J046--DI Water System Maintenance
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) has canceled Solicitation 36C24826Q0562 for Deionized (DI) Water System Maintenance at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. The cancellation is due to insufficient detail and ambiguity within the Performance Work Statement (PWS), which prevented the government from determining fair and reasonable pricing and conducting a meaningful comparative evaluation. This requirement, originally set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), will be re-evaluated, further defined, and re-solicited at a later date.
Reason for Cancellation
After reviewing the solicitation and quotes received, the Government determined that the requirement, as currently defined, lacked sufficient detail for vendors to accurately and consistently price the work. The ambiguity in the PWS led to materially different interpretations of the scope and associated risk among the vendor community. Consequently, the VA was unable to establish fair and reasonable pricing or conduct a proper comparative evaluation.
Impact & Future Action
No award will be made under the canceled Solicitation 36C24826Q0562. The original response date of April 24, 2026, is no longer applicable. The requirement for DI Water System Maintenance will be re-evaluated, further defined, and subsequently re-solicited once adequate detail has been developed to support accurate and competitive pricing.
Original Opportunity Context
The canceled solicitation sought a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for all labor, materials, equipment, consumables, and supervision required for preventive maintenance, inspection, and consumable exchange for two DI water systems. The contract was intended for a base year with four (4) one-year option periods. This acquisition was exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.
Contact Information
For future inquiries regarding this requirement, contact John H. Shultzaberger, Contracting Officer, at John.Shultzaberger@va.gov or 352-214-5135.