H146--Legionella, Sterile Processing Service and Dental Waterline Testing

SOL #: 36C25226Q0136Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, United States

Place of Performance

Iron Mountain

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

Quality Control Services: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment (H146)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 13, 2026
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Apr 13, 2026

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 Network Contract Office 12 (36C252), has issued Solicitation 36C25226Q0136 for Legionella, Sterile Processing Service (SPS), and Dental Waterline Testing at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated value of approximately $19 Million.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and management for comprehensive water testing services. Key requirements include:

  • SPS Water Testing: Monthly, quarterly, and annual testing per AAMI ST 108 and VHA Directive 1116, covering chemistry (pH, Conductivity, Alkalinity, Hardness) and bacteria/endotoxin (HPC, LAL) for Blended Water Generation System, Critical Water Generation System, and points-of-use.
  • Legionella Testing: Quarterly sampling and laboratory analysis of 20 potable water samples, including culture, identification, and enumeration of Legionella species. The laboratory must be CDC ELITE Program certified and environmentally accredited.
  • Dental Water Testing: Quarterly testing of up to 32 dental unit waterlines for heterotrophic water bacteria (≤500 CFU/mL).
  • General Requirements: Adherence to VA facility policies, safety regulations, and VHA Directive 1192 (influenza vaccination/masking). Personnel require background checks and identification badges.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
  • Period of Performance: One base year (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods.
  • Estimated Value: Approximately $19,000,000
  • Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quote Submission: Via email to Laura.Broacha@va.gov.
  • Evaluation Factors: Best value tradeoff based on Experience, Past Performance, Technical Acceptability (pass/fail), and Price.
  • Key Deadlines:
    • RFQ Questions Due: April 20, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT
    • Offer Due Date: April 24, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

Laura BroachaContract SpecialistPRIMARY
Laura.Broacha@va.gov
414-844-4800

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