H146--36C249-26-AP-1314 'Base + 2' Water Analysis Service Contract
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office 9, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Phigenics, LLC for Water Analysis Services. This contract, covering a base year and two 1-year options, is for Legionella Potable Water Testing at the Louisville, KY VA Medical Center. Responses from interested parties are due by April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This contract will provide essential maintenance and support for Legionella Potable Water Testing at the Louisville, KY VA Medical Center. These services are critical to ensure the Rex Robley VA Medical Center Lexington complies with VA policy water testing standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole-source, firm-fixed-price.
- Intended Awardee: Phigenics, LLC, 1701 Quincy Avenue, Suite 32, Naperville, IL 60540-6683.
- Period of Performance: A base year from May 4, 2026, through May 3, 2027, with two subsequent 1-year options.
- Authority: Expected to be awarded under FAR 6.302-1 (Other Than Full and Open Competition).
- Response Deadline: April 29, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).
- Published Date: April 28, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: This is a sole-source intent; it is not a request for competitive quotes.
- Response Submission: Any vendor who believes they can meet the stated requirement may submit a written response to Daphne.Stewart@va.gov.
- Registration: Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33.
Additional Notes
- A Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition will be prepared.
- The VA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories).
- Product/Service Code: H146 (Quality Control Services: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment).