Water Softeners and Installation for the St. Cloud VAHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 23, is soliciting quotes for water softeners and installation services at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. The contract seeks a firm fixed-price solution to replace three existing water softener units with new vertical pressure type systems, complete with tanks, control valves, brine makers, electronic controllers, meters, and remote monitor displays. Technical requirements include providing 0-PPM soft water to the campus, with contractors responsible for removing existing equipment, installing new infrastructure, performing system testing, and providing staff training. The solicitation requires interested contractors to submit technical questions by May 21, 2025, and final quotes by June 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT. Evaluation criteria will focus on compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and the ability to meet detailed technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 221310, with a size standard of $41 million. The place of performance is located at 4801 Veterans Drive in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where contractors will replace water softener systems with minimal disruption to hospital operations. The project allows for potential shutdown windows ranging from 4-8 hours or multiple shorter periods, and requires precise modifications to existing infrastructure including piping, valves, and control systems. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the detailed technical requirements suggest a complex installation project. Site visits are scheduled for May 15, 2025, with multiple time slots available for potential contractors to inspect the existing facilities and understand the scope of work.