NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Reverse Osmosis (RO) System
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 Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filtration systems. These systems supply water to the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) departments and research department within the Veterans Affairs Northern California Healthcare System in Mather, CA. This is a Special Notice announcing the intent to sole source under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) set-aside. Responses are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the operation and maintenance of water filtration systems, specifically Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems. These systems are critical for providing water to the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) departments and the research department at the Veterans Affairs Northern California Healthcare System.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14)
- Product/Service Code: J046 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Mather, CA, United States
- Response Due Date: April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 20, 2026
Additional Notes
This synopsis announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement should contact the contracting office.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Contract Specialist
- Email: samantha.henderson@va.gov