B533--Phigenics Patented Water Monitoring Services & Equipment Maintenance/Repair - Detroit VA Notice of Intent to Awd Sole-Source
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
December 18, 2025
SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE-SOURCE
GE Optima 660 CT Scanner Maintenance & Repairs
36C25026Q0187
The Detroit VA Medical Center (VAMC) requires Phigenics Continuous Water Monitoring Services and System Maintenance & Repairs.
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 intends to issue a sole-source solicitation to Phigenics, LLC, 3S701 West Avenue, Warrenville, IL 60555, for patented water monitoring services and maintenance and repair of the multiple Phigenics monitoring and disinfection systems. Phigenics is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole proprietor for Phigenics equipment and services under this requirement.
Per Phigenics proprietary letter, Phigenics is the sole proprietor for the Potable Water Analytics systems as well as the web-based data management system phiMetrics, and is exclusively authorized to repair/maintain/service the following equipment and associated services:
Equipment
WME-1075 PWA Base Monitoring System 2.0
WME-1080 PWA Base Monitoring System Hot and Cold 2.0
WME-1175 PWA Advanced Monitoring System 2.
WME-1525 PWA Base Secondary Disinfection System 2.0
WME-1625 PWA Advanced Secondary Disinfection System 2.0
Services
WMS-300 Water Management Program Survey (developed and operated with WMS-500/WMS-520)
WMS-350 Water Management Program (developed and operated with WMS-500/WMS-520)
WMS-500 phiMetrics - Web based Data Management Service
WMS-520 phiAnalytics Web-based Data Management Service
WMS-1075 PWA Base Monitoring System Service 2.0
WMS-1080 PWA Base Monitoring System Hot and Cold Service 2.0
WMS-1175 PWA Advanced Monitoring System Service 2.0
WMS-1525 PWA Base Secondary Disinfection System Service 2.0
WMS-1625 PWA Advanced Secondary Disinfection System Service 2.0
Phigenics Validation Test (PVT) Legionella and Total Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria (THAB) both use our patented TimeZero test method for quantitative measurement of viable Legionella and total heterotrophic aerobic bacteria. The uses, compositions and methods for both testing products are registered in three U.S. Patents: USPTO Nos. 7,939,314; 7,935,521; and 7,901,932.
This procurement, therefore, is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541380, and the Small Business Administration Size Standard is $19.0 Million.
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of fully meeting the requirements may submit a quote, which may be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that the responding company can meet the requirements of the Government. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Responses to this notice are due no later than Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, to Jeannie Ortiz, Contracting Officer, via email at jeanne.ortiz@va.gov.