6640--Water Purification System Upgrade Intent to Sole Source
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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 (NCO) 19, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source procurement to Evoqua Water Technologies for a Water Purification System Upgrade at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. This upgrade involves proprietary hardware and specialized labor for an existing Reverse Osmosis (RO) system. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to meet this requirement by February 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.
Purpose & Scope
The Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC requires an upgrade to its existing Reverse Osmosis system. The procurement includes specific items and services:
- KIT, M41RGP MEMBRANE EXPANSION (2 EA)
- MEMBRANE FILMTEC XLE PRO-4040 DRY (2 EA)
- UV,12GPM,304SS,VIQUA,VP600M (1 EA)
- TANK, 250 GAL TERRAPURE PLSIC BAS W/FTGS (1 EA)
- HOUSING, CTRDG 316SS 5RNDX30 2" NMPT (1 EA)
- FILTER CTRDG,30" 0.05UM HF POLYSUL PP (1 EA)
- Afterhours Labor to add two additional RO membrane housings and membranes to the existing RO system during periods of minimal or no use.
Sole Source Justification
Evoqua Water Technologies is identified as the sole manufacturer and authorized party capable of providing the necessary proprietary parts and upgrade services. The requirement mandates factory-trained technicians and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts due to the specialized nature of the hardware.
Contract Details
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Manufacturing of Medical Instruments and Supplies)
- Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Department/Agency: Veterans Affairs
- Office: NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)
Response Information
This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, any interested parties who believe they can meet the government's stated needs must submit their interest and capability by February 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Responses should clearly demonstrate the ability to supply the products and/or services outlined, including relevant information such as specifications, cut sheets, brochures, or capability statements. Submissions are to be sent via email to Jeremy.ferrer@va.gov.
The Government reserves the sole discretion to determine whether to compete this requirement based on responses received and is not responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties.