J046--Critical Water System Preventative Maintenance for the Lexington VA Medical Center in support of the (SPS) Sterile Processing Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 is seeking a contractor to provide critical water system preventative maintenance services for the Lexington VA Medical Center in support of the Sterile Processing Service. The requirement encompasses monthly maintenance of a critical water system, five emergency service visits annually, 24-hour emergency response capability, and continuous remote digital monitoring of system parameters including conductivity, resistivity, temperature, and overall system status. Contractors must be authorized to work on specific water system equipment models (MFXR41002A and 00HC-2046) and demonstrate detailed qualifications in water system maintenance. The procurement is targeted at businesses classified under NAICS code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) with a size standard of $41.0 Million. Interested parties must submit capability statements by November 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central Time, and all respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

This is a five-year firm fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement with no current set-aside designation, though the VA may ultimately set aside the contract for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or small businesses, or pursue full and open competition. The Sources Sought Notice does not disclose a specific award value or budget range. The base contract year runs from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, with four additional option years to follow. This is a market research phase, and the VA is using this sources sought notice to identify capable contractors before issuing the formal solicitation. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the notice.