H146-- NEW Critical SPS Water Testing Milwaukee VAMC and Green Bay CBOC

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the deadline for receipt of offers and provides answers to questions submitted by interested parties regarding Solicitation 36C25226Q0092.

• Receipt of Offers: The hour and date for receipt of offers is extended to February 9, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.

• Questions and Answers: Answers are provided for nine vendor questions concerning specimen testing supplies, laboratory certifications (PJLA, A2LA, ISO 17025:2017), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), sampling times, testing parameters, field tests vs. lab analysis, password protection for results, and UV treatment exceptions.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended.

• Clarifications have been provided on specific requirements, including the necessity of PJLA certification, acceptable sampling times, required testing parameters (referencing ST108), the need for lab analysis for certain tests, and the password protection of web-based reporting structures.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the deadline for the receipt of offers for Solicitation 36C25226Q0092.

• The hour and date for the receipt of offers has been extended.

• The solicitation close date has been extended to Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST).

• Second Amendment Questions and Answers will be forthcoming.

• All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center grounds and parking areas. It serves to help visitors and staff navigate the campus.

• Labeled buildings and facilities (e.g., Main Hospital Bldg 111, Spinal Cord Injury Center 144, Fisher House).
• Designated parking areas including Patient Parking, Employee Parking, Valet Parking, Handicap Parking, and Regional Office Parking.
• Key for understanding symbols used on the map.
• Major roads and internal campus drives.

This map is relevant for bidders who may need to visit the facility for site visits, meetings, or to understand the physical location of services or operations related to a potential contract. It provides essential information for logistical planning if physical presence at the medical center is required.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD) for the Service Contract Act (SCA). It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Wisconsin, specifically within the counties of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. The determination is revision number 29 of Wage Determination No. 2015-4899, dated December 3, 2025.

It lists numerous occupations categorized under different divisions (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology, Mechanics and Maintenance) along with their corresponding hourly wage rates. Additionally, it details the required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare contributions, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Specific notes address Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Standard Form 1444).

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to a government contract that falls under the Service Contract Act in the specified Wisconsin counties. It establishes the minimum labor standards that must be met, directly impacting labor costs and proposal pricing. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed those listed in this wage determination for all covered employees. The document also outlines specific requirements related to paid sick leave, minimum wage adjustments, and potential hazard pay, which must be factored into the bid.

Key information for bidders includes:

• Applicable Occupations and Rates: A comprehensive list of job classifications and their minimum hourly wages.
• Fringe Benefits: Required Health & Welfare contributions, vacation, and holiday pay.
• Executive Order Compliance: Mandates for paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage (EO 13658).
• Hazardous Pay: Specific differentials for working with ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines for furnishing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4893, Revision No. 27) applicable to the Service Contract Act. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Wisconsin, specifically within the counties of Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto. The determination includes rates for numerous job classifications, ranging from administrative support to technical occupations.

It also details requirements related to Executive Orders 14026 and 13658 concerning minimum wage rates, paid sick leave (EO 13706), hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. The document specifies the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates (Standard Form 1444) if a required occupation is not listed.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders responding to solicitations that fall under the Service Contract Act in the specified Wisconsin counties. It establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals for covered occupations. Bidders must ensure their pricing reflects these mandated wage rates and fringe benefits to comply with contract requirements. The document also provides guidance on how to handle unlisted occupations through the conformance process.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Sterile Processing Service (SPS) Critical Water Testing services for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (ZVAMC) in Milwaukee, WI, and the Milo C. Huempfner Health Care Center (HCC) in Green Bay, WI. The objective is to ensure critical water quality testing is performed in accordance with the latest American National Standards Institute (ANSI)// Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) ST108 standards, VHA Directive 1116, and equipment instructions for use.

• Comprehensive critical water quality testing at both ZVAMC and GB HCC SPS areas.

• Water sampling and testing according to ANSI/AAMI ST108 procedures.

• Provision of electronic reports via a secure, password-protected web-based system, exportable as Excel and PDF.

• Facilitation of quarterly Water Management Team (WMT) meetings.

• SPS environmental validation testing and retesting as needed.

• Contractor personnel must be trained on water testing techniques and possess at least three years of continuous water testing experience within the past five years.

• Laboratory must hold Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation (PJLA) Testing Accreditation and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certifications.

• Compliance with VHA Directive 1192 regarding influenza vaccination or masking for healthcare personnel.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year (01-01-2026 to 12-31-2026) with four (4) one-year option years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but Block 9 of SF 1449 indicates $19 Million.

• Quotes are due by the date specified in Block 8 of SF 1449 (02-02-2026, 10:00 AM CST).

• Submission is via email to debbie.bruening@va.gov. Email size limit is 7MB; responses exceeding this must be split.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability and Price.

• Technical Capability will be assessed based on relevant experience, personnel qualifications, lab accreditation, quality control measures, chain of custody maintenance, and testing schedule.

• A site visit is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 08:00 AM Local Time at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center.

• Questions must be submitted via email to debbie.bruening@va.gov by Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 11 AM Local Time.

• This procurement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must meet federal small business size standards for NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services).

• FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are attached.

• Service Contract Labor Standards apply. Wage Determinations for Milwaukee and Brown Counties are provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Critical SPS Water Testing services for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (ZVAMC) in Milwaukee, WI, and the Milo C. Huempfner Health Care Center (HCC) in Green Bay, WI. The testing must adhere to ANSI/AAMI ST108 Standards.

• Conduct Critical SPS Water Testing.

• Adherence to ANSI/AAMI ST108 Standards.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Response Date/Time: February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• Solicitation Number: 36C25226Q0092

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories)

• Product Service Code: H146

• Place of Performance: Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI, and Milo Huempfner Health Care Center, Green Bay, WI.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, 36C252, 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee WI 53214-1476.

• Point of Contact: Debbie Bruening, Contracting Specialist, debbie.bruening@va.gov