H946--LOUISVILLE VAMC WATER SAFETY PROGRAM
ID: 36C24925Q0153Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (H946)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bdc0a155deab4e87a09dc3ce4cabcd3b/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a sole source contract to Phigenics LLC for the maintenance of a Water Safety Management Program at the Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. This program aims to enhance water safety management to prevent Legionella contamination through ongoing monitoring, water quality testing, and compliance with Veterans Health Administration standards, including annual audits and quarterly testing. The initiative is critical for safeguarding the health of patients, staff, and visitors by ensuring reliable water quality management focused on infection prevention. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements to Contract Specialist Elyse "Nicole" McVey via email at Elyse.McVey@va.gov by the specified deadline, with the contract expected to be awarded by May 1, 2025.

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    Elyse "Nicole" McVeyContract Specialist
    (615) 225-6502
    Elyse.McVey@va.gov
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    36C24925Q0153.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Phigenics LLC for the maintenance of a Water Safety Management Program at the Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. This contract, expected to be awarded by May 1, 2025, will provide ongoing monitoring, maintenance of related equipment, and water quality testing aimed at preventing Legionella outbreaks. The contract will be for a base year with four optional renewal years, under the specified authority for sole source acquisitions due to Phigenics LLC’s unique capabilities. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by the specified deadline if they believe they can meet the contract requirements. The contract is categorized under Product Service Code H946 for quality control testing services, with a NAICS classification of 541380, relating to Testing Laboratories. Responses from potential vendors must be submitted via email to the designated contract specialist, ensuring all submissions are received by the deadline for consideration. This notice serves as an intent and is not a solicitation for competitive bids.
    SOW - Water Safety Management Services.docx
    The Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center seeks to enhance water safety management to prevent Legionella contamination across its facilities. The initiative involves contracting maintenance for a comprehensive Water Safety Management Program, ensuring continuous monitoring, water quality testing, and compliance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) standards. The contractor is responsible for annual audits, quarterly Legionella testing, and development of a Water Safety Management Plan aligned with VHA Directive 1061(2) and national standards. The program includes monitoring critical and potable water systems, maintaining documentation, and integrating a web-based monitoring system for data access and alerts. Key tasks involve sampling from various water points, conducting hazard analyses, establishing control measures, and revising existing plans for newly constructed facilities. The overarching goal is to safeguard the health of patients, staff, and visitors by ensuring reliable water quality management focused on infection prevention and operational efficiency.
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