F103--Legionella Testing Services- Base Year Only
ID: 36C26124Q0988Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- WATER QUALITY SUPPORT (F103)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e2cce33030ce4863b4782fa82cf133de/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Legionella testing services for a base year contract. The objective of this procurement is to ensure compliance with health and safety standards by testing water quality to prevent Legionella outbreaks in VA facilities. Legionella testing is critical for maintaining safe water systems, particularly in healthcare environments where vulnerable populations are present. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist James E. Postell at James.Postell@va.gov for further details regarding the solicitation process.

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    James PostellContracting Officer
    702-791-9000 x18936
    James.Postell@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to solicit proposals for Legionella Testing Services to be conducted at the San Francisco VA Health Care System. This presolicitation notice details that the contract will be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and is classified under the Environmental System Protection (F103) service code with a NAICS code of 541380, Testing Laboratories. The anticipated contract will last for a base year only, with a start date around November 11, 2024. Interested contractors must be registered and verified in the SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification program and must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for the award. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about September 12, 2024, with quotes accepted following the release. The presolicitation notice serves to inform potential contractors without requesting submittals at this stage, highlighting the VA's commitment to involving veteran-owned businesses in its contracting process.
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