H146-- NEW Critical SPS Water Testing Milwaukee VAMC and Green Bay CBOC
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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) is soliciting proposals for Critical Sterile Processing Service (SPS) Water Testing at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (ZVAMC) in Milwaukee, WI, and the Milo C. Huempfner Health Care Center (HCC) in Green Bay, WI. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive critical water quality testing services, ensuring compliance with the latest ANSI/AAMI ST108 standards and VHA Directive 1116. This includes water sampling and testing, 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, and SPS environmental validation testing.
Key Requirements
- Laboratory Certification: The performing laboratory must hold Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation (PJLA) Testing Accreditation and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certifications. A2LA or ANAB certifications are not sufficient.
- Personnel Qualifications: Contractor personnel must have at least three years of continuous water testing experience within the past five years and be trained on water testing techniques.
- Materials: The vendor is responsible for supplying all necessary bottles, tubes, cold packs, packaging, and other materials for specimen collection and shipping.
- Testing & Reporting: Final results for parameters like pH, Alkalinity, conductivity, and hardness must be conducted through lab analysis, not field tests. The web-based reporting structure must be password-protected.
- Compliance: Adherence to VHA Directive 1192 regarding influenza vaccination or masking for healthcare personnel is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year (January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026) with four (4) one-year option years.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $19 Million.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services).
- Applicable Regulations: Service Contract Labor Standards apply, with specific Wage Determinations provided for Milwaukee and Brown Counties, Wisconsin.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to debbie.bruening@va.gov. Email size is limited to 7MB; larger responses must be split. Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability and Price. Technical factors include relevant experience, personnel qualifications, lab accreditation, quality control measures, chain of custody maintenance, and testing schedule.
Important Dates
- Proposals Due: February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.