H146--Dialysis a/ Reverse Osmosis Testing and Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive dialysis and reverse osmosis system testing and maintenance services for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The solicitation covers maintenance and testing for 3 CWP Dialysis Reverse Osmosis systems and 14 portable Reverse Osmosis machines, with required services including weekly chemical disinfection, preventive maintenance at various intervals, water quality laboratory testing, filter replacements, and system performance reviews. Contractors must be prepared to provide emergency on-site response within 4 hours for any work stoppages affecting patient care. The Request for Quote (RFQ) was issued under FAR Part 13.5 simplified procedures for commercial items, with quotes due on January 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Potential bidders must submit any questions by January 13, 2025, and the solicitation is coded under NAICS 238220 with a size standard of $19 million.

The contract is an unrestricted solicitation with no specific set-asides, allowing open competition among qualified contractors. The period of performance spans from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with the option to extend through four additional one-year periods, potentially covering services until February 28, 2030. All work must be coordinated through the VA and is restricted to performance after dialysis operating hours, specifically on Saturdays after 8:30 PM or Sundays from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The procurement falls under the Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors category and the Quality Control- Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment product service code. While specific award values are not detailed in the solicitation, the contract represents a critical service for maintaining essential medical equipment that supports patient care at the medical center. The place of performance is definitively at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center located in Chicago, Illinois.