R499--Requirement- Legionella Water Testing Services
ID: 36C24825Q0365Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4e6da2fbc93e457f8c811b05df92b676/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Legionella Water Testing Services at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. The procurement involves professional laboratory services to collect, transport, test, and analyze water samples for Legionella bacteria from 124 designated water sites, with the potential for an additional 100 sites later in the year. This initiative is crucial for ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining safe water standards within healthcare facilities. Interested businesses, including small and veteran-owned companies, must submit their qualifications and capability statements to Contract Specialist David C. Guley via email by February 17, 2025.

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    David C. GuleyContract Specialist
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    david.guley@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for Legionella Water Testing Services at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. This announcement is meant for planning purposes and is not a solicitation for proposals. The VA seeks businesses capable of providing professional laboratory services to collect, transport, test, and analyze water samples for Legionella bacteria from the facility. The scope includes testing from 124 designated water sites, with the possibility of an additional 100 sites later in the year. Interested vendors, including small businesses and veteran-owned companies, are encouraged to submit qualifications and capability statements. Responses must be emailed to the Contract Specialist by February 17, 2025. This effort reinforces the VA’s commitment to maintaining safe water standards within healthcare facilities, highlighting the need for compliance with health regulations and effective microbial testing practices.
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