The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to award a sole-source contract to the City of Salem VA for monitoring and testing the water distribution system shared with the Salem VA Medical Center. The contract period is expected to run from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.
The VA intends to negotiate the contract under the FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) guideline, which allows for solicitation from a single source. The work involves testing the water quality of the shared water distribution system to ensure it meets required standards.
The VA will consider any written notices of interest from businesses that can meet the VA's requirements. These notices will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. EST on August 30, 2024. The VA is not obligated to compete the acquisition based on these notices and will make a discretionary decision.
Businesses interested in responding must provide sufficient detail demonstrating their ability to meet the VA's requirements and possess relevant experience. The VA encourages interested parties to email any inquiries to leah.trossen@va.gov. Telephone requests will not be accepted.
Please note that this opportunity is subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and the VA will not make any solicitation documents available. Businesses are responsible for monitoring this opportunity for any updates or changes.