B533--Hemodialysis Water Analysis | Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center
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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 4, is seeking proposals for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Hemodialysis Water Analysis services at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, PA. This is a new requirement to ensure the safety and quality of water used in hemodialysis treatments. The estimated value for this opportunity is approximately $19 Million. Quotes are due by January 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive hemodialysis water analysis services, including monitoring bacteria and endotoxin counts in hemodialysis machines. Key services include:
- Bacteria Colony Count analysis (estimated 206 per year)
- Endotoxin count analysis (estimated 206 per year)
- AAMI contamination panel testing (estimated 28 per year)
The contractor must be a certified laboratory capable of performing bacterial assays in accordance with ANSI/AAMI 13959, 2014. Responsibilities also include providing all necessary sample containers, shipping materials (boxes, Styrofoam inserts, freezer packs, test tubes, bottles, bubble pack), and prepaid overnight return labels. Test results must be provided in a written and certified electronic copy within 48 hours, with immediate phone notification to the VA if any results exceed allowable ANSI/AAMI standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Award IDIQ with Firm Fixed Price Task Orders
- Period of Performance: February 11, 2026 – February 10, 2031 (5 years)
- Estimated Value: Approximately $19,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Set-aside
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services)
- Product Service Code: B533 (Water Quality Studies)
- Place of Performance: Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
- Order Limitations: Minimum order $2,500.00; Maximum order $1,500.00 for a single item, or $16,000.00 for a combination of items.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Questions Due: January 20, 2026
- Quotes Due: January 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: All questions and quotes must be submitted via email only to keri.lewis2@va.gov.
- Required Documents: Submissions must include a signed SF 1449, a signed VAAR 852.219-75, and documentation supporting the requirements outlined in SOW Section 4.0(a).
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Keri Lewis (keri.lewis2@va.gov)