Reverse Osmosis System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (Veterans Health Administration) is procuring a reverse osmosis system, with proposals due August 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT. The procurement is a total small business set-aside. A single source justification document identifies Culligan as the sole source supplier, citing unique technical characteristics and the risk that alternative systems would require costly reconstruction of existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure incompatible with a late October 2026 construction completion deadline.

Place of performance is Rolla, Missouri (13063 Old Wire Rd, Rolla, MO 65401), with initial offsite warehouse delivery available at Columbia, Missouri (2701 Vandiver Dr, Columbia, MO 65202).

The contractor must supply one reverse osmosis system meeting brand-specific requirements: a Culligan Aquasential Backwashing carbon filter (HE FC-9), G1-3L Reverse Osmosis System with 1.18 gpm nominal capacity, 100-gallon cone-bottom holding tank, Grundfos CME 5 pump (IE5 efficiency, 1 x 200-240V rated), portable exchange DI tanks, CUV5-151 Ultraviolet system (15 GPM flow rate), natural filter housing with .2 micron filtration, resistivity monitor with automatic temperature control to 25 degrees Celsius, and backpressure valve. The contractor must be an authorized Culligan distributor and submit an Authorized Distributor Letter with the quote. Contract includes white glove installation, manufacturer's two-year free replacement warranty with free return shipping, field verification, and shop drawings prior to installation. Delivery is required within 45 days after receipt of order. Period of performance runs November 2, 2026 through January 31, 2027. Evaluation weighs Technical Requirements and Past Performance (combined) as more significant than Price. NAICS code 339112, PSC code 4620. Firm fixed price, FOB destination.