H945--RLRVAMC Legionella Testing
ID: 36C25025Q0282Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (H945)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ba16296b55dd4fca957efe44d2785191/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors to conduct Legionella bacteria testing at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with health standards through microbiological sampling, transportation of samples for laboratory testing, and quarterly reporting of results. This initiative is crucial for maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to rigorous water quality regulations. Interested contractors should contact Contract Specialist Courtney R. Seevers at Courtney.Seevers@va.gov for further details, as the contract will favor service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and emphasizes strict documentation and safety protocols.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Courtney SeeversContract Specialist
    Contracting Officer
    Kristina L. Peart
    Courtney.Seevers@va.gov
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    36C25025Q0282_1.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. The RFP seeks contractors to conduct Legionella bacteria testing of water systems in the facility to ensure compliance with health standards. The scope of work includes microbiological sampling, transportation of samples for laboratory testing, and providing reports each quarter. Key requirements include using accredited laboratories for testing, thorough documentation, and prompt communication of any positive test results. The contract will be awarded based on comparative analysis, favoring service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Important guidelines are outlined regarding electronic invoice submission, subcontracting limitations, and safety protocols for the contractor's personnel. The RFP emphasizes the VA's commitment to maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff through rigorous testing of water quality and regulations compliance. Overall, this procurement action reflects the VA's focus on improving health and safety measures within its facilities through proactive, regulated testing initiatives.
    36C25025Q0282.docx
    The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (RLRVAMC) is soliciting a firm-fixed price contract for Legionella Testing at its facility in Indianapolis, IN. The contract will require the selected contractor to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for testing at designated buildings. This procurement is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), rejecting proposals from non-SDVOSB concerns. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on March 31, 2025, with a base period of one year and the option for four additional one-year periods. Interested vendors will be able to access solicitation documents beginning February 20, 2025, via the government’s official procurement site, SAM.gov. Questions must be submitted in writing by February 25, 2025, with quotations due by February 28, 2025. The applicable NAICS code is 541380, with a size standard of $19 million. This notice serves to outline the government's intention and guide eligible vendors through the bidding process.
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