Q301--Water Quality Laboratory Testing Service
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 36C26326Q0973
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs St. Cloud VA Health Care System St Cloud MN 56303
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 seeks quotes for water quality laboratory testing services at the VA Saint Cloud Health Care System, with quotes due September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. This is an unrestricted RFQ for commercial items under FAR Subpart 12.6, evaluated on price alone.
Place of performance is 4801 Veterans Drive, Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56303. The contractor must provide all transportation, labor, equipment, materials, sample collection bottles, and courier services for monthly and quarterly water quality testing in compliance with ANSI/AAMI ST108 standards and VHA Directive 1116. Testing covers critical water systems (RO storage, cart washers, sink wands, AMSCO disinfectors, loop ports, and water treatment systems), utility water systems, and steam systems. The contractor must maintain active certification from the Minnesota Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (MNELAP), provide up to 20 retests annually and 16 courier trips per year, and notify the VA point of contact within 24 hours of out-of-compliance results. The NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a size standard of $19.0 million. PSC is Q301 (Reference Laboratory Testing).
The base period of performance runs January 15, 2027 through January 14, 2028, with four one-year option periods available at government discretion. This is a firm-fixed-price acquisition with pricing as the sole award criterion, subject to special responsibility requirements including MNELAP accreditation. Technical questions are due September 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Contracting Officer John Milroy is located at the Network Contracting Office 23 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; submit quotes to john.milroy@va.gov in PDF or DOCX format only with solicitation number 36C26326Q0973 in the subject line.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested. Solicitation number 36C26326Q0973 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 541380 with a size standard of $19.0 million. A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation. The VA anticipates a firm fixed price contract award to provide services to VA Saint Cloud Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Dr., Saint Cloud, MN 56303. The period of performance is 01-15-2027 to 01-14-2028 for the base year period of performance. There are four (4) one-year option periods available at the government s discretion. FAR provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document. FAR clauses 52.212-4 apply to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document. Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. Submission of Quotes Technical Questions are due to the Contracting Officer by 09/08/2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by 09/14/2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Quotes are required to be emailed to John.Milroy@VA.GOV in .pdf or .docx format only prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Offeror shall submit offers by Due Date/Time specified in Block 8 of Standard Form (SF) 1449 of solicitation to John Milroy, Contracting Officer, at john.milroy@va.gov with Solicitation 36C26326Q0973 in subject line. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety before the solicitation closing. Contact John Milroy, Contract Specialist at john.milroy@va.gov or 605-336-3230 ext. 7719 for information regarding the solicitation.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested.
Solicitation number 36C26326Q0973 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01.
The NAICS code for the solicitation is 541380 with a size standard of $19.0 million.
A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation.
The VA anticipates a firm fixed price contract award to provide services to VA Saint Cloud Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Dr., Saint Cloud, MN 56303.
The period of performance is 01-15-2027 to 01-14-2028 for the base year period of performance. There are four (4) one-year option periods available at the government s discretion. FAR provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document.
FAR clauses 52.212-4 apply to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document.
Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition.
Submission of Quotes
Technical Questions are due to the Contracting Officer by 09/08/2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by 09/14/2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Quotes are required to be emailed to John.Milroy@VA.GOV in .pdf or .docx format only prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Offeror shall submit offers by Due Date/Time specified in Block 8 of Standard Form (SF) 1449 of solicitation to John Milroy, Contracting Officer, at john.milroy@va.gov with Solicitation 36C26326Q0973 in subject line.
It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety before the solicitation closing.
Contact John Milroy, Contract Specialist at john.milroy@va.gov or 605-336-3230 ext. 7719 for information regarding the solicitation.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q301--Water Quality Laboratory Testing Services | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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