J046--Water Quality Monitor Replacement (VA-24-00040227)

Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to

negotiate a sole source contract modification with WATERTECH OF AMERICA INC for updates to the

Water Quality Monitoring System to ensure compliance with VA Directives at the Clement J. Zablocki VA

Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.

WATERTECH OF AMERICA INC has performed previous work on this system. This request is for

sustainment of a service.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified acquisition

procedures as implemented in FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), only one responsible source and no other

supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This will be a firm fixed price contract for a

one-time installation of necessary updates Water quality monitoring is required per VHA Directive 1061

Legionella Prevention and very specific readings are required. The existing water quality monitoring

panels must be replaced due to age. The updated panel is to not only meets the requirements of the

VHA directive, but also is a near direct replacement so that piping and electrical wiring changes are not

required. This not only ensure compliance with the directive but expedites replacement so that

monitoring is not interrupted, and we ensure water safety for Veterans and staff. The North American

Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 221310 with a business size standard of $41.0 Million.

No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However,

any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the

Contracting Officer by 10:00 AM Local Time (Central) Wednesday, 03/13/2024. Supporting

evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the

above requirements. This evidence shall include a letter from the Original Equipment

Manufacturer (OEM) stating vendor is an authorized service vendor per VAAR Clause 852.212-

71(c). Information must be sent to the Contract Specialist, Justin Lemke at

Justin.Lemke@va.gov. Responses received will be evaluated, however a determination by the

Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is

solely within the discretion of the Government.