J041--NEW: Chiller Water Treatment | BASE + 4 OPTIONS | CTX | NEED DATE 4. 1. 25

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking a contractor to provide chiller water treatment services at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, TX. The solicitation (36C25725Q0165) requires comprehensive chemical treatment services for chillers, towers, boilers, and hot/cold loops across nine buildings, with bi-weekly testing, chemical delivery, and inventory management. Contractors must have 5+ years of experience, employ a chemical engineer or physical scientist, operate within 75 miles of the facility, and maintain a state-certified laboratory. The award will be made on a best value basis, considering technical capability, price, and past performance. Critical dates include a mandatory site visit on February 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, technical questions due by February 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, and proposal responses due by March 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST.

The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 221310, with a size standard of $41M. The contract structure includes a base year from 4/1/2025-3/31/2026 and four additional one-year option periods extending through 3/31/2030. The place of performance is located at 1901 S 1st St, Temple, TX 76504, with specific requirements for emergency response within 4 hours and annual inspections of cooling towers and chillers. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the wage determination indicates minimum wage rates of $17.20 per hour for covered workers, with additional benefits including health and welfare payments of $4.98 per hour. The solicitation requires comprehensive water treatment services, including chemical treatment, testing, and maintenance across multiple buildings within the Veterans Health Care System.