Walla Walla VA Replacement of Four Evoqua (Brand Name or Equal) Chlorinator cell cartridges
Overview
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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) is seeking proposals for the acquisition of four Evoqua (Brand Name or Equal) Chlorinator cell replacement cartridges for a public water purification system at the Walla Walla VA Medical Center, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by May 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the replacement of four non-functional Evoqua/W&T OSEC L, 20 PPD chlorine generator cells. The contractor will also be responsible for replacing any parts of the chlorinator damaged by the non-functional cells to ensure full system functionality. Key requirements include:
- Replacement of four Evoqua (Brand Name or Equal) Chlorinator cell cartridges.
- Confirmation that the proposed product is a domestic end product.
- Contractor must possess at least 5 years of experience installing chlorination systems.
- All work must comply with Washington State Department of Health (DOH) water system chlorination guidelines and American National Standards Institute Policy 61.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 4610 - Water Purification Equipment
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
- Offer Due Date: May 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Walla Walla, WA
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted to the NCO 20 Network Contracting Office, Vancouver, WA. Evaluation will be based on:
- Technical compatibility with the specified chlorine generator.
- Price.
- Past Performance. The government reserves the right to select the quote that provides the best overall value, which may not necessarily be the lowest priced quote. Consideration will be given to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB/VOSB) as subcontractors.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Specific Offeror Instructions are detailed in Section E. Primary Contact: Michael J Borelli (Michael.Borelli@va.gov).