Reverse Osmosis System Modifications

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 seeks modification and reconfiguration of reverse osmosis and deionization critical water systems at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, with quotes due September 23, 2026, and questions due September 17, 2026. This is an unrestricted commercial acquisition under FAR Part 12, conducted as a request for quotes with one Firm Fixed Price award anticipated.

Place of performance is Minneapolis, Minnesota (1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417). The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a size standard of $19 million. The PSC code is J046, Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment.

Scope includes separating and reconfiguring the Laboratory and Sterile Processing Service deionization critical water loop, integrating it with the existing reverse osmosis critical water loop, replacing piping, installing new UV sterilizer and multi-cartridge filtration systems, adding twelve AAMI ST108-compliant flushing and testing ports to reverse osmosis loop points of use, installing four AAMI ST108-compliant steam sampling ports on sterilizers with condensate conversion capabilities, replacing the reverse osmosis low pressure switch and six reverse osmosis membranes, sanitizing systems, and isolating two unused deionized water sinks. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment.

Contractor qualifications require manufacturer training certificates for reverse osmosis/deionized water systems, UV sterilizer, and ST108 testing systems; Certified Water Technologist certification or equivalent consisting of manufacturer training plus documented experience on medical-grade reverse osmosis/deionized water systems; a Minnesota-licensed Journeyman or Master plumber or equivalent mechanical piping certification (may be satisfied by a subcontractor); and demonstrated previous experience with medical-grade reverse osmosis/deionized water systems and ST108 testing. A site visit is scheduled for 7:00–8:00 AM on September 17, 2026, in Room 1B-102. The period of performance runs September 25, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Award is anticipated 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Evaluation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with pricing requested for materials and labor as separate line items on Standard Form 1449.