H146--Legionella/SPS Water Surveillance Testing
ID: 36C26024Q0265_1Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3a202524421b411d8cae4870f01eb814/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Legionella/SPS Water Surveillance Testing services at the Spokane VA Medical Center. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and resources to collect and ship water samples to a CDC Elite certified laboratory for analysis, adhering to all relevant regulations. This contract is crucial for ensuring the safety and quality of water systems within VA facilities, reflecting the commitment to veterans' healthcare and environmental health monitoring. The total potential award amount is approximately $19 million, with a contract period starting September 27, 2024, and extending for up to four additional years. Interested parties should contact Craig Brown at craig.brown7@va.gov or call 360-696-4061 EXT 31504 for further details.

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    Craig BrownContract Specialist
    360-696-4061 EXT 31504
    craig.brown7@va.gov
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    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Network Contracting Office 20 for Legionella Water Testing and Services for the Spokane VA Medical Center. The RFP encompasses a contract period spanning from September 27, 2024, to September 26, 2025, with options to extend for four additional years. Key requirements include the contractor’s provision of all necessary personnel and resources to collect and ship water samples for analysis at a CDC Elite certified laboratory. The contractor must adhere to specific testing protocols for both routine and non-routine samples, demonstrate relevant qualifications, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Contract deliverables include quarterly surveillance testing—with specific sampling requirements from various water sources—and the timely submission of analytical reports. The contractor must also facilitate stringent quality assurance measures. Financially, the total potential award amount is approximately $19 million, targeting small businesses, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned entities. This RFP reflects veterans' healthcare priorities and emphasizes stringent quality, compliance, and effective environmental health monitoring at VA facilities.
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