Sources Sought Notice: Industrial Water Treatment PILOT

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is conducting market research to identify small businesses capable of providing comprehensive industrial water treatment and management services for Building 10 E-wing and F-Wing on their campus. The procurement focuses on evaluation, procurement, installation, and maintenance of water treatment hardware for multiple hydronic systems, including Energy Recovery/Preheat Hot Water Systems, Heating and Reheat Water Systems, Chilled Water Systems, and Process Cooling Water Systems. Key contract requirements include cleaning and passivating hydronic systems, chemical maintenance, monthly filter changes, annual corrosion coupon analysis, and BAS system monitoring with BACnet protocol capability. Contractors must provide Subject Matter Experts with NACE certification and expertise in microbial detection, including Legionella testing. The sources sought notice is classified under NAICS code 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services, with capability statements due by 3:00 PM local time on December 20, 2024.

The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, indicating exclusive competition among small business entities. While specific award values are not disclosed in the documentation, the scope suggests a complex and potentially substantial service contract covering comprehensive water treatment management across multiple building systems. The contract will require detailed technical capabilities, including specialized expertise in hydronic system maintenance, chemical monitoring, and advanced water treatment technologies. Contractors must demonstrate their business size, socioeconomic status, and provide evidence of relevant experience in industrial water treatment services. The pilot nature of the procurement suggests this may be an initial phase of a potentially larger ongoing water management initiative for the NIH campus, with potential for future expanded service agreements depending on the performance and outcomes of this initial engagement.