J065--HACH - CHLORINE, pH SENSORS & CONTROLLER CALIBRATION

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Hach Company for chlorine, pH sensors, and controller calibration services at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, with an estimated contract value of $12.5 million. The notice is published in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) which allows soliciting from a single source. The contracting agency emphasizes that this is not a request for competitive quotes and no formal solicitation documents are available.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency regarding the government's intent to proceed with a sole source procurement while allowing other qualified businesses an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested contractors must submit written responses by 12:00 pm EST on August 13, 2025, via email to Contracting Officer Emily Donahue at Emily.Donahue@va.gov. Companies wishing to be considered must provide sufficient detailed evidence demonstrating their ability to meet the specified requirements, including relevant past experience and expertise in similar work. While the government will consider alternative vendor responses, it retains complete discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed acquisition, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Any business believing it can fulfill these specialized calibration and maintenance requirements for medical facility water treatment systems may submit their qualifications for government review.