Q301--Legionella Water Sample Testing Services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System

SOL #: 36C26326R0042Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
Saint Paul, MN, 55101, United States

Place of Performance

Minneapolis, MN

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)

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 17, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 26, 2026
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Response Deadline
Feb 17, 2026, 11:00 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), Network Contracting Office 23, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Legionella Water Sample Testing Services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This opportunity is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Potential offerors must monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation release.

Scope of Work

The primary requirement is for Legionella Water Sample Testing Services. Specific details regarding the full scope of work and deliverables will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation package.

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation
  • Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • NAICS Code: 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services
  • Size Standard: $19 Million
  • Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

Submission & Key Dates

  • Published Date: February 17, 2026. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the release of the official solicitation package and any subsequent amendments.
  • Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing to Theresa (Tess) Thunder at theresa.thunder@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
  • Registration: All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.

Important Notes

This notice is for informational purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for proposal preparation costs. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. No other information is available until the official solicitation is issued.

People

Points of Contact

Theresa (Tess) ThunderContract SpecialistPRIMARY

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