SOURCES SOUGHT H946--Water System Chemical Treatment Services for the VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19, is requesting sources for water system chemical treatment services at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, with responses due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. This is a sources-sought notice (market research only) and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation to issue a contract.

The scope covers routine water system chemical testing, monitoring, and maintenance treatment services; plant softener salt supply and delivery; critical parts and chemical supplies for unscheduled maintenance and repairs; and troubleshooting and testing services. The awardee must provide bi-weekly onsite testing and servicing visits, maintain a 12-hour onsite response requirement for service calls, and sustain a 12-hour emergency chemical delivery capability.

Respondents must hold Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing registration, demonstrate continuous industrial water treatment service experience, employ a chemist or chemical engineer with relevant certifications, and confirm field technician certifications in water treatment. The NAICS Code is 221310 (Water treatment and distribution) with a small business size standard of $41 million. Small businesses must address subcontracting limitations under FAR 52.219-14, whereby services cannot exceed 50 percent subcontracted to non-similarly situated entities.

Place of performance is Salt Lake City, Utah. Responses are limited to eight pages including a cover letter. Proprietary information must be marked as business sensitive. All response expenses are the responsibility of the respondent. Direct responses to Contracting Officer John Cheng at John.Cheng2@va.gov.