J029--Chemical Treatments, Cooling Tower/Boiler Water Treatment Service - SAVAHCS
Overview
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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), specifically the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), is soliciting proposals for Chemical Treatments, Cooling Tower/Boiler Water Treatment Services. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The contract will be for a base year with four option years. Offers are due May 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive water treatment services to prevent fouling, inhibit corrosion, sanitize, clean, disinfect, and control biological growths in cooling towers and boilers at SAVAHCS in Tucson, AZ. Key services include:
- Monthly treatment services and water analysis.
- Quarterly Legionella testing and annual cooling tower cleanout.
- Delivery of water samples to an ELITE Certified Legionella Testing Lab.
- Testing and documentation of make-up and system water quality.
- Application of scale/corrosion retardants and biocides.
- Regular inspection of cooling towers, control equipment checks/calibration, and visual inspection of equipment operation.
- Provision of computerized reports with findings and recommendations.
- Service visits are scheduled for the third Tuesday of every month, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, excluding National Holidays.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Base Year with Four (4) Option Years.
- Period of Performance: Base Year from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).
- Size Standard: $19 Million.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, Tucson, AZ.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
- Offer Due Date: May 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Mirna.GastelumRomero@va.gov. No Zip Files or facsimile offers will be accepted.
- Questions: Must be submitted in writing no later than 3 calendar days prior to the closing date.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM and the VA's financial system (10091 webform). SDVOSB/VOSB must be VetCert certified by the SBA.
- Required Qualifications: At least 10 years of specialized experience, OSHA – 30 Hour Construction certification, and an active Business License.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest price, provided the price is reasonable and does not exceed available funding.