H968--Boiler Plant Water Chemistry supply and control

The Edward P. Boland Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Leeds, Massachusetts is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive boiler plant water chemistry services, including monthly testing, chemical supply, and maintenance services. The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued this combined synopsis/solicitation under streamlined FAR procedures for commercial products and services, with no separate written solicitation document to follow. The contractor must provide a water treatment specialist with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering who is located within 100 miles of the facility and can conduct monthly site visits for inventory management, water quality testing, personnel training, and reporting. The contract will be evaluated based on price, technical capabilities, and adherence to the Performance Work Statement, with award going to the quote most advantageous to the government. The original solicitation had a response deadline of June 30, 2025, but an amendment has extended the due date to July 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) with a size standard of 650 employees. The contract structure includes three line items: monthly services for 12 months, annual chemical costs, and a repair line with a not-to-exceed limit of $20,000. The initial contract period runs from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, with the solicitation indicating a base year plus four option years for the overall contract structure. The place of performance is at the VA Medical Center located at 421 N Main St, Leeds, MA 01053. Contract Specialist Shawn Lawrence serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement, with all quotes to be submitted via email to the Department of Veterans Affairs Connecticut office.