W046--FY26 Monochloramine Generator Lease and Maintenance- Bath/Canandaigua

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for the lease and maintenance of Monochloramine Generator Systems for secondary water disinfection at the Bath VA Medical Center and Canandaigua VA Medical Center. The government is procuring a firm-fixed-price requirement for two (2) Monochloramine Generator Systems, including installation, consumables/chemistry, and service maintenance.

• Lease and monthly preventative maintenance of one (1) Monochloramine Generator System at each of the two locations.

• Systems must be capable of maintaining target Monochloramine concentrations of 1.5 to 3.5 parts per million (ppm).

• Specific flow rates are required for treated water (Bath: 50-60 GPM; Canandaigua: 550-575 GPM) and supply water (3-7 GPM).

• Systems must be compliant with NSF/ANSI 61, 60, and 372 standards.

• Vendor must provide a remote monitoring system with 24/7 alarm functionality.

• Vendor technicians must provide service within two (2) hours of notification.

• Vendor must provide trained personnel certified by WQA or AWT.

• Systems must be operated, repaired, controlled, and maintained by the vendor, including all consumables and chemistry.

• Vendor must provide a detailed plan for timeline commitment to change out units and secondary disinfection.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 30, 2027 (Base Period), with four (4) one-year option periods.

• Total duration, including options, shall not exceed five (5) years.

• NAICS Code: 561210 - Facilities Support Services.

• Size Standard: $47 Million.

• Offers must be submitted by 02-24-2026 at 12:00 PM EST.

• Quotes are due via email to Leia.Labruna@va.gov.

• Requests for Information (RFI) must be submitted in writing by 02-17-2026 at 12:00 PM EST.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Experience, and Price.

• A technical capability statement (max 20 pages) is required, demonstrating understanding of SOW, risk identification, and personnel qualifications.

• Past performance will be evaluated.

• Pricing will be evaluated on a total price basis, including option periods.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. Full text can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.

• Supplemental insurance requirements include specific minimum coverage for Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile Liability.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4161, Revision No. 32) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the state of New York, specifically the counties of Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne. It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder responding to a government contract that falls under the Service Contract Act in the specified New York counties. It establishes the minimum wage and benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these requirements to be compliant. The document also outlines specific notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), as well as details on vacation and holiday pay, and hazardous pay differentials. It also provides guidance on the conformance process for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" for the State of New York, specifically for the area including New York Counties of Genesee, Schuyler, Seneca, and Steuben. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Lists occupational codes, titles, and corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658, detailing paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.
• Outlines vacation and holiday policies applicable to covered contracts.
• Provides guidance on the "Conformance Process" for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified New York counties. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall cost of contract performance. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these determined rates.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, intends to solicit quotes for the lease and maintenance of Monochloramine Generators. This requirement is in support of the Bath VA Medical Center and the Canandaigua VA Medical Center.

• Lease of Monochloramine Generators.

• Maintenance services for the leased generators.

• The VA anticipates issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• The solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov on or about February 10, 2026.

• No hard copies will be made available; interested contractors must download from SAM.gov.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 02-24-2026 12:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA.

• Instructions for quote submission will be provided in the solicitation.

• Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.

• NAICS Code: 561210 – Facilities Support Services.

• Small Business Size Standard: $47 Million.

• Product/Service Code: W046.

• The solicitation will be unrestricted open market. All responsible businesses under the identified NAICS may submit quotes.

• Questions concerning this announcement should be directed via email to Leia LaBruna (Leia.Labruna@va.gov).

• Telephone requests for information will not be accepted.

• Ensure the subject line of emails includes: RFQ no. 36C24226Q0311.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Building 3, Buffalo NY 14215.