Sources Sought 36C26025Q0207 Walla Walla VA Water and Sewer Operator Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking water and sewer operator services for the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center located in Walla Walla, Washington. The sources sought notice is focused on identifying qualified contractors who can provide comprehensive water system management, including monthly water operator and cross-connection control services, backflow preventor maintenance, Legionella and HPC testing, and critical water system testing for Sterile Processing Services. Contractors must hold valid certified water operator licenses and be capable of managing a Group A small water system in compliance with Washington State Department of Health requirements. The evaluation will likely focus on vendors' experience with state certifications, demonstrated laboratory partnerships, ability to conduct monthly on-site inspections, and capacity to provide firm-fixed pricing for services. Responses to this pre-solicitation notice are due by February 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time, with the procurement classified under NAICS code 221310 and PSC code H246.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific small business set-aside or socio-economic program designations. No incumbent contractor details are provided in the source documentation. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the scope suggests this will be a recurring monthly service contract with requirements for ongoing water system management and testing. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, supplies, and personnel to conduct monthly testing and generate required reports for the VA medical center. The services will require coordination with Washington State Department of Health standards and the City of Walla Walla's municipal requirements for sewer system testing. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in water system management, laboratory testing, and regulatory compliance specific to healthcare facility water infrastructure.