Q301--Dental Waterline Testing

SOL #: 36C25226Q0146Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)

MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, United States

Place of Performance

Hines, Oregon

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

Reference Laboratory Testing (Q301)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e38a0f0b4ed54d26a1386fb3f9b4ec68/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 15, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 5, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 5, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 IDIQ contract for Dental Waterline Testing at the Jesse Brown VAMC to I-2-I SOLUTIONS, INC. for $129,426.00. This contract, awarded on January 28, 2026, ensures critical water quality monitoring for patient safety.

Scope of Work

The awarded contract covers comprehensive dental waterline testing services, primarily at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. Key requirements include:

Routine Testing: Quarterly testing using the Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) Spread Plate Method 9215C.
Non-Routine Testing: Performed upon request by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Logistics: Includes sample collection, provision of sterile bottles and shipping containers, and shipping samples to the laboratory.
Reporting: Analytical results (colony forming units - cfu) must be reported within 3 calendar days for routine tests and 2 calendar days after test completion for non-routine tests.
Compliance: Adherence to EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards, VHA Directive 1192 (influenza vaccination/masking), and all VA facility policies (e.g., drug-free environment, no smoking, no weapons).
Laboratory Certification: Laboratories performing testing must be EPA-state certified drinking-water laboratories; ISO accreditation alone is not sufficient.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Duration: Five one-year priced periods. The first period was from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
Award Value: $129,426.00
Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Product Service Code: Q301 (Reference Laboratory Testing)
NAICS Code: 541380
Award Date: January 28, 2026