Lexington VAMC water quality monitoring/testing services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Lexington Health Care System is seeking water quality monitoring and testing services for its Sterile Processing Service (SPS) department through a three-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The contract requires comprehensive water sample testing to ensure compliance with AAMI ST108 and VHA Directive 1116(2) standards, involving monthly, quarterly, and annual testing across 18 sample ports. Interested vendors must submit a four-page capability statement demonstrating expertise in water quality testing for medical device reprocessing by April 17, 2025, at 12:00 CT via email to Elyse.McVey@va.gov. The market research conducted through this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) will help determine the procurement method, with a focus on evaluating vendors' technical capabilities and experience in medical water quality testing. Vendors will be expected to provide electronic results reporting and invoice monthly through the Invoice Payment Processing System (IPPS).

The procurement is currently not set aside for any specific business classification, though potential set-asides may be considered for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other small business categories. The contract will cover a base year from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with two additional one-year option periods, totaling a potential three-year engagement. Specific testing requirements include 24 monthly, 38 quarterly, and 9 annual water sample tests across 13 copper and 5 PVC sample ports. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract falls under the Testing Laboratories and Services NAICS category (541380) and Inspection of Water Purification Equipment PSC category (H346). Vendors will need to demonstrate technical proficiency and ability to meet strict medical water quality testing standards for the VA Healthcare System.