Q301--New Dialysis Water Testing Service
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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), specifically the Network Contract Office 4, is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for New Dialysis Water Testing Services at the Wilmington VA Medical Center, Wilmington, DE. This is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The contract has an estimated value of $19 Million over five years. Quotes are due March 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The primary service required is laboratory testing for dialysis water to ensure compliance with Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Key requirements include:
- Monthly testing for colony count and endotoxin (LAL).
- Vendor provision of all water testing kits, shipping materials, and FedEx Priority Overnight return shipping.
- Prompt reporting of results via email, fax, or secure online portal.
- Maintenance of ISO 17025:2023 accreditation and adherence to AAMI test methods.
- Submission of certified electronic copies of monthly test results within 48 hours of analysis.
- Immediate notification for any out-of-limit results.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2031 (5 years).
- Estimated Value: $19 Million.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a $19 Million size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: March 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: All questions and quotes must be submitted via email only to keri.lewis2@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Price and compliance with specific submission requirements, including SF 1449, SAM record, proof of certified lab capability, and completion of VAAR 852.219-75.
- Eligibility: Offerors must comply with limitations on subcontracting, performing 50% of the contract value by the prime or similarly situated entities.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5. The place of performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center, 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington DE 19805.