4610--EQUIPMENT, WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM, DETROIT
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for a Water Purification System for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The solicitation has been amended to include a Statement of Work. Questions are due by January 23, 2026, at 09:00 AM EST, and proposals are due by January 30, 2026, at 02:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to provide the Detroit Sterile Processing Service (SPS) with an incoming water quality system that meets AAMI TIR 34 and SPS equipment manufacturer specifications for microbial and chemical quality. The system aims to reduce instrument pitting and corrosion, minimize microbial fouling and scaling, and improve cleaning quality and efficiency. The required system must be effective, reliable, and economical, comprising three elements:
- Pretreatment: Including sediment filter, carbon filtration, and water softening.
- Principal Treatment Process: May include reverse osmosis (RO), deionization (DI), water quality sensors, bacteria filter, or distillation.
- Distribution System: Must continuously disinfect critical water using a distribution pump, UV light, and endotoxin filtration. It requires sample ports, a tight-fitting, easily disinfected storage tank vented through a hydrophobic 0.2 µm air filter, and a minimum velocity of 3 ft/sec in the distal loop under peak demand.
Key Requirements
The system must include a Comprehensive SPD Water Purification System (e.g., 7200 GPD RO, 185 GAL TANK, 70 GPM, BLEND VALVE ASSEMBLY), along with associated items such as label kits, reagents for endotoxin and bacteria testing, total organic carbon tests, AAMI contaminant testing, and labor for installation assistance, start-up, initial validation, and owner training. Technical specifications require multi-stage filtration (activated carbon, mechanical, or reverse osmosis) capable of removing chlorine, lead, pesticides, cysts, and sediments, with a flow rate of 0.5-1.0 GPM, capacity of 200-300 gallons, operating pressure of 30-120 psi, and temperature range of 33°F to 100°F. Components must be food-grade and NSF/ANSI Standard 42 & 53 certified.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI 48201
- Questions Due: January 23, 2026, 09:00 AM EST
- Proposals Due: January 30, 2026, 02:00 PM EST
Submission & Contact
Offerors are encouraged to review the Statement of Work and re-issue quotes as needed. Invoices are to be submitted electronically. The primary point of contact is Percy Johnson, Contracting Officer, at percy.johnson2@va.gov. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.