J046--Water Treatment and Chemistry Services for Cooling Towers and Chillers Base plus 4 Year

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is soliciting proposals for comprehensive water treatment and chemistry services for cooling towers and chillers at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The contractor will be required to provide monthly water sample testing, chemical treatment, equipment installation, and comprehensive water chemistry services to maintain optimal system performance. Key qualifications include employing a water treatment specialist with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, maintaining a state-certified laboratory, and having at least five years of experience in similar water treatment services. The contractor must also be located within 100 miles of the facility and ensure all chemicals comply with FDA and EPA regulations. The solicitation was posted on August 13, 2025, with responses due by August 20, 2025, providing only a seven-day response window.

This procurement is designated as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, limiting competition to qualified SDVOSB contractors. The contract structure includes a base period plus four optional years, with the total estimated award value reaching $19 million over the potential five-year performance period. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary chemicals, testing supplies, and equipment while delivering detailed monthly reports with comprehensive water quality analysis. Performance will take place at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, requiring the selected contractor to maintain regular on-site presence for system monitoring and maintenance. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 325998 for miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing and PSC code J046 for water purification equipment maintenance and repair services.