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 proposals for Consolidated Water Utilities Management (CWUM) Services, including Legionella Water Testing, for multiple VA Health Care Systems. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The response deadline is June 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement encompasses comprehensive CWUM services, including sustainability services, validation sampling and testing, equipment servicing, continuous water monitoring, and a web-based data management system. Specific testing includes Legionella, Total Bacteria, Sterile Processing Services (SPS) water quality, Dental waterline, Dialysis water, and Operating Room Heater Water Testing. The contractor will also provide remote monitoring devices, administrative operations assistance, recommendations for improvements, customized trending reports, remote support, and training for Water Safety Committees. Monthly equipment service, including reagent refreshment and sensor calibration, is also required.
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 extending through August 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- 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
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission to Marc.Torres@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Price, provided it is reasonable and within available funding.
- Required Certifications: Offerors must provide valid certifications for 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 (CA, AZ, NM), and Mechanical Engineer PE (CA, AZ, NM).
- Questions: Answers to vendor questions will be posted on May 27, 2026.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the VA's financial system (using the 10091 webform) and SAM.gov. Failure to submit required certifications or complete SAM registration may lead to disqualification. Credit will be given for certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors.