Q301--Legionella Testing for Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital located in Hines, IL.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Great Lakes Acquisition Center is seeking contractors to provide comprehensive legionella testing services at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The procurement requires contractors to supply labor, supervision, materials, and equipment to test water in patient areas, with all work to be performed in accordance with a specific statement of work. Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit a capability statement by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, via email to jerri.schuster@va.gov. This Sources Sought notice is a market research tool designed to identify qualified contractors and determine the availability of potential service providers. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services, and the government emphasizes that this is an informational request only, with no guarantee of a future solicitation.

This pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or provide details about potential award values or contract budgets. The opportunity is currently in the market research phase, and the VA has not disclosed specific evaluation criteria beyond the submission of capability statements. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the documentation. Interested parties are advised that this is not a formal request for proposal, and the government may or may not proceed with an actual solicitation. All proprietary information submitted will be handled confidentially, and the VA has stated that telephone inquiries will not be returned. Contractors are encouraged to monitor Contract Opportunities for potential future developments related to this legionella testing service procurement.