Water (Deionized) Purification System Maintenance and Service
ID: 36C25724AP5129Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- WATER QUALITY SUPPORT (F103)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d15b54aa53b1484190a91ee926fadfd9/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide maintenance and service for water purification systems at the Thomas E. Creek Hospital in Amarillo, Texas, and the VA Medical Clinic in Lubbock, Texas. The contract entails one year of preventive maintenance services, including monthly inspections, semi-annual and annual service activities, and water testing for Bac-T and endotoxin levels, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. This maintenance is crucial for maintaining water quality and safety for veterans receiving healthcare services at these facilities. Interested contractors should contact Crystal Carabajal at crystal.carabajal@va.gov or call 210-992-3721 for further details.

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    Crystal Carabajal
    (210) 992-3721
    crystal.carabajal@va.gov
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    The Amarillo and Lubbock VA Healthcare System requires a contractor for one year of preventive maintenance services for water purification systems at the Thomas E. Creek Hospital and the Lubbock VA Medical Clinic. The contract includes monthly, semi-annual, and annual service activities, including inspections, water testing for Bac-T and endotoxin levels, and the replacement of specific parts. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, tools, and materials and submit written preventive maintenance procedures for approval within 30 days. Documentation of service activities is mandatory, detailing equipment serviced, parts replaced, and water test results. The contractor must respond promptly to service requests and ensure compliance with federal and state insurance regulations. Payments will be processed by the VA FSC upon receipt of proper invoices. This maintenance contract aims to ensure water quality and safety for veterans receiving healthcare services at these facilities.
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