LOUISVILLE WATER SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
ID: 36C24925Q0153Type: Solicitation
Overview

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e09784b6bcb940c2aa7a4fc8edee147b/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to establish a Water Safety Management Program at the Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. This procurement aims to ensure ongoing monitoring, maintenance of related equipment, and water quality testing to prevent Legionella outbreaks, with a focus on maintaining high safety standards in water management. The contract will be awarded as a sole source to Phigenics LLC, reflecting their unique capabilities, and will consist of a base year with four optional renewal years, starting on May 1, 2025. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements via email to the designated contract specialist by April 1, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.

Point(s) of Contact
Elyse "Nicole" McVey
(615) 225-6502
Elyse.McVey@va.gov
Files
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36C24925Q0153.docx
Feb 13, 2025, 10:06 PM UTC
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.
36C24925Q0153.pdf
Apr 3, 2025, 9:04 PM UTC
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
Feb 13, 2025, 10:06 PM UTC
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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