H246--VACHS Critical Water Testing New Requirements 2025
ID: 36C24125Q0227Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (H246)

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https://sam.gov/opp/21c3f96850844955b0eb891b019ee96a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide critical water testing services for its medical centers located in West Haven and Newington, Connecticut. The procurement aims to establish a monthly water testing program that complies with the updated AAMI ST-108-2023 standards, which necessitate increased testing for contamination at every point of use, along with rapid response capabilities for emergency testing. This initiative is vital for maintaining sterile processing services within the hospitals, ensuring a reliable supply of uncontaminated water for equipment sterilization, thereby upholding patient safety standards. Interested parties must submit their qualifications by 5:00 PM EST on February 6, 2025, to Nathan Langone at Nathan.Langone@va.gov, with the subject line referencing Sources Sought # 36C24125Q0227.

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    Nathan LangoneContract Specialist
    (603) 624-4366
    Nathan.Langone@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks market research on potential vendors capable of providing critical water testing services for its two medical centers in Connecticut: West Haven and Newington. The contract will involve developing a monthly water testing program in compliance with updated standards from the AAMI ST-108-2023, which includes increased testing requirements for contamination at "every point of use." The contractor must ensure rapid response capability, including emergency testing, and provide all necessary labor, materials, and certifications for effective water sample analysis. Vendors are instructed to submit their qualifications by February 6, 2025, without expectation of reimbursement for responses. Detailed requirements for testing procedures, frequency, and compliance with VA safety protocols are outlined in the accompanying scope of work. The notice emphasizes the critical nature of maintaining sterile processing services within the hospitals, which require a reliable supply of uncontaminated water for equipment sterilization. This initiative demonstrates the VA's commitment to upholding strict operational standards for patient safety within its facilities.
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