SPS Steam Water Testing

The Special Notice is a contract amendment issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 (VISN 17) for steam water testing services at the Harlingen VA Facility in Texas. The amendment, identified as contract number 36C25725Q0505, focuses on updating the Statement of Work (SOW), posting additional questions and answers, and revising the project schedule. Specifically, the contract involves monthly water quality testing for utility, critical, and steam water at various points of use, adhering to ANSI/AAMI ST108 standards. The contract is set for a base period of 12 months with four optional year extensions, covering comprehensive water sampling, testing, and reporting activities to ensure water and steam used in sterilization processes meet specified specifications.

The opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) operating within the Testing Laboratories and Services (NAICS 541380) category. Contractors will be responsible for performing up to 15 re-testing actions per year and conducting emergency 3-day performance testing when critical water lines experience changes or damages. The testing will be performed at the Harlingen Care Center located at 2601 Veterans Dr., Harlingen, TX 78559. Key deadlines include a posting date of May 13, 2025, and a response due date of May 16, 2025. Eligible contractors must be classified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and have the technical capability to conduct specialized water quality testing in healthcare facility environments, with a focus on maintaining rigorous water quality standards for medical sterilization processes.