J046--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Liquitech CuAg Ionization Service
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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) has awarded a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Liquitech, Inc. for on-site CuAg Ionization Services at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System. This award, valued at $998,038.80, resulted from a Notice of Intent to Sole Source due to Liquitech's proprietary rights as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Scope of Work
Liquitech, Inc. will provide comprehensive maintenance, monitoring, and compliance testing for existing Copper-Silver Ionization control panels across five buildings at VAPAHCS. Services include equipment recalibration, flow cell rebuilding and maintenance, bi-monthly Copper-Silver Ionization testing, and lab testing. These services are critical for patient services.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Awardee: Liquitech, Inc. (SAM UEI: T41NB3MDAPZ6, CAGE CODE: 06ZB1)
- Award Amount: $998,038.80
- Award Date: May 22, 2026
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2031 (one base year + four option years)
- Product Service Code: J046 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment)
Justification & Set-Aside
This contract was awarded on a sole-source basis to Liquitech, Inc. as the OEM holding proprietary rights to the equipment. Their technicians are the only authorized and certified personnel for installation, maintenance, and service, with the OEM guaranteeing only work completed by their staff. Market research did not identify other qualified firms, and the initial Notice of Intent to Sole Source, posted December 30, 2025, received no responses.
Additional Notes
The government will continue to assess the marketplace for potential alternative solutions or system replacements to increase future competition.