F103--Utility Critical Water Testing at Asheville VAMC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Presolicitation for Utility Critical Water Testing Services at the Asheville VAMC in Asheville, NC. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation (36C24626Q0660) is expected to be released around June 17, 2026. Responses are due by June 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The VA requires comprehensive testing and reporting services for utility and critical water systems. Key requirements include:
- Performing all Utility Critical Water Testing, including labor and materials.
- Ensuring testing and reporting comply with AAMI TIR34.1:2014/(R)2017 standards.
- Specific tests for critical water (reverse osmosis) include:
- Bacterial (monthly)
- Endotoxin (annually)
- Total Organic Carbon (monthly)
- pH (meter) (monthly)
- Water Hardness (ppm CaCO3) (annually)
- Ionic Contaminants (annually)
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Size Standard: $26 Million
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC)
- Place of Performance: Asheville VAMC, 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805, USA
- Response Date: June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published Date: June 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Point of Contact: Kristine Woodbury, Contract Specialist, kristine.woodbury@va.gov, 757-728-3449.
- Correspondence: All correspondence and responses must be submitted via email to kristine.woodbury@va.gov. Telephone requests will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This notice is a pre-solicitation and not a request for proposals or quotes. Offerors are responsible for downloading all documents, including any amendments, directly from the Contract Opportunities website once the solicitation is released.