J046--Intent to Sole Source Deionized water system service

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 6, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Sole-Source contract to Evoqua Water Technologies. The Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) has a request for Evoqua Water Technologies, for preventative maintenance service. The justification for this non-competitive solicitation is due to Evoqua Water Technologies, being the sole supplier of requested service to the VA Hospital and Health Care Center. The NAICS code for this procurement is 561990 All Other Support Services $16.5 million. The Sole source service is:

Service & Maintenance Items

W3TSP3006 Fuel/Energy Surcharge

Fixed surcharge applied per service visit.

Supports technician travel and operational energy costs needed to perform DI system maintenance.

W3TSP3011 PM Contract Recurring (Parts & Labor)

Provides recurring annual preventive maintenance for the DI system.

Includes all required labor and OEM parts.

Ensures system reliability and compliance with regulatory water-quality requirements.

W3TSP4346 Conductivity Readings & Record Data

Contractor performs conductivity testing of DI water output.

Readings ensure water purity meets laboratory standards.

W3TSP4408 Adjust Flows and/or Pressures

Technician adjusts internal system flows and pressures.

Ensures optimal DI production performance and protects downstream equipment.

W3TSP4417 Inspect Pumps

Inspection and verification of pump condition and operation.

Identifies wear, misalignment, inefficiency, or potential failures.

W3TSP4418 SDI Test and Record Data

Silt Density Index (SDI) testing performed regularly.

Indicates particulate loading and pretreatment performance.

W3TSP4601 Perform & Replace Prefilter Maintenance per PMI

Replacement of prefilters according to manufacturer PMI schedule.

Maintains upstream filtration integrity and protects DI media tanks.

W3TSP4708 Clean or Sanitize Distribution Loop

Full loop cleaning and sanitization using approved disinfectant processes.

Prevents microbial growth and maintains water purity throughout distribution.

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Consumable/Replacement Parts

W2T159701 20" 5µm MB CDF PP Plyfm Cartridge

20-inch depth filter cartridge.

5-micron nominal rating.

Multi-bed (MB) CDF polypropylene construction.

Removes particulates prior to DI processing.

W2T850795 UV Lamp (24W, 254nm, Single-End, 4-Pin)

24 watt ultraviolet germicidal lamp.

254 nm wavelength for microbial reduction.

Single end, 4 pin configuration compatible with Evoqua UV housing.

W2T850799 Quartz Sleeve QS535

Quartz protective sleeve for UV lamp insertion.

Maintains lamp isolation from water stream while ensuring UV penetration.

W2T850802 O Ring, LF UV System

OEM O ring seal designed for UV system housing.

Ensures watertight sealing and prevents bypass leakage.

W2T850803 Washer, LF UV Systems

OEM washer component for UV lamp housing assembly.

Maintains correct compression and secure hardware alignment.

W2T918450 20" 0.2µm PLT CDF ABS PS1 SIL Cartridge

20 inch, 0.2 micron absolute-rated cartridge.

Designed for final particulate and microbial filtration.

Polymer structured (ABS/PS1 SIL) configuration.

W2T934633 NIL-8 Test Strip (PAA), 50/Test Tube

Test strips for peracetic acid concentration monitoring.

Used during sanitization procedures.

W2T934634 NIL-8 Test Strip (H O ), 50/Test Tube

Hydrogen peroxide concentration test strips.

Supports verification of sanitizer effectiveness.

W2T936744 NIL-8 Sanitizer (1.5 Gallons)

Sanitizing agent used for loop disinfection.

Compatible with Evoqua systems and lab water distribution materials.

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DI Media Tanks

W5TDIMB10360FSP SDI Mixbed 3.6 CF FBGLS STD Pot

Mixed-bed deionization tank (3.6 cubic feet).

Fiberglass standard pot design.

Removes ionic contaminants producing high-purity DI water.

W5TDIRAC0360FSP SDI React Carbon 3.6 CF FBGLS STD Pot

Activated carbon tank (3.6 cubic feet).

Fiberglass standard pot construction.

Removes chlorine/chloramine and organics upstream of DI beds.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES, and no Solicitation will be issued. Market research has determined that this product is highly specialized and only available from a single source without an unacceptable delay or duplication of cost and no other type of supply will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to award the contract with an effective date on or about October 7, 2026, to Evoqua Water Technologies, 105 47TH ST , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201.

However, interested parties may identify their skill and ability by sending capability statements about this requirement to the Contracting Specialist within three (3) calendar days (October 1, 2026 @ 10am est) of this publication by contacting Cedric Frasier via e-mail cedric.frasier@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Those interested firms must indicate whether they are large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), or woman-owned businesses and whether they are U.S. or foreign-owned. Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.