J045--PMR REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER SYSTEM
Overview
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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), specifically the San Diego VA Health Care System, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Full-Service Maintenance, Preventative Monthly Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), and Intervening Service Calls for Government-owned Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Systems. This is not a solicitation. Responses are due May 4, 2026, at 10:00 am MST.
Scope of Work
The required services include comprehensive maintenance for RO Water Systems across various locations within the VA San Diego Healthcare System (Buildings 1 and 2). Key services encompass:
- Full-service maintenance, including PMIs and intervening service calls.
- Rental and maintenance of hot & cold-water softener units.
- Rental and exchange of Deionized Water Tanks.
- RO DI Service, including lab samples, mixed beds exchange, and annual UV/Post Filter service.
- Retrofitting the 6th Floor Millipore Central System and providing 5th Floor UV Post Treatment Supply.
- Providing all necessary professional advice, guidance, parts, materials, equipment, and personnel.
- Submitting detailed breakdown reports for material and parts expenditures, and invoices broken down by labor, materials, and parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research Only)
- Set-Aside: Primarily seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The VA is mandated to consider a total SDVOSB set-aside, but will consider other small businesses (VOSBs, 8(a), HUBZone) if SDVOSB responses are inadequate.
- NAICS Code: 221310 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment.
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 10:00 am MST.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested offerors must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications and ability to perform the described work. Submissions must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, and email.
- DUNS number, CAGE Code, and Tax ID Number.
- Type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDB). All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSBs and VOSBs must also be registered in the SBA-Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS). Submissions should be emailed to felicia.simpson@va.gov, marked "Attn: Felicia Simpson, Contract Specialist."
Additional Notes
This is for market research only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or reimburse costs for responding. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.