H246--Critical Water Testing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Contracting Office 6, is soliciting proposals for Critical Water Testing services for the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center (FxHCC). This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity has an estimated value of up to $19 Million. The services are crucial for ensuring compliance with ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023. Proposals are due June 8, 2026, at 11 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes comprehensive water testing and management services:
- Initial Performance Qualification Event: Testing of 592 samples (critical water, utility water, steam condensate) over three days.
- Ongoing Testing: Monthly critical water testing (66 samples for 11 months) and quarterly utility/steam condensate testing (70 utility, 8 steam samples for 4 quarters).
- Retesting: Provision for retesting as needed.
- Water Management Plan (WMP): Development and facilitation for Sterile Processing (SPS) water systems.
- Compliance: Adherence to healthcare safety and infection control practices, including PPE.
- Reporting: Timely reporting of test results, with immediate notification for positive critical results.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ).
- Estimated Value: Up to $19,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Implied multi-year structure based on monthly and quarterly testing schedules (11 months and 4 quarters respectively).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: June 8, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Questions Due Date: June 5, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email proposals and questions to Ronnie.Gregory@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability will be assessed based on Personnel Qualifications, Lab Qualifications, and Management Approach. Price will be evaluated last among technically acceptable offers.
- Required Submissions: Standard Form 1449, pricing sheets, representations and certifications.
Eligibility
- This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (VAAR 852.219-73).
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and certified as an SDVOSB.
- The contractor's laboratory must be certified by the State of Virginia for environmental testing and R/O WATER TESTING.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses by reference. Offerors should pay close attention to the detailed Line Item information and the critical reference to ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 for testing parameters.