F103--Sources Sought | Water Sampling for VA Palo Alto Health Care System | *Total Small Business set-aside
ID: 36C26125Q0308Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- WATER QUALITY SUPPORT (F103)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/059b517368b447d788117b8b12e8419d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking small businesses to provide water sampling services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, specifically focusing on Legionella testing and compliance with health standards. The contract, which will commence on May 1, 2025, and run through April 30, 2026, requires contractors to perform quarterly water sampling and testing of cooling tower water, adhering to VHA Directive 1061 and maintaining rigorous reporting and data management protocols. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the health and safety of the facilities, with contractors expected to have relevant certifications and experience in microbial testing. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by February 20, 2025, and can contact Contract Specialist John Da Silva at John.Dasilva@VA.gov or 925-372-2000 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    JOHN DA SILVAContract Specialist
    (925) 372-2000
    John.Dasilva@VA.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C26125Q0308_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice for water sampling services at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, specifically targeting small businesses. The announcement, identified by solicitation number 36C26125Q0308, seeks to gauge interest and capability in providing Legionella disease and scald injury prevention compliant sampling and testing for cooling tower water. Interested parties must respond by February 20, 2025. Key details include that the services must align with the NAICS Code 541620 for environmental consulting, with a size standard of $19 million. Prospective offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit information regarding their business size, socio-economic status, and relevant experience. This request serves to help the government in its procurement strategy but does not imply any obligation for a contract award. All responses will be kept confidential and used solely for internal decision-making processes.
    PWS_final_Legionella Testing and Legionella water collection and Cooling Tower service.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Legionella testing of potable water and cooling towers at the Veteran’s Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). The contract, starting May 1, 2025, and running through April 30, 2026, involves comprehensive management and sampling services in compliance with VHA Directive 1061. Contractors are tasked with quarterly water sampling from specified sites, along with testing of cooling tower water, while adhering to stringent reporting and data management protocols. Key responsibilities include collecting and analyzing a predetermined number of water samples, maintaining a documented chain of custody, and ensuring timely laboratory testing. Contractors must have relevant certifications, experience in microbial testing, and comply with all safety regulations, including identification and background checks for personnel. The PWS emphasizes the importance of prompt communication of results, particularly in cases of detectable Legionella, and concludes with detailed appendices listing sampling locations for both water and cooling towers, reflecting the government's commitment to health and safety standards. This initiative is a vital component of maintaining the health standards of the VAPAHCS facilities.
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