H246--Visalia Water Feature Water Testing Base 4 Option Years
ID: 36C26125Q0295Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (H246)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors for the maintenance and water testing of an exterior water feature at the VACCHCS Visalia Clinic in California. The procurement aims to ensure regular upkeep, including quarterly legionella testing and remediation, as part of the facility's Water Safety Program, with contractors required to be located within 10 miles of the clinic and capable of responding to safety concerns within four hours. This contract will initially cover a base year with options for four additional years, and interested parties must submit their capabilities, including business size and relevant experience, to Contract Specialist Sable Williams by February 17, 2025. This Sources Sought Notice serves as a preliminary measure and does not obligate the government to issue a contract.

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    SABLE.WILLIAMS1@VA.GOVSABLE WILLIAMS
    (510) 637-6288
    Sable.Williams1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendor capabilities for the maintenance and water testing of an exterior water feature at the VACCHCS Visalia Clinic in California. This Sources Sought Notice announces the need for regular upkeep, including quarterly legionella testing and remediation, as part of the facility's Water Safety Program. Interested contractors must be situated within 10 miles of the clinic, able to respond to safety concerns within four hours, and ensure that maintenance activities do not interfere with patient care. The requested information from potential vendors includes business size, socio-economic status, SAM registration, GSA contract details, and relevant project experience. The initial contract will cover a base year with an option for four additional years. Respondents must submit their information to Contract Specialist Sable Williams by February 17, 2025. This notice serves as a preliminary measure and does not obligate the government to issue a contract.
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