F103--Water Quality Monitoring - Award

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), issued a presolicitation notice for a sole-source contract with Nalco Water of Naperville, IL. This contract, valued at $19,500,000.00, is for continuous water quality monitoring and the implementation of a Chlorine PREVENTION plan at seven Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) facilities to prevent legionellosis. The services include water monitoring equipment, preventive maintenance, effluent testing, and risk assessment plan reviews. The procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 and Subpart 13.5, citing only one responsible source. While NCO 8 intends to proceed with Nalco Water, other firms believing they can meet the requirements must submit detailed information and references within five calendar days of the notice to Kurt Kramer at Kurt.Kramer@va.gov. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation documents are available.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), Orlando VA Healthcare System, has issued a Special Notice for a contract award concerning Water Quality Monitoring. The solicitation number is 36C24825Q1148, with a response date of November 6, 2025. The purpose is to enhance Legionella prevention activities at the Orlando VA Medical Center (OVAMC) by contracting for the initial development and implementation of a Chlorine PREVENTION plan. This plan aims to prevent legionellosis associated with building water systems, thereby protecting the health and safety of patients, employees, and visitors, and ensuring compliance with the Veterans Health Administration’s comprehensive Legionella prevention policies.