H146--Non Potable Water Preventative Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive non-potable water testing and maintenance services at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. The solicitation (36C25225Q0181) requires weekly water analysis, chemical treatment, monthly hot water system maintenance, quarterly Legionella testing, semi-annual preventive maintenance with coupon testing, and annual chiller equipment inspections. Potential contractors must provide all necessary management, tools, supplies, equipment, and qualified personnel to perform these services. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.5. Key dates include February 10, 2025 at noon CST for questions and February 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST for quote submissions.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 325998 with a size standard of 650 employees. The base contract period runs from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through February 28, 2029. The facility has an annual tower makeup of 10.5 million gallons, a total volume of 100,000 gallons, and a chilled loop volume of 150,000 gallons. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the contract scope suggests a critical ongoing maintenance requirement for the healthcare facility's water systems. The procurement will focus on ensuring proper water treatment, preventing potential health risks like Legionella, and maintaining the efficiency of cooling and heating water infrastructure at the Veterans Affairs healthcare center.