H146--This is a new requirement to provide water analyzation and testing services for the Chlorine Dioxide Secondary Disinfection System.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VA VISN 7) is seeking water analyzation and testing services for the Chlorine Dioxide Secondary Disinfection System at the Birmingham VA Medical Center. The solicitation (RFQ #36C24725Q0094) requires a contractor to provide comprehensive water monitoring and treatment services, including daily on-site operator services, chemical and bacteriological monitoring, cooling tower treatment, and reverse osmosis system maintenance. Qualified contractors must be located within 30 minutes of the facility, maintain ISO 9001-2015 and ISO 14001-2015 certifications, and provide a minimum of two Alabama Grade Four Certified Water Operators. The solicitation requires seven-day-per-week coverage and maintenance of an online database for test results and trending data. Quotes are due by January 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with the contracting point of contact being Gail Bargaineer.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380 with a size standard of $19 million. Triple Point Industries, LLC is identified as the incumbent contractor currently providing these services. The contract will have a base period of one year starting February 9, 2025, with four additional one-year option periods extending potentially through February 8, 2030. The contractor must operate a conditioned laboratory within Jefferson County and perform specific testing requirements, including daily chlorine dioxide monitoring, monthly bacteriological sampling, and quarterly legionella testing. Key performance expectations include maintaining continuous water quality monitoring for two incoming domestic water lines and comprehensive treatment protocols for the facility's water systems. The total contract duration could span five years, providing continuity of critical water analyzation and testing services for the VA medical facility.