J046--FY26 | Services | Soft Water | Base + 4 | Bath VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 2, is soliciting quotations for chemistry and monthly preventive maintenance services for two Pentair soft water generators located at Bath VA Medical Center. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 36C24226Q0410 requires an OEM-qualified technician to perform monthly preventive maintenance including salt addition, bridging checks, controller inspections, and leak detection, while also providing all testing chemicals and maintaining NSF/ANSI 61 compliant service with monitoring and data reporting. The contractor must comply with New York State and local building codes, obtain necessary permits and licenses, and provide 24/7 emergency response within two hours of notification. Evaluation will be based on three criteria: technical capability (demonstrated through a maximum 10-page capability statement), past performance (documented through prior government and commercial contracts), and price. Quotations are due April 13, 2026, by 3:30 PM EST, submitted electronically to jamie.boyar@va.gov.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is open to all business types. The base contract period runs from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through May 31, 2031, for a total potential contract value of $41 million. Performance will take place at Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, New York, with on-site work scheduled in advance during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM), excluding federal holidays. The contractor must maintain supplemental insurance including workers' compensation, general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence. Payment will be made monthly via electronic funds transfer, with invoices submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72.