VISN2 Legionella Testing and Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 is seeking Legionella water sample testing and analysis services for multiple VA medical centers across Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 2, covering facilities in New York and New Jersey. The contract will span a 5-year ordering period from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2030, requiring testing of approximately 5,190 water samples annually across 15 VA medical facilities in conformance with VHA Directive 1061 for prevention of healthcare-associated Legionella disease. Contractors must possess CDC Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) certification and New York State Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) accreditation, with testing conducted using ISO 11731 methodology and a detection limit of 0.1 Colony Forming Units per milliliter. The evaluation will be based on technical capability, past performance, and pricing according to FAR provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2. The most recent amendment extends the quote submission deadline to September 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST and includes revisions to the statement of work.

This procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity with a contract value range between $2,500 and $2,500,000. The contract structure is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed price arrangement that includes quarterly sampling events at each facility, with potential for additional non-routine sampling as needed. Contractors have the option to either collect samples on-site themselves or have VA personnel collect samples for laboratory analysis, with preliminary reports required within 7 days and final comprehensive reports due within 14 days of sample receipt. The contract also requires storage of Legionella isolates at temperatures below -20°C for six months, with costs included in the sample analysis pricing. Testing will cover various Legionella species identification and enumeration, with results submitted in Excel format compatible with VA's Water Safety Management Tool.