Q301--648-25-3-5106-0019 - Legionella and Dental HPC Testing Service Contract
ID: 36C26025Q0337Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/opp/81a9ca8d9fd34cbca7b24fd4189f4e54/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking responses for a service contract focused on Legionella and heterotrophic plate count (HPC) testing at the Portland VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with health standards through quarterly sampling and laboratory testing of water sources, including faucets and showers, across multiple VA properties in Portland and Vancouver, Washington. This testing is critical for maintaining safe water quality in healthcare facilities, thereby protecting the health of veterans and staff. Interested contractors must submit their expressions of interest and capability statements to Contract Specialist Craig Brown at craig.brown7@va.gov or by phone at 360-816-2784 by March 21, 2025. The contract will be structured as a Base Plus Four arrangement, adhering to federal and state regulations, with a business size standard of $19 million under NAICS code 541380.

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    Craig BrownContract Specialist
    (360) 816-2784
    craig.brown7@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market research responses for a service contract focused on testing for Legionella and heterotrophic plate counts (HPC) at the Portland VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice is not a request for proposals but aims to gauge the interest and capabilities of potential contractors. The services required include sampling and laboratory testing of water sources, such as faucets and showers, to ensure compliance with health standards. Testing frequencies will be quarterly, involving specific sampling quantities across multiple VA properties in Portland and Vancouver, Washington. The contract will be structured as a Base Plus Four arrangement, requiring the contractor to adhere to federal and state regulations. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest and capability statements to the listed contact no later than March 21, 2025. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 541380, with a business size standard of $19 million. This solicitation serves as a preliminary step to identify qualified sources and does not obligate the government to award a contract or reimburse any costs incurred during the response process. Responses will inform the subsequent steps in the procurement planning process.
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