H146--Hemodialysis Water Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 has issued a Special Notice for solicitation #36C26225Q0554 concerning hemodialysis water testing services at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The notice is an amended solicitation seeking qualified contractors to perform comprehensive water quality testing for specific dialysis equipment. Posted on April 15, 2025, the opportunity is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and covers detailed water testing requirements for hemodialysis facilities. The solicitation includes multiple government files that outline the technical specifications, testing protocols, and laboratory standards required for potential contractors. The contract will utilize Product Service Code H146 and NAICS Category 541380 for testing laboratories and services.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their offers by April 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM PDT and comply with several key requirements. The contract involves performing 63 monthly tests for bacteria/colony count and LAL/endotoxin testing, adhering to AAMI TIR-34 standards and specific performance metrics. Eligible contractors must hold Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation (PJLA) and ISO/IEC 17025 certification, with testing conducted during normal business hours. The contract structure includes a one-year base period with potential four one-year extensions, totaling a possible five-year engagement. Contractors must provide immediate notification if test results exceed specified action levels, with LAL Endotoxin results required within 48 hours and Bacteria/Colony Count results within 3-4 days. Notably, CLIA certification will not be required for this contract. The testing will be compatible with specific dialysis machines, including B-Braun Dialog+, Phoenix 36X Gambro, and Millenium HX.