H146--Water System Testing and Maintenance | Dialysis Water Testing (VA-24-00104942)
ID: 36C24424Q0987Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (H146)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/252ff36bbf7543efa464fdcaaa76138f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from qualified vendors for Dialysis Water Testing Services at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The primary objective is to conduct essential testing, including Bacteria/Colony Counts, LAL/Endotoxin Testing, and a comprehensive AAMI Panel, to ensure the sterility of the water system used in dialysis treatments. These services are critical for maintaining health and safety standards in the care provided to patients. Interested vendors must respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by September 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, and direct their inquiries to Contracting Officer Edward Ferkel at edward.ferkel@va.gov. Vendors must also be ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited and provide relevant business information as part of their response.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Edward FerkelContracting Officer
    edward.ferkel@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C24424Q0987.docx
    The document outlines a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding water system testing and maintenance services, particularly focusing on dialysis water testing at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The solicitation number is 36C24424Q0987, with a response deadline set for September 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and the main contact for this opportunity is Contracting Officer Edward Ferkel. The document further indicates that the service is categorized under Product Service Code H146 and NAICS Code 541380, which pertains to other specialized design services. The agency's URL is provided for further information. The notice aims to gather potential interest and capabilities from vendors that can fulfill the specified testing and maintenance requirements for the dialysis water system, thereby facilitating compliance with health and safety regulations for the VA medical facilities.
    Sources Sought Notice - Pittsburgh DIalysis Water Testing Services - 646.docx
    The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking information regarding Dialysis Water Testing Services, specifically focusing on bacterial counts and AAMI panel tests necessary for the sterilization of water used in dialysis. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Vendors must be ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited and should provide a range of services, including Bacteria/Colony Counts, LAL/Endotoxin Testing, and a comprehensive AAMI Panel. The vendor will handle sample collection kits and shipping, with costs incurred by the vendor. Key requirements include providing reports to the Dialysis department and adhering to specific testing timelines. The RFI also requests potential vendors to provide information regarding their business size and status under NAICS code 541380, relevant certifications, and any existing federal contracts. All responses must be submitted via email by September 16, 2024, to the designated contracting officer. The document emphasizes that responses will not lead to contract awards but will help determine possible sources for future solicitations.
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