Roseburg VAMC Legionella Water Testing
ID: 36C26025Q0231Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Legionella water testing services for the Roseburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Oregon. This procurement aims to gather market research to inform the issuance of a Firm Fixed Price contract for these essential testing services, which are critical for ensuring the safety and quality of water systems in healthcare facilities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements and express their interest in this acquisition to Contract Specialist Brian Millington by February 14, 2025; please note that this notice is not a Request for Proposal or Quote, and no reimbursement will be provided for responses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brian Millington
    brian.millington@va.gov
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    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) concerning Legionella water testing services for the Roseburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Oregon. It intends to gather market research to inform procurement strategies, with a focus on issuing a Firm Fixed Price contract for these services. The notice specifies that it is not a Request for Proposal or Quote; the government is not soliciting pricing or offers at this time. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements and indicate their interest in the acquisition by responding to Contract Specialist Brian Millington by February 14, 2025. The notice emphasizes that no reimbursement will be provided for responses, and confidentiality of provided information will be maintained. Overall, this notice serves as a preliminary step in the government procurement process, aiming to identify potential qualified vendors for Legionella testing services.
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