H246--Water Monitoring Stations - CI

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is soliciting bids for six EASYPRO Water Sampling Station units to monitor water quality and temperature within the Central Iowa Healthcare System (CIVAHCS). The procurement seeks water monitoring stations with specific technical requirements, including a TOPAX MC 7-9" touchscreen controller capable of measuring chlorine dioxide, pH-value, conductivity, and temperature, with Ethernet and RS485 data transfer capabilities. Offerors must submit electronic proposals via email by 4:00 PM CDT on May 16, 2025, with all questions to be received at least 72 hours before the submission deadline. The solicitation will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria under FAR 13.1 procedures, with a focus on meeting precise technical specifications outlined in the Request for Proposal. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including maintenance manuals, user manuals, warranty information, and operational training for VA employees.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside with a product service code of H246 and NAICS code 221310 for water and wastewater treatment works operations. The total contract value is approximately $41 million, with a delivery requirement of 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). The Buy American Act applies to this solicitation, and the contract will be managed by Senior Contracting Officer Joshua I Imdacha from the VA Network 23 Contracting Office located in Coralville, Iowa. The water monitoring stations are specifically designed for installation in VA facilities, with precise requirements for monitoring water quality across multiple buildings in accordance with VHA Directive 1061. Potential bidders must carefully review the technical specifications and ensure complete compliance with all contractual and operational requirements before submission.