H346--Legionella Water Testing
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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), Network Contracting Office 22, is soliciting proposals for Consolidated Water Utilities Management (CWUM) Services, including comprehensive Legionella Water Testing, for various VA Health Care Systems. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires comprehensive CWUM services, encompassing sustainability services, validation sampling and testing, equipment servicing, continuous water monitoring, and web-based data management. Key deliverables include:
- Specific Testing: Legionella, Total Bacteria, Sterile Processing Services (SPS) water quality, Dental waterline, Dialysis water, and Operating Room Heater Water Testing.
- Web-based Data Management System: For collecting, analyzing, and storing data, including management plans, verification activities, corrective actions, and validation test results.
- Remote Monitoring: Provision of water systems remote monitoring devices.
- Administrative Operations: Assistance with CWUM operations, recommendations, customized reports, remote support, and training for Water Safety Committees.
- Equipment Service: Monthly service for CWUM systems, including reagent refreshment, consumable parts replacement, sensor calibration, and cellular data connection.
- Environmental Validation Testing: For potable, utility, SPS, dental, and dialysis water systems.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity.
- Period of Performance: A base period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with options extending through August 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19 Million.
- Product Service Code: H346 (Inspection And Laboratory Services: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission to Marc.Torres@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Price is the sole evaluation factor; offers will be evaluated based on the lowest price, provided it is reasonable and within available funding.
- Required Certifications: Offerors must provide valid certifications for CDC Elite Lab, ISO/IEC 17025 Lab, State Certified Water Sampler (CA, AZ, NM), Plumbing Design Reviewer (ASPE CPD), State Licensed Plumber (CA, AZ, NM), Environmental Engineer PE Licensed (CA, AZ, NM), and Mechanical Engineer PE Licensed (CA, AZ, NM).
Key Dates
- Answers to Questions Posted: May 20, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the VA's financial system using the 10091 webform and ensure SAM registration is complete. Failure to submit required certifications or complete SAM registration may lead to disqualification. Bidders are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for any further amendments.