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

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, is seeking Legionella Testing Services for Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital located in Hines, Illinois. The procurement will be conducted as an Open-Market Solicitation under NAICS code 541380 for reference laboratory testing services, with solicitation number 36C25225Q0373. The VA intends to issue the solicitation on or around April 25, 2025, with quotes due no later than May 5, 2025, at 10:00am local time. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, interested vendors should prepare comprehensive testing proposals for Legionella detection and analysis. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Jerri Schuster, Contract Specialist, who can be reached at jerri.schuster@va.gov.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors, providing a targeted opportunity for businesses meeting this qualification. No incumbent contractor information was provided in the pre-solicitation notice, and specific budget ranges or award values were not disclosed. The testing services will be focused on Legionella detection protocols at the VA hospital, with the expectation that qualified vendors can demonstrate comprehensive laboratory testing capabilities. Potential bidders should carefully review the full solicitation documentation when released and ensure they meet the SDVOSB requirements and have appropriate laboratory testing credentials for healthcare facility environmental testing. The contract appears to be structured as a short-term service agreement, with the initial solicitation covering testing services for the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.