Water treatment - HOU VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking chemical water treatment services for the Houston VA Medical Center through solicitation 36C25625Q1075. The procurement covers comprehensive water treatment for multiple systems including boilers, cooling towers, chillers, heating hot water systems, and potable water wells. Key requirements include chemical treatment, preventative maintenance, emergency repair services, technical advisory services, and on-site water testing every two weeks during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Contractors must have at least five years of experience in water treatment, maintain a state-certified laboratory, and employ a water treatment specialist with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or physical sciences. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for June 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with technical questions due by June 25, 2025, at noon, and the anticipated contract start date of July 8, 2025.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services. The contract structure includes a base year and four 12-month option periods, with an estimated total value of approximately $19 million. Services will be performed at the Houston VAMC facility, with the contractor required to provide regular bi-weekly on-site water testing and maintain continuous treatment operations. The procurement falls under PSC code M1NB for Operation of Heating and Cooling Plants, and wage determinations apply based on the Texas Service Contract Act requirements. The solicitation includes multiple supporting documents such as wage determinations, pre-bid requests for information, and amendment documentation to guide potential offerors through the bidding process.