W099--Reverse Osmosis System Lease with Maintenance and Water Quality Testing Service at Manhattan VA Medical Center.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a contractor to lease a reverse osmosis system with maintenance and water quality testing services for the Manhattan VA Medical Center located at 423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY. The solicitation (36C24225Q0139) will focus on providing a critical water treatment system for the Sterile Processing Service (SPS), with comprehensive water quality testing capabilities. The primary objective is to secure a robust water treatment solution that meets the medical center's operational requirements. The solicitation will be evaluated under NAICS code 532490 with a size standard of $40.0 million, and the RFQ is expected to be posted around December 12, 2024, though this date is subject to change. Contractors must be prepared to demonstrate their ability to provide all necessary resources to meet the detailed Performance Work requirements that will be outlined in the upcoming Request for Quotation.

The contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, with a performance period spanning from January 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and includes provisions for four additional option years. No specific award value was disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, but interested small businesses should be prepared to provide a comprehensive leasing and maintenance solution for the water treatment system. The place of performance is specifically identified as the VA Medical Center in Manhattan, with no response required at this time from potential bidders. Contractors should carefully review the upcoming RFQ for detailed specifications, performance requirements, and submission guidelines. The solicitation represents an opportunity for small businesses specialized in commercial and industrial machinery rental and leasing, particularly those with experience in medical facility water treatment systems.