Legionella Testing Sampling Service at the Minneapols VA Health Care System

Project ID: 36C26326Q0282 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	VISN 23: Midwest Health Care Network
Deadline	01/22/26
Posted	01/15/26
Estimated Value	$20,000 - $60,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC	H146 - Quality Control- Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment
Location	Department of Veteran Affiars Minneapolis VA Health Care System Minneapolis, MN 55417 United States

Description

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The Minneapolis VA Healthcare System requires Legionella testing sampling services in accordance with the draft Statement of Work (SOW) below. This is a sources sought/proof of capability solicitation looking for vendors to perform the services per the SOW for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement. If you are a vendor that can complete the work described in the SOW with competitive pricing, please send your contact and organization information with a descriptive proof of capability to: theresa.thunder@va.gov on or before January 22nd, 2026. Only emailed responses will be considered. Additionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy. 1. Identify your organization's socio-economic category. 2. State whether any of the requested services may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.). 3. State if subcontracting is contemplated for this requirement and what percentage of the work will be subcontracted and for what tasks. *If applicable, VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.* *If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses.*

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Minneapolis VA Healthcare System is seeking vendors to provide Legionella testing sampling services as part of a sources sought/proof of capability solicitation. The goal of this contract is to ensure compliance with health standards regarding Legionella bacteria in water systems, as outlined in VHA Directive 1061 and the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. This solicitation serves as market research and will not result in contract awards from this announcement. Work Details The contractor shall perform the following tasks: 1. Collect and analyze approximately 580 water samples from various locations including sinks, showers, ice machines, cooling towers, and outdoor fountains within the Minneapolis VA Health Care System campuses. Specific sampling locations will be determined by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Health Care System Point of Contact. 2. Conduct quarterly testing of hot and cold-water distribution systems for L. pneumophila, ensuring samples are taken at first draw from outlets such as faucets and showers. 3. Document water temperature, residual biocide levels, and pH at the time of sampling. 4. Allow for non-routine sampling up to 10% of total samples annually, with a requirement to sample within 24 hours of notification for non-routine requests. 5. Ensure all samples are collected in sterile containers and transported under strict chain of custody procedures to a certified laboratory. 6. The laboratory must be certified by the CDC's Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) program and must retain positive samples for 30 days. 7. Provide detailed analysis reports via email to the COR and Health Care System Point of Contact. Place of Performance Minneapolis VA Health Care System campuses.

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