J046--DI Water System Maintenance
Overview
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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 the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL, has a requirement for Deionized (DI) Water System maintenance services. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFO) for commercial services, intending to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The acquisition is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, consumables, and supervision necessary to perform preventive maintenance, inspection, and consumable exchange services for two DI water systems. Key requirements include:
- Operational support for two DI Water Systems located in the Pool Room and Mechanical Room E474 at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center.
- Maintaining water resistivity between 10-18 megohm-cm.
- Ensuring continuous operation and delivery of deionized water meeting required performance standards.
- Responding to corrective actions within one business day and performing minor repairs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: One (1) year base period and four (4) one-year option periods, for a total potential of five (5) years.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Product/Service Code: J046 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment).
- NAICS Code: 221310.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to John.Shultzaberger@va.gov.
- Questions Deadline: April 16, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST, via email to John.Shultzaberger@va.gov. Responses to vendor questions will be posted to SAM.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price, with the goal of determining the best overall value. The Government intends to award without discussions.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered and verified in the Small Business Administration (SBA) and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible, and actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of award.
Site Visit
- Date: April 15, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM EST
- Location: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer RD, Gainesville, FL 32608 (Meeting Point: Main Entrance in the Bed Tower Lobby).
- Attendance: Encouraged but not mandatory.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) provisions and clauses by reference. The resulting contract will be governed by FAR Part 12 commercial contracting procedures.