Q301--Legionella and Dental HPC Testing Service Contract Portland

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking quarterly Legionella and Dental HPC Testing Services for the Portland VA Medical Center through solicitation 36C26025Q0337. The procurement covers comprehensive water testing services including legionella testing, total heterotrophic plate count testing, and oxidant residual testing at both Portland and Vancouver VA campuses. Contractors must be certified by the CDC ELITE program for environmental legionella testing, maintain environmental microbiology accreditation, provide Electronic Data Interchange capabilities, and store isolates for six months while complying with HIPAA guidelines. The contract structure includes a base year plus four option years with services performed at the contractor's laboratory and 24/7 availability required. The original quote deadline of August 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT has been extended to August 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT, with all submissions required via email to darien.justice@va.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 541380 with a size standard of $19 million. The contract requires quarterly collection of approximately 160 total samples, including 120 legionella test bundles, 120 total heterotrophic plate count tests for various water sources, 6 tests for cooling towers, and 160 tests for dental areas across the Portland and Vancouver facilities. Services will be scheduled quarterly after contract award with testing occurring both during and outside normal operating hours, and contractors must submit for VA badging. Payment terms are NET 30 with invoices submitted quarterly in arrears upon completion of services. Performance will take place in Portland, Oregon, with the contractor responsible for sample collection, transport, laboratory testing, training, oversight, and retesting when necessary.