H146--Water System Testing and Maintenance | Water Sampling and Analysis Services (VA-25-00008778)
ID: 36C24424Q0986Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (H146)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/278c5c21469141e7a657ed69a95adcc3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide water sampling and analysis services at the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure compliance with health standards through the collection and analysis of water samples, focusing on detecting Legionella and conducting Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) testing. This initiative underscores the importance of maintaining safe water systems for veterans, which is critical in healthcare environments. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by email to Contracting Officer Edward Ferkel at edward.ferkel@va.gov by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on September 16, 2024, as this notice serves solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for contract awards.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Edward FerkelContracting Officer
    edward.ferkel@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C24424Q0986.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice pertains to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding Water System Testing and Maintenance, specifically for Water Sampling and Analysis Services at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The notice serves as a preliminary market research tool to gauge interest and capabilities among potential vendors before the formal solicitation process. It includes details such as the contracting office's address in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the specific National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code (541380), and the Product Service Code (H146) associated with the services sought. The response deadline for interested parties is set for September 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The notice also includes the contract officer's contact information for inquiries. This initiative signals the VA's commitment to maintaining safe water systems for veterans through compliant and effective sampling and analysis services. Responses will assist the VA in understanding available resources and refining the scope for potential contracts.
    Sources Sought Notice - Lebanon Water Sampling and Analysis Services - 595.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Water Testing Services at the Lebanon VAMC. This RFI aims to identify potential contractors capable of collecting and analyzing water samples to ensure compliance with health standards. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and resources for sample collection and analysis, with a focus on detecting Legionella and conducting Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) testing. Requirements include maintaining sample integrity, comprehensive reporting on analysis results, and strict adherence to chain of custody protocols. Respondents must provide business size, subcontracting details, and capabilities related to the outlined scope. Responses are encouraged for market research purposes but will not lead to contract awards. The RFI emphasizes the government’s intent of gathering information without commitment to procure services and outlines a structured response format, stressing the urgency and importance of water safety in healthcare environments. Interested parties are required to respond by email by the specified deadline.
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