RFI Critical Water System
ID: 36C26325Q0654Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

WATER PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT (4610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c8606feed91f40a09acf72e51b043306/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contract Office 23, is seeking qualified vendors to provide a Critical Water System for the St. Cloud VA Medical Center in Minnesota. This request for information (RFI) aims to identify potential sources capable of supplying a system that meets AAMI ST108 standards, including a reverse osmosis system, deionization process, and UV sterilization recirculation loop, with specific performance requirements such as a minimum production rate of 3 gallons per minute and a 250-gallon storage tank. The procurement is crucial for ensuring high-quality water supply in healthcare settings, and interested parties must respond by April 15, 2025, with detailed company information and qualifications to Becky De Los Santos at becky.delossantos@va.gov. The installation period is scheduled from July 15, 2025, to September 15, 2025, and responses will inform potential future solicitations without guaranteeing contract awards.

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    Becky De Los Santos
    becky.delossantos@va.gov
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    Sources Sought Notice.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 23, is soliciting information from businesses qualified to supply a Critical Water System, specifically for the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. This request is not a solicitation but aims to gather details on potential vendors. Interested sources are required to respond by April 15, 2025, providing company specifics, business classifications (including small and veteran-owned designations), and confirming their distribution relationships and certifications. The intended water system must conform to AAMI ST108 standards and include a reverse osmosis system, deionization process, and a UV sterilization recirculation loop. Essential features include a minimum production rate of 3 gallons per minute, a 250-gallon storage tank, and strict water quality requirements. Contractors must have at least five years of experience installing critical water systems and be familiar with the necessary standards. The installation period is scheduled from July 15, 2025, to September 15, 2025. This inquiry serves to understand marketplace capabilities and may lead to a future solicitation, with no guarantee of contract awards for responses. Strict adherence to VA regulations and operational policies is expected from contractors during the project.
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