H146--Sterile Processing Water Testing Service

Other / Unclassified

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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Sterile Processing (SPS) Water Testing Services for the West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS). The objective is to establish a contracted Water Management Program Service that includes monthly, quarterly, and annual testing cycles to ensure effective water quality for processing medical devices, in accordance with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) ST108:2023 standard and Instructions for Use (IFU) for equipment.

• Develop a Water Management Program (WMP) for SPS water systems aligned with VHA Directive 1116(2) and AAMI ST108:2023.

• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual testing of utility water, critical water, and steam.

• Provide remote support for the WMP, including a web-based data management site with 24/7 access, customized dashboards, and notifications for out-of-parameter data.

• Collect water samples from specified locations (e.g., Boiler Plant RO Supply, DI post port, washer/disinfectors, sinks, steam sterilizers).

• Perform testing for onsite chemistry, Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC), and Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) for critical water, and chemistry, HPC, and Ionics for utility water and steam.

• Provide up to 16 emergency re-tests per non-conforming site.

• Supply all sampling supplies, containers, and shipping labels.

• Ensure the testing laboratory is certified by the CDC ELITE program and has environmental microbiology accreditation.

• Provide qualified technical support for consultation on sample collection, testing, and interpretation of results.

• Comply with facility Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies and security requirements.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (08/15/2026 - 08/14/2027) plus four option years (totaling up to 5 years).

• Place of Performance: West Texas VA Health Care System, 300 Veterans Blvd, Big Spring, TX 79720.

• Estimated Value: $19 Million (This appears to be an estimate for the total contract value).

• Offer Due Date: May 26, 2026, 16:00 CDT.

• Submission Method: Email to Sherine.Brooks@va.gov.

• Evaluation: Best value selection using Comparative Analysis. Factors include Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Site Visit: Mandatory on May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.

• Technical Questions Deadline: May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM CST via email to Sherine.Brooks@va.gov.

• Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days from the offer due date.

• This acquisition is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Offerors must be certified as an SDVOSB and listed in the SBA certification database.

• Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (50% for services) is required.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.

• Point of Contact for the opportunity is Joshua New (joshua.new@va.gov, (432) 263-7361 ext. 7405).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Sterile Processing Water Testing Service for the West Texas VA Health Care System located in Big Spring, TX. The service is being procured by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17.

Specific details regarding the required services are not fully provided in this administrative section but are referenced in attached documents (S02 36C25726Q0426 and Service Contract Act WD_2015-5269_rv 30_12-3-2025).

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 78240

• Place of Performance: West Texas VA Health Care System, 300 Veterans Blvd, Big Spring, TX 79720

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 05-26-2026 16:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

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

• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories)

• Product Service Code: H146

• Point of Contact: Sherine Brooks, Contract Specialist, Sherine.Brooks@va.gov

• The full details of the requirement are expected to be in the attached documents.