J046--NEW Responsible Water Operator Base plus 4 contract.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a Responsible Water Operator contract for water purification and sewage treatment equipment maintenance at the Hines, IL facility. The solicitation (RFQ 36C25225Q0349) is specifically for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding services classified under NAICS code 221310 for Water Supply and Irrigation Systems. The contract structure includes a base period and four subsequent 12-month option periods, running consecutively from June 2025 to May 2030. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive assessment of contractor capabilities for water system operations. The offer due date has been extended to May 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, providing potential bidders additional time to prepare and submit their proposals.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small business entities. The place of performance is located in Hines, Illinois, which suggests a localized service requirement for water system maintenance at a Veterans Affairs healthcare facility. Although precise award values are not specified in the solicitation documents, the multi-year contract structure indicates a potentially significant ongoing commitment. The contract encompasses five distinct line items corresponding to the base year and four option years, each covering a 12-month period from June 1 to May 31 across the years 2025-2030. The specific Product Service Code J046 further clarifies the technical scope of work, focusing on maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of water purification and sewage treatment equipment.