Critical Water Testing
ID: 36C255-25-AP-0812Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- WATER QUALITY (B533)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9d2bf5d75fb545e5b3abdf359ef6595b/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide critical water testing services for the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the Evansville Health Care Center. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with water quality standards essential for sterile processing, thereby safeguarding patient and staff safety, and requires comprehensive testing, maintenance, and treatment in accordance with state, federal, and OSHA regulations, specifically following the ANSI/AAMI ST108: 2023 guidelines. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities statements by January 15, 2025, to assist in shaping the future acquisition strategy, with submissions directed to Hubert W. Scipio at hubert.scipio@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1957. This notice serves as a sources sought announcement and does not constitute a formal solicitation or imply any government commitment.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hubert W. Scipio
    (913) 946-1957
    hubert.scipio@va.gov
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    Sources Sought -Critical Water Testing.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a sources sought announcement for vendors interested in providing critical water testing services for the Marion VAMC and the Evansville Health Care Center. This contracting effort aims to ensure water quality for sterile processing, vital for patient and staff safety. The services required include comprehensive testing, maintenance, and treatment in compliance with state, federal, and OSHA regulations, following the ANSI/AAMI ST108: 2023 guidelines. Vendors must provide their capabilities and expertise in water quality testing, with services scheduled to avoid contaminating workflows. Submissions of capabilities statements are encouraged by January 15, 2025, to tailor the future acquisition strategy effectively. The notice seeks to gauge vendor interest and capacity but does not represent a formal solicitation, nor does it imply any commitment from the government. Interested parties should submit their responses via email to the designated VA contact.
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