H946--Critical Water Testing and Treatment SVC, MA, 36C255-25-AP-0812, 657-25-2-2977-0003 (VA-25-00034285)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VISN 15) is seeking critical water testing and treatment services for the Marion VA Medical Center in Illinois and Evansville Health Care Center in Indiana. The solicitation is a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that requires comprehensive water quality testing and maintenance in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 standards. Contractors must perform monthly and quarterly testing of water parameters including pH, conductivity, alkalinity, bacteria, and endotoxin levels across multiple water outlets. Proposals will be evaluated based on past performance, technical capability, and price, with a requirement for emergency response within 24 hours when water quality issues are identified. Key dates include a February 4, 2025 initial deadline for questions (later extended to February 17, 2025), with final proposals due by February 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST.

The contract is initially set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 541380, with a size standard of $19 million. The contract includes a guaranteed minimum value of $175,000 and a maximum ceiling of $1,000,000 for the five-year period from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2030. Potential contractors must be prepared to provide treatment equipment such as water softeners, deionization, and reverse osmosis systems, in addition to performing necessary water quality adjustments. Site visits are scheduled for February 20, 2025 at Marion VAMC and February 21, 2025 at Evansville HCC, allowing prospective bidders to inspect the facilities. The solicitation emphasizes that while contractors will handle water quality testing and treatment, they will not be responsible for repair or replacement of steam sterilizers and washers.