F103--Intent to Sole Source - Virginia Water Systems, Inc. Washington DC VAMC Base Plus 2 Option Year
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) Network Contracting Office 5 intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Virginia Water Systems, Inc. for the installation and preventative maintenance of a DI/RO (deionized/reverse osmosis) water system at the Washington DC VAMC. This action is being pursued under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. While not a request for competitive quotations, responsible sources may submit their interest and capability to meet this requirement.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the installation and ongoing preventative maintenance of a DI/RO water system. Key deliverables include the installation of prefilter housings, prefilters, activated carbons, mixed bed deionizers, final filter housing, and DI faucet capsule filters. The contractor will also deliver two DI tanks and perform 6-month service. Service technicians must be trained in applicable codes and standards, possess at least two years of experience on comparable units, and perform work in a workmanlike manner according to American Water Works Association (AWWA) standard practices.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with two option years
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (to Virginia Water Systems, Inc.)
- NAICS Code: 221310 (Water Supply and Systems) with a business size standard of $41.0 Million
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 1:00 P.M. EST
- Published Date: January 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is explicitly not a request for competitive quotations. However, responsible sources interested and capable of meeting the requirement may identify their interest by submitting supporting evidence in sufficient detail to demonstrate their ability to comply. The Government will consider this information solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement, and a decision not to compete is at the Government's discretion. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with preparing responses.
Contact Information
All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to both Patricia Thai, Contract Specialist, at Patricia.Thai@va.gov and William Chris Galletta, Contracting Officer, at William.Galletta@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.