F103--Bay Pines Water Management Plan Update
ID: 36C24826Q0101Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- WATER QUALITY SUPPORT (F103)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 8, is seeking qualified contractors to update the Water Management Plans (WMP) for the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL, and the Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center in Cape Coral, FL. The project requires a comprehensive review and update of the existing WMP for Bay Pines and the creation of a new WMP for Lee County, ensuring compliance with VHA directive 1061 and ANSI/AAMI ST108 standards, while addressing water quality concerns and Legionella issues. This procurement is critical for maintaining safe water quality in healthcare settings, and the contract will span a base year with four one-year option periods, with the deadline for offers extended to December 8, 2025, at 14:00 EST. Interested contractors should direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Michael A. Shook at Michael.Shook@va.gov.

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    Michael A ShookContract Specialist
    Michael.Shook@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has issued an amendment to solicitation 36C24826Q0101 for Water Management Plans at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center and Lee County VA Healthcare Center. The deadline for offers has been extended to December 8, 2025, at 14:00 EST. The solicitation requires potential contractors to collaborate with Phigenics, the incumbent company, for the Water Management Plan (WMP) for Bay Pines and Lee County. This collaboration can be through consultation, teaming, or direct contract. Clarification questions are accepted until December 4, 2025, at 14:00 EDT. The project includes a Water Management Audit for 13 water lines at Bay Pines for the base contract period of December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, with additional delivery schedules extending to 2030. The scope of work involves reviewing and updating the existing WMP for Bay Pines VHA and creating a new WMP for the Lee County Healthcare Center, ensuring compliance with ST108 standards and continued support after implementation. Contractors must meet with the Water Management Committee (WMC) to discuss the evaluation process.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract. The requirement is for an updated Water Management Plan, Water Management Update (Audit), and a New Water Management Plan for the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL, and the Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center in Cape Coral, FL. This initiative is crucial for meeting the ST108 standard and ensuring continued support after plan creation. The update is necessitated by VHA directive 1061, which mandates Healthcare Associated Legionella Disease (HCA LD) prevention plans for facilities where patients, visitors, and employees spend the night. The existing Bay Pines plan from October 2017 needs revision due to the completion of a new Mental Health Hospital (B111) and anticipated completion of a new Dental Clinic and Fisher House II in early 2026. The contract will be a firm fixed price, base plus four option years, with the solicitation expected to be posted around November 25, 2025.
    This government solicitation, 36C24826Q0101, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, outlines a requirement for an updated Water Management Plan (WMP) and ongoing water management services for the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL, and the Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center in Cape Coral, FL. The purpose is to ensure compliance with VHA directive 1061 and the ANSI/AAMI ST108 standard for sterile processing services water quality, addressing existing Legionella issues and water quality concerns. The scope includes reviewing and updating the current WMP for Bay Pines, creating a new WMP for Lee County, and developing a new Sterile Processing Services Water Management Plan for both locations. Services encompass onsite surveys, meetings with the Water Management Committee, data review, and ongoing support for a base year with four one-year option periods. The solicitation also incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses related to commercial products and services, set-asides for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and electronic payment submissions.
    This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks information for an updated Water Management Plan for the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center and Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center. The primary goal is to comply with VHA Directive 1061 for Healthcare Associated Legionella Disease (HCA LD) prevention and the new ANSI / AAMI ST108 standard for Sterile Processing Services (SPS). The Bay Pines facility requires an update due to new and planned building additions, while Lee County needs to be incorporated into the Bay Pines plan. The project also requires subject matter expert assistance to address water quality issues for SPS and provide ongoing support. Responses are due by November 18, 2025, from qualified businesses, particularly SDVOSBs, VOSBs, and SBs, to determine potential set-aside opportunities.
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