Water Purification System
Overview
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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 15 (NCO 15), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Water Purification Systems for the VA STL Healthcare Systems at Jefferson Barracks, Saint Louis, MO. This is not a solicitation for bids. Responses are due April 23, 2026, at 11:00 CST.
Purpose
This notice serves solely for market research purposes to identify capable sources. The VA aims to procure specific water purification systems and is gathering information on industry capabilities, particularly from small businesses, to inform future acquisition strategies.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two (2) Sartorius Arium Comfort II Wall Mounted Type I & Type II water purification systems and associated accessories. These systems must effectively remove microorganisms, particulates, organics, ions, and dissolved gases using technologies like membrane filtration and packed bed separation. Type I systems should support advanced analytical uses by removing large proteins and DNA/RNA. Installation and demonstration of the systems are required and should be included in any future quotes.
Technical Specifications
Key technical requirements include specific dimensions (Control box: 6.8 x 6.2 x 13.5 inches; Dispense arm: 9.5 x 3.5 x 11.8 inches), a weight of approximately 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs), volume-controlled dispensing from 50 mL to 50 Liters (± 5% accuracy), and a power supply of 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.5 A. The systems must deliver purified water with a flow rate up to 2.0 L/min, bacteria < 0.001 CFU/mL, and no particles > 0.22 µm. Sterilization must be autoclavable at 134°C.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to identify potential small business sources)
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Water Distillation Equipment, Marine And Industrial) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, at 11:00 CST
- Published: April 16, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit their responses via email to Ronald Castle at ronald.castle@va.gov. Submissions should include company information, size status (including small business representations), capabilities statements, and any recommendations for improving the requirement. No additional IT support is needed for this equipment.