Boise VAMC Legionella Laboratory Testing Services
SOL #: 36C26026Q0426Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)
VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, United States
Place of Performance
Boise, ID
NAICS
Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)
PSC
Reference Laboratory Testing (Q301)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 10, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 21, 2026, 12:00 AM
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 Boise VAMC, is soliciting proposals for Legionella Laboratory Testing Services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a contractor to provide personnel, equipment, and resources for collecting and analyzing water samples for Legionella and other parameters. The contract is a single-award Firm-Fixed-Price with a five-year ordering period. Offers are due March 20, 2026, by 5 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for:
- Collecting and analyzing water samples from various locations within the Boise VAMC campus.
- Testing for Legionella, Residual Biocide (Chlorine), Temperature, and pH.
- Serotyping positive Legionella samples through a CDC ELITE accredited laboratory.
- Analyzing Dental Water samples for bacteria.
- Analyzing Sterile Processing Service (SPS) water samples for Bacteria, Hardness, Conductivity, and Total Alkalinity.
- Analyzing Potable Water samples for Total Coliform & E. Coli.
- Ensuring personnel collecting samples are trained in Legionella sampling protocols, with annual certification provided to the COR.
- Adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and VHA Directives.
- Scheduling quarterly sampling days with the COR.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single-award Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
- Period of Performance: A five (5) year ordering period, consisting of a Base Period (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) and four subsequent Option Periods, extending through March 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories) with a size standard of $19 Million.
- Place of Performance: Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center (BVAMC), Boise, ID.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 20, 2026, 5 PM PDT.
- Questions Deadline: March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM PT.
- Submission Instructions: Quotes must be emailed to Craig.Brown7@va.gov and include:
- Part I: Executed Quote (Signed SF1449).
- Part II: Price (unit and extended prices for line items 0001-4008).
- Part III: Technical Approach (narrative and proof of certification).
- Part IV: Past Performance (federal contracts within the last five years).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, Price, and Past Performance.
- Required Certifications: The laboratory must be accredited by NELAP, A2LA, or EMLAP and demonstrate proficiency in CDC's ELITE program.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Craig L Brown (Craig.Brown7@va.gov, 360-696-4061 x31504).
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Points of Contact
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Posted: Mar 10, 2026