F103--FY26 | Water Quality Management (Base +4)
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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) is soliciting proposals for Water Quality Management Services (F103--FY26) for the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity covers comprehensive water quality testing, treatment, and maintenance across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and St. Albans campuses. Proposals are due Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This requirement includes a wide range of services:
- Testing: Dental waterline, Legionella, potable water (including copper, lead, total coliform, E. coli), and sterile processing service water (HPC, pH, TOC, Endotoxins, metals).
- Maintenance & Operations: Quarterly water fountain/dispenser maintenance (VA will supply filters), operation and maintenance of Monochloramine Domestic Water Treatment Systems, quarterly ice machine and Retherm unit cleaning and disinfection (including Brooklyn units).
- Monitoring: Automated monitoring of incoming potable water parameters with remote access.
- Treatment: Utility water treatment for cooling tower and boiler systems.
- Specialized Services: Laundry wastewater testing (St. Albans only).
- Chemicals: Supply and management of water treatment chemicals, with a dedicated pricing sheet for chemical delivery and storage.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year option periods (Base: May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027; Option Years through April 30, 2031).
- Response Deadline: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Submission Method: Email to Christopher.Weider@va.gov
- Place of Performance: VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY 10010
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services)
- PSC Code: F103 (Water Quality Support Services)
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Offerors must be engaged full-time in providing water treatment services and maintain a certified laboratory.
Key Updates (Amendment 0001)
- Response Deadline Extended: From March 27, 2026, to April 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Questions Period: Now closed.
- Clarifications: VA will supply filters for water fountain maintenance. Brooklyn Retherm units are confirmed to be included in the requirement.
- Scope Adjustments: Updated SOW chart and revised ST108 requirements for sterile processing water testing, with an updated Price/Cost Schedule attached.
Pricing Information
A separate "Chemical Delivery and Storage Price List.xlsx" document outlines the pricing structure for a base year and four option years. Bidders must populate this sheet with their proposed unit prices and quantities for chemical delivery and storage services.