Lab Water Purification
ID: 75N99026R00003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH A E CONSTRUCTIONBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (N046)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/506dda02002241b2b82655864d3429c1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified contractors for a federal contract focused on the maintenance and operation of laboratory water purification systems at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in Durham, North Carolina. The contract encompasses quality assurance, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and installation of Point-of-Use (POU) laboratory water purification systems and Reverse Osmosis equipment, ensuring compliance with specific water quality standards. This procurement is critical for maintaining the integrity of laboratory operations, as it involves the upkeep of 196 POU systems and six Reverse Osmosis systems, with a contract period starting January 1, 2026, and extending through December 31, 2026, with options for additional years. Interested vendors should contact Michele Johnson at michele.johnson@nih.gov or Amanda Tilton at amanda.tilton@nih.gov for further details, and note that proposals are due by September 10, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    JOHNSON, MICHELE D
    13014351980
    michele.johnson@nih.gov
    Amanda Tilton
    (301) 594-5711
    amanda.tilton@nih.gov
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    75N99026R00003-0002 RFI Reponse 1.pdf
    Amendment 0002 to solicitation 75N99026R00003-0002 provides government responses to 33 Requests for Information (RFIs) concerning a lease for water purification equipment. Key clarifications include confirming the use of FloodStop FS1/2NPT leak detectors with battery backup, defining water purity standards as CAP Type 1, and clarifying that the contractor will install and be responsible for their own leased equipment, including determining OEM parts and components. The amendment also addresses questions about carbon and DI tank specifications, water quality testing, emergency repairs, system relocation, and contractor badging requirements, stating that fully badged employees will have unescorted access. The period of performance for the base year and all option years is January 1 through December 31.
    Lab Water Purification RFIs Template.xlsx
    RFP No. 75N99026R00003, for Lab Water Purification, involved a request for information (RFI No. 1) regarding a proposal due date extension. A company requested an extension to Friday, September 13, 2024, citing the comprehensive nature of the project and the need for additional time to review requirements and accurately price the project. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) responded with Amendment 001, confirming that the proposal due date was officially extended to 8:00 AM EST on September 10, 2024.
    Sol_75N99026R00003_Amd_0001.pdf
    This amendment (75N99026R00003-0001) modifies a solicitation issued by the National Institutes of Health, specifically the OD - Office of Research Facilities. The key changes are the extension of the Request for Information (RFI) due date to December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and the addition of a site visit scheduled for December 5, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST. Vendors interested in attending the site visit must provide their full name, company name, and phone number to the contracting officer, Michele Johnson (michele.johnson@nih.gov), by December 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. The amendment also incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.237-1, "Site Visit," which urges offerors to inspect the site to understand conditions affecting contract performance. The period of performance for this contract is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    Sol_75N99026R00003-Lab Water Purification System.pdf
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number 75N99026R00003) outlines the requirements for providing services, maintenance, parts, and supplies for Point-of-Use (POU) laboratory water purification systems, Reverse Osmosis equipment, and leak detectors with shut-off valves at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The contract includes a base period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with five option periods extending through June 30, 2031. Key requirements include preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, relocation services, and adherence to specific water quality standards (e.g., TOC <35 ppb, Resistivity 18.3 megohm). The contractor must submit a Preventive Maintenance Plan within 60 days of award and provide monthly water quality testing documentation. Invoices are to be submitted electronically through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
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