Q999--MISSION CRITICAL/ Culligan Ultrapure/BASE+4 589-27-1-5329-0001/(VA-27-00000459)
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 Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, has issued a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for an Industrial Water Systems Preventive Maintenance Program at the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. This notice is for market research and planning purposes only, seeking information on potential vendors under NAICS 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems). While the solicitation number indicates a potential Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a future solicitation, this RFI is not a solicitation. Responses are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for full-service support of industrial water systems, including:
- Routine testing of critical and utility water and steam, adhering to AAMI ST108 standards, with all necessary kits and equipment provided.
- Testing at multiple locations (e.g., decontamination sinks, washer/disinfector, sterilizers) at monthly and quarterly frequencies, plus eight additional retest samples per period.
- Semi-annual loop sanitization/disinfection of the SPS processing water system.
- Preventive maintenance and repair services for various water treatment equipment, including Culligan, Medallist, Fleck, and Aqua Solutions systems.
- Provision of all parts, labor, and travel for testing, maintenance, and repairs.
- Submission of service and testing reports within 7 calendar days of completion, and immediate reporting of critical deficiencies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Anticipated Period of Performance: A base year (November 24, 2026 – November 23, 2027) plus four (4) option years.
- Place of Performance: Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center, 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201.
- Response Due: Tuesday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
- Published: April 16, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Responses must be submitted via email to george.johnson9@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. This RFI is for information and planning only; responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions and determine potential qualified sources. This is not a solicitation, and responses do not constitute offers.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of a future solicitation. All expenses associated with responding to this RFI are the sole responsibility of the responder.