HGS Analytical Laboratory conducted water quality measurement tests on samples from the East Orange VA Medical Center on October 7, 2025. The detailed report, addressed to Harry Stilling, includes results for pH, bacteria (Heterotrophic Plate Count), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Conductivity, Total Hardness, and Alkalinity for six samples taken from three sinks in the Main SPS Building. Samples 01, 03, and 05 were from DI (Critical) lines, while samples 02, 04, and 06 were from Utility lines (Cold or Hot). The testing methodology followed Standard Methods 9215C and SOP-034 for HPC, and ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 for other parameters. The laboratory is ELAP and CDC certified. Notably, some samples showed varying levels of bacteria, TOC, conductivity, and hardness, with utility lines generally having higher values for these parameters compared to DI lines. For instance, Sample 03, a DI Critical line, had 40 CFU/mL bacteria, while utility line samples generally showed <10 CFU/mL. Sample 05, another DI Critical line, had 10 CFU/mL. Utility lines (e.g., Sample 02, 04, 06) showed significantly higher TOC, conductivity, total hardness, and alkalinity compared to DI lines (e.g., Sample 01, 03, 05).

This amendment modifies solicitation 36C24226Q0190 for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline for proposal submissions to January 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, to allow the VA team to prepare and publish responses to technical RFIs. Additionally, a new site visit has been scheduled for January 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Facilities Management Services Conference Room in Building 5A, 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018, due to the volume of technical questions received. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 36C24226Q0190, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, modifies the original solicitation by extending the price proposal submission deadline to January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. It also changes the site visit time to January 2, 2026, at 11:30 AM ET, with the meeting location at the Facilities Management Services Conference Room in Building 5A, 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018. The amendment incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.237-1 regarding site visits, emphasizing offerors' responsibility to inspect the site. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

This amendment to Solicitation 36C24226Q0190 from the Department of Veterans Affairs provides crucial information for offerors regarding the VA NJ HCS SPS RO Critical Water System Replacement project. The amendment addresses Requests for Information (RFIs) on system capacity, plumbing requirements (including the need for a new AAMI ST108-compliant distribution loop), electrical scope, and feed water quality. It also directs offerors to attached documents such as "East Orange SPS RO Sizing," "East Orange SPS Q1 2026 Final Lab Report," and "SPS Piping Plan" for detailed information. Site visits are scheduled for December 22, 2025, and January 2, 2026, for offerors to assess site conditions. The deadline for price proposal submission remains January 8, 2026.

This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice, 36C24226Q0190, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 2, outlines a requirement for the replacement of the SPS R.O. Critical Water System at the VA NJ HCS East Orange. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses (SBA) with a NAICS code of 221310. Key dates include a site visit on December 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, a deadline for questions on December 26, 2025, by 4:00 PM EST, and a proposal due date of December 30, 2025, by 4:00 PM EST. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Mitchelle Labady, at Mitchelle.Labady@va.gov. An award is anticipated within 10 to 14 days after the proposal due date.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C24226Q0190 for the SPS R.O. System Replacement project. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal submission deadline to January 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, to allow the VA team to prepare and publish responses to received technical RFIs. Additionally, a new site visit has been scheduled for January 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Facilities Management Services (FMS) Conference Room in Building 5A, 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018, due to the volume of technical questions. Proposals must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Mitchelle Labady, at mitchelle.labady@va.gov. The project's place of performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Healthcare System, East Orange Campus.

This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation, 36C24226Q0190, for the replacement of the SPS R.O. Critical Water System at the VA NJ HCS East Orange. The amendment incorporates additional terms through a new solicitation provision and revises the site visit meeting time and proposal submission date. The contracting office is located in Brooklyn, NY, and the point of contact is Ms. Mitchelle R. Labady. The place of performance is East Orange, NJ. The solicitation, identified by NAICS code 221310 and PSC J046, is a set-aside for the SBA. All signed amendments must be included with the price proposal. The response deadline is January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation, 36C24226Q0190, for the replacement of the SPS R.O. Critical Water System at the VA NJ HCS East Orange. The amendment's purpose is to publish the VA’s responses to Requests for Information inquiries. Key details include a response date of January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, a set-aside for SBA, and a NAICS code of 221310. The contracting office is located in Brooklyn, NY, and the point of contact is Ms. Mitchelle Labady. The place of performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Healthcare System, East Orange Campus. The amendment references four new documents providing further details: "36C24226Q0190 0003," "EAST ORANGE VA SPS RO SIZING," "SPS Piping Plan," and "20251007 - East Orange SPS Q1 2026 Final Lab Report."

The document outlines STERIS equipment specifications for the EAST ORANGE VA, detailing product descriptions, quantities, and operational data. It includes two AMSCO 7053HP (steam) units, two Innowave PCF da Vinci units, and one Vision 1327 Cart Washer-Disinfector (Steam). Key operational metrics provided for each product are cycles per hour, critical water gallons per hour, minimum flow rate (GPM), and total gallons per hour (GPH). The total critical water usage is 58.30 GPH, and the total minimum flow rate is 29.00 GPM. This document likely serves as a proposal or a list of required equipment and their performance characteristics for a federal government facility, consistent with an RFP or procurement process.

This government solicitation, 36C24226Q0190, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, outlines an RFP for the replacement of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) Reverse Osmosis Critical Water System and Water Quality Testing at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System East Orange Campus. The project, set aside for 100% Small Businesses, has a NAICS code of 221310 and a magnitude of construction between $100,000 and $250,000. Key requirements include adhering to AAMI ST108 Critical Water Quality Specifications, providing detailed schematics, removing the existing system, installing new water treatment technologies, and ensuring the system's production capacity. The contractor must also conduct system startup validation testing, annual training, and comprehensive water quality testing by a New Jersey State ELAP-certified laboratory. Offers will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with a site visit scheduled for December 22, 2025, and proposals due by December 30, 2025.

The provided government file appears to be a detailed sanitary piping plan for a scope area, likely within a healthcare or laboratory facility. The plan outlines the placement of various equipment for cleaning, sterilization, and preparation, including ultrasonic washers, washer disinfectors, scope decon sinks, and sterilization equipment like MEDIVATOR and STERRAD systems. It also indicates the location of utility connections such as hot water, detergent/water treatment, and RO equipment. Key elements include sanitary piping for sinks, eye wash stations, and clinical sinks, along with ventilation details. The drawing notes specify connections to existing waste and vent pipes, indicating an alteration or upgrade to an existing system. This document is crucial for understanding the infrastructure requirements and plumbing layout for a specialized decontamination and sterilization area.