J046--Water Filtration Repair and 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), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for Water Filtration Repair and Maintenance Services at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) in Aurora, CO. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by June 9, 2026, at 16:30 CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the repair of four (4) Milli-Q Advantage 10 water purification pathway systems. Contractors must also replace existing parts with specific new OEM components, including a Maintenance Kit (ZF3000423), Quantum Tex Polishing Cartridge (QTUM0TEX1), Q-Gard Purification Cartridge (QGARDT2X1), Millipak Express filter 40 (MPG04001), and a UV Lamp for MQ Century (ZMQUVLP01). Additionally, the contractor must provide unscheduled/unplanned emergency services within 72 hours of notification.
- Period of Performance: September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a Capabilities/Qualifications Statement, an overview of proposed solutions, and a description of their product in accordance with the draft Statement of Work/Salient Characteristics List. Responses to a detailed market research table questionnaire are mandatory; failure to provide this information will assume the entire requirement cannot be met. Submissions should not exceed 8 pages, including the cover letter.
- Response Deadline: June 9, 2026, at 16:30 CST.
- Submission Method: Email to Phoebe.Farmer@va.gov.
- Proprietary Information: Mark responses as "Proprietary Information" if applicable.
Eligibility / Market Research
The VA has identified NAICS Code 811210 (Laboratory instrument repair and maintenance services) with a size standard of $34 million. Respondents are asked to provide company information (Name, Address, UEI, Contact), business size (Small Business, SDB, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB, Large Business), FSS/GSA contract details, and answers to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) market research questions, including the Buy American Act (FAR 52.225-1 and 52.225-2) and Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) for small businesses. Questions regarding the Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33) are also included.
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research and planning; it does not constitute a solicitation, and no award will be made from this notice. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Questions regarding this notice will not be answered.