H946--Critical Water Testing and Treatment SVC, MA, 36C255-25-AP-0812, 657-25-2-2977-0003 (VA-25-00034285)
ID: 36C25525Q0138Type: Presolicitation
AwardedMar 19, 2025
$534.8K$534,759
AwardeeFOSO CONSTRUCTION LLC Indianapolis IN 46228 USA
Award #:36C25525D0040
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fef29125da8444b9bad8292090e5dbdc/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on Critical Water Testing and Treatment services at VA medical centers in Marion, IL, and Evansville, IN. The contract aims to ensure compliance with health standards through services such as unscheduled emergency sanitation and water quality testing, with a total estimated value of $19 million, including a minimum guarantee of $175,000 and a maximum ceiling of $1 million. This procurement is particularly significant as it is set aside for small businesses, including those owned by service-disabled veterans, reflecting the government's commitment to supporting veteran-focused enterprises. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Hubert W. Scipio at hubert.scipio@va.gov, with key deadlines for questions extended to February 24, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hubert W. ScipioContracting Officer
    (913) 946-1957
    hubert.scipio@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C25525Q0138_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a presolicitation notice for critical water testing and treatment services, referenced as solicitation number 36C25525Q0138. The contract is designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and will take place at the Marion and Evansville VA Medical Centers located in Marion, Illinois, and Evansville, Indiana. Responses are required by February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The relevant postal codes for the contracting office are 66048, and the description encompasses essential water quality testing and treatment to ensure compliance and safety in VA medical facilities. The notice includes contact details for the contracting officer, Hubert W. Scipio, through whom inquiries can be made. The presolicitation aims to ensure that qualified vendors can prepare to submit proposals that meet the VA's requirements for these critical services, highlighting the government’s focus on maintaining safe water standards in healthcare settings.
    36C25525Q0138.docx
    The document outlines a federal solicitation (36C25525Q0138) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on Critical Water Testing and Treatment at VA medical centers in Marion, IL, and Evansville, IN. The awarded contract is set for an estimated total of $19 million, with a minimum guarantee of $175,000 and maximum ceiling of $1 million over its duration. It establishes guidelines for offers, evaluating criteria such as past performance and technical capability, and includes detailed service requirements like unscheduled emergency sanitation and water quality testing. The contract is specifically set aside for small businesses, including those owned by service-disabled veterans, ensuring compliance with veteran-focused procurement regulations. The document also references clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation relating to contract execution, compliance, and electronic invoicing procedures. This solicitation underscores the government's efforts to maintain critical health standards in VA facilities while supporting veteran-owned enterprises.
    36C25525Q0138 0001.docx
    The document serves as an amendment to the solicitation numbered 36C25525Q0138, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office 15. Its primary purpose is to inform potential offerors about a change regarding the deadline for questions related to the solicitation. Specifically, the deadline has been extended until no later than 1:00 p.m. Central Time on February 17, 2025. The amendment emphasizes that all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged, ensuring that offers are not affected by this extension. The contracting officer, Hubert W. Scipio, officially signs the document, confirming its authenticity. The structure includes sections for administrative information, acknowledgment of changes, and electronic communication guidelines, all of which adhere to established FAR regulations. This amendment reflects the government’s commitment to providing transparency and ample opportunity for potential bidders in the procurement process.
    36C25525Q0138 0002.docx
    This document pertains to an amendment for solicitation number 36C25525Q0138 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically under the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15. The amendment serves to clarify guidelines for potential offerors regarding critical water testing, addressing queries about treatment equipment requirements and the necessity of site visits. It confirms that proposals must include both water testing as specified in a referenced table and necessary treatments for out-of-compliance water, but not for steam sterilizers or washers. It details scheduled site visits at two locations: Marion VAMC and Evansville HCC, providing dates and contact information for the points of contact at each facility. Importantly, except for the outlined clarifications, all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment underscores the VA's commitment to compliance and quality in water safety protocols.
    36C25525Q0138 0003.docx
    The document pertains to an amendment notification for solicitation number 36C25525Q0138, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office 15. The primary purpose of this amendment is to inform potential offerors of several critical updates and procedural changes. Notably, it incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) regarding evaluation criteria for commercial products and services, as well as provisions for site visits. The amendment extends the deadline for submitting questions regarding the solicitation to February 24, 2025, at 0900 hours CT, and outlines that questions raised after this deadline will not be addressed. Additionally, the document includes responses to previously submitted questions, clarifying that the Government values Technical Capability and Past Performance over Pricing when evaluating offers. The amendment serves as a formal communication to ensure that all parties have equal access to the necessary information to prepare their bids effectively, reflecting the Government's commitment to transparency and fairness in the procurement process.
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