C219--Monochloramine/H2O Mngt Services Follow On Base +4 | Start: 5/10/26
Overview
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Original Source
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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 Cincinnati VA Medical Center, intends to award a sole source contract to Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, for Monochloramine Systems Water Management Services. This presolicitation notice outlines the requirement for the continuation of services for proprietary iChlor water treatment systems and Sentinel monitoring units used for Legionella control. Capability statements from interested parties are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the continuation of service, maintenance, monitoring, chemical supply, and regulatory compliance support for three (3) installed iChlor water treatment systems and twenty-two (22) Sentinel monitoring units at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. These systems treat domestic cold-water supply to produce monochloramine for Legionella control, requiring real-time monitoring, ongoing maintenance, calibration, chemical management, and compliance with State of Ohio EPA Public Water System requirements, including licensed operator oversight.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, Sole Source (under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2))
- Anticipated Start: May 10, 2026
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time
- Published: March 25, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: C219 (Other Architect And Engineering Services)
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any interested party believing they can meet the requirement must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet all original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements for Nalco Water's proprietary iChlor system. Required documentation includes:
- Authorization from Nalco Water to service, operate, and maintain the iChlor system.
- Access to proprietary equipment, software, and system controls.
- OEM-trained and certified personnel for the iChlor system.
- Ability to provide OEM-approved chemicals and maintain NSF and EPA compliance standards.
- Ability to perform full system monitoring, alarm response, and regulatory reporting.
- Ability to meet State of Ohio EPA Public Water System requirements, including provision of a licensed Class I operator.
Failure to provide sufficient documentation will be considered evidence that competition is not practicable.
Additional Notes
Place of Performance: Cincinnati VA Medical Center, 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. Contact: Patrice Richardson-Scott, Contracting Officer, patrice.richardson-scott@va.gov, 513-559-3718.