N046--580-25-2-5161-0036 Reverse Osmosis and DI Water

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 16, is soliciting a contract for Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Deionized (DI) water equipment lease and service at the Michael E. DeBakey Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The procurement requires a comprehensive water processing system for Sterile Processing and Endoscopy Reprocessing, capable of producing 65 gallons per minute and delivering 480 gallons per hour. Contractors must provide and install an Evoqua M41RGP RO or equivalent system, including distribution loop piping replacement, filtration components, and ongoing maintenance. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability, past performance, and price, with quotes to be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Felicia Lovelady. Key dates include a site visit on April 7, 2025, technical question submission deadline of April 9, 2025, and a proposal due date of May 8, 2025 at 14:00 CDT.

The solicitation is structured with a base period from May 2025 to April 2026 and four additional one-year option periods through April 2030, totaling five years of potential service. While the original solicitation documents suggested no set-aside, the final solicitation is exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) vendors. The contract requires system installation, water quality testing in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 standards, monthly maintenance, and quarterly and annual service checks. Specific technical requirements include installing gray SCH80 PVC piping, micron and carbon filters, water softener, UV and endotoxin filtration, and service deionization tanks. The total contract will be structured with 11 contract line items (CLINs) covering installation, maintenance, and testing, with specific pricing to be determined by the offeror. Performance will be at the Michael E. DeBakey Medical Center located in Houston, Texas, with work primarily focused in Mechanical Bay-9 and specific medical processing rooms.