H346--Legionella Water Testing
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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), Network Contracting Office 22, is soliciting quotations for Consolidated Water Utilities Management (CWUM) Services, which includes Legionella Water Testing, for multiple VA Health Care Systems. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotations are due May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement encompasses comprehensive CWUM Services, ensuring the safety and quality of water systems across various VA facilities. Key services include:
- Sustainability Services: Ongoing management and improvement of water utilities.
- Validation Sampling and Testing: Specific testing for Legionella, Total Bacteria, Sterile Processing Services (SPS) water quality, Dental waterline, Dialysis water, and Operating Room Heater Water.
- Equipment Servicing: Monthly maintenance, reagent refreshment, consumable parts replacement, sensor calibration, and cellular data connection service for CWUM systems.
- Continuous Water Monitoring: Implementation and management of remote monitoring devices for water systems.
- Web-based Data Management System: Provision of a system to collect, analyze, and store data, including management plans, verification activities, corrective actions, and validation test results.
- Administrative Operations: Assistance with CWUM operations, recommendations for improvements, customization of trending reports, remote support, and training for Water Safety Committees.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity.
- Period of Performance: A base period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with options that could extend the contract through August 31, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19 Million.
- Product Service Code: H346 (Inspection And Laboratory Services (Except Medical/Dental): Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
- Submission Method: Electronic submission to Marc.Torres@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the lowest price, provided the offer is reasonable and does not exceed available funding.
- Required Certifications: Offerors must provide valid certifications including CDC Elite Lab, ISO/IEC 17025 Lab, State Certified Water Sampler (CA, AZ, NM), Plumbing Design Reviewer (ASPE CPD), State Licensed Plumber (CA, AZ, NM), Environmental Engineer PE Licensed (CA, AZ, NM), and Mechanical Engineer PE Licensed (CA, AZ, NM).
Eligibility & Notes
This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in the VA's financial system using the 10091 webform and have an active SAM registration. Credit will be given for certified SDVOSBs and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) as subcontractors. Failure to submit required certifications or complete SAM registration may lead to disqualification. Offerors are advised to monitor SAM.gov for any amendments.