estimated value is $41 million. Award is made to the best-valued quote based on technical approach, capability, experience, past performance (3–5 years medical center maintenance and water treatment services experience required), and price. Contractor must maintain $2 million comprehensive general liability insurance and comply with small business subcontracting limitations. NAICS code is 221310; PSC is F103. The contracting officer is William Chris Galletta (William.Galletta@va.gov, 410-637-1506).