H146--Provide Maintenance of Chlorine Dioxide Water Disinfection System |

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to RFQ #36C24726Q0288 makes the following changes:

• Questions and Responses: Includes attached responses to vendor questions.

• New FAR Clauses: Adds the following FAR clauses:

  • 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024)
  • 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• The solicitation is amended to include the attached Q&A and the new FAR clauses listed above.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• The document includes specific requirements for reporting biobased product purchases and for providing sustainable products as defined in the new clauses.

• The Q&A section clarifies requirements related to disinfecting water treatment units, permitting, and the use of chlorine dioxide as a disinfectant, referencing Alabama Administrative Code rules.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding Solicitation Number 36C24726Q0288.

• Subject: The solicitation pertains to the maintenance of a Chlorine Dioxide Water Disinfection System.
• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 30084
• Solicitation Number: 36C24726Q0288
• Response Date/Time/Zone: March 5, 2026, 11 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.
• Set-Aside: The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC).
• Product Service Code: H146
• NAICS Code: 325998
• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 7 Network Contracting Office, LaVista Business Park - Bldg A, 2008 Weems Road, Tucker GA 30084.
• Point of Contact: Gail Bargaineer, email: gail.bargaineer2@va.gov.

This Q&A document clarifies administrative details and contact information related to the solicitation. Bidders should review these responses to ensure they have accurate information for their proposals. No changes to requirements or deadlines are indicated in this specific Q&A document, but bidders should always refer to the latest solicitation amendment for official changes.

Solicitation

This solicitation, identified by Solicitation Number 36C24726Q0288, is for the maintenance of Chlorine Dioxide Water Disinfection Systems at the Birmingham VA Medical Center. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• Furnish labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the maintenance of two (2) Nalco Envirox chlorine dioxide water disinfection systems.

• Ensure proper operation and performance of the system for the complete water distribution system.

• Provide web-based, continuous monitoring of the system 24/7/365.

• Submit daily chlorine dioxide concentration feed data.

• Provide technical support within four (4) hours of request for correlation issues or on-site support within twenty-four (24) hours for allowable concentrations.

• Provide technical support during regulatory inspections by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).

• Submit a monthly summary report of all data generated by the 5th of the following month.

• Immediately notify of unit alarms via email to COR and phone to the Engineer on Duty (EOD).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base period (03-25-2026 to 03-24-2027) plus four (4) Option periods.

• Offer Due Date: March 5, 2026, 11 AM Eastern Time.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Gail.bargaineer2@va.gov in PDF form.

• Evaluation Factors: Best Value will be determined by comparative analysis of Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical evaluation will assess understanding of requirements, plan of action, knowledge, and ability to perform.

• Past Performance: Minimum of two (2) references for similar services within the last two (2) years required.

• NAICS Code: 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) with a Size Standard of 650 employees.

• This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) as indicated by VAAR 852.219-73 and VAAR 852.219-75.

• Offerors must be VIP-listed SDVOSBs and registered in SAM.

• A site visit is scheduled for February 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM Eastern Time. Contractors must email Nathan.Coburn@va.gov to schedule.

• All questions must be emailed to gail.bargaineer2@va.gov by February 27, 2026, 11 AM Eastern Time.

• Amendments will be posted on www.beta.sam.gov; no automated notification will be sent.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the provision of maintenance services for a Chlorine Dioxide Water Disinfection System. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 7 Network Contracting Office, is seeking vendors to perform this service.

• Maintenance services for a Chlorine Dioxide Water Disinfection System.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 03-05-2026 11 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• The contracting office is located at LaVista Business Park - Bldg A, 2008 Weems Road, Tucker GA 30084.

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

• Solicitation Number: 36C24726Q0288

• Product/Service Code: H146

• NAICS Code: 325998

• Point of Contact: Gail Bargaineer (gail.bargaineer2@va.gov)

• A document titled "36C24726Q0288 Maintenance of Chlorine Dioxide Water Disinfection System 02" is attached.