Reverse Osmosis System Modifications

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is soliciting quotes for reverse osmosis and deionization system modifications at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, with quotes due October 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central time and technical questions due October 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central time. This is an unrestricted, commercial item procurement (FAR Part 12) issued as a Request for Quote under Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation.

Place of performance is Minneapolis, Minnesota (1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417). The contract period runs November 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, with a target substantial completion of 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. The NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million.

Primary work includes separating the Laboratory and Sterile Processing Service (SPS) deionized critical water loop and reconnecting it to the existing reverse osmosis critical water loop, placing SPS entirely on the RO system while the Laboratory remains on the DI system. Secondary scope includes installing new UV sterilizer and multi-cartridge filtration systems on the RO loop; adding 12 AAMI ST108-compliant testing ports at points of use on the RO loop; installing four AAMI ST108-compliant steam sampling ports on steam sterilizers; replacing RO membranes and low-pressure switches; sanitizing systems after installation; and removing two unused DI sinks from service.

Contractor qualifications must include manufacturer training certificates for AmeriWater RO/DI and Culligan or equivalent UV systems (lead technician only, provided the lead technician is on-site during work); Water Treatment Technician Certification satisfied through manufacturer training plus documented hands-on experience on medical-grade RO/DI systems; and state-licensed Journeyman or Master plumber certification or equivalent mechanical piping certification (may be satisfied by subcontractors). All work must comply with OSHA requirements and VA specifications, including daily performance logs and COR-approved submittals prior to installation.

A mandatory site visit is scheduled October 15, 2026, 7:00–8:00 AM, room 2G-146, second floor, Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Offerors planning to attend should contact Faris Chiad at faris.chiad@va.gov or 612-484-7277. Technical questions go to Cameron Rick at Cameron.rick@va.gov. Prospective offerors must be registered and current in SAM.gov at time of offer. Award will be one Firm Fixed Price to a responsible contractor. Quotes must be emailed to Cameron.rick@va.gov prior to closing.