H146--PhiGenics Water Management Support and Advanced System Monitoring Service
ID: 36C25625Q0162Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (H146)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking qualified contractors to provide PhiGenics Water Management Support and Advanced System Monitoring Services at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The primary objective is to identify contractors capable of servicing and maintaining continuous water monitoring equipment, including pH and ORP sensors, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations such as the Nonmanufacturer Rule and the Buy American Act. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the integrity of water management systems within the facility, and responses are due by November 14, 2024, at 2:30 PM CST. Interested parties should submit their qualifications and relevant documentation via email to Contracting Specialist T Miller at t.miller@va.gov.

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    T MillerContracting Specialist
    713-791-1414 x229073
    t.miller@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice for PhiGenics Water Management Support and Advanced System Monitoring Services, seeking contractor capabilities for servicing continuous water monitoring equipment at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. The notice aims to assess interest and qualifications of potential contractors, ensure compliance with various regulations, and gather market pricing for the required services, which include maintenance of pH and ORP sensors and monitoring systems. Interested businesses are instructed to submit their qualifications, including details on business size, compliance with the Nonmanufacturer Rule, and any relevant contracts. Responses are due by November 14, 2024, at 2:30 PM CST, via email. This notice serves as a preliminary market research tool and should not be construed as a solicitation for proposals. The VA's intent may lead to a sole source contract based on the responses received, emphasizing the importance of participation from qualified small businesses to enhance competition in the procurement process.
    The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify contractors capable of providing water management support and advanced system monitoring services at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The objective is to assess contractor interest, qualifications, and pricing for the maintenance of continuous water monitoring equipment, including pH and ORP sensors. Responses are requested to determine compliance with federal regulations such as the Nonmanufacturer Rule and the Buy American Act. The contract will cover a base year plus four optional years, requiring qualified contractors to complete a detailed response to various questions, including business size, contract history, and industry pricing estimates. Additionally, the document emphasizes security protocols regarding information access and incidents during the contract execution. Interested entities must submit responses by November 14, 2024. This Sources Sought notice serves as market research rather than a solicitation, aiming to understand industry capabilities and stimulate competition among small businesses.
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