RFQ - Water Testing

Project ID: 36C25626Q0311 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network
Deadline	02/12/26
Posted	02/05/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	SDVOSB
NAICS	541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC	H246 - Equipment And Materials Testing- Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment
Location	Alexandria VA Medical Center 2495 Shreveport Hwy Pineville, LA 71360 USA

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Posted: Feb. 5, 2026, 3:52 p.m. EST Page 2 of 98 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is 36C25626Q0311. 3. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06 (eff. 10/01/2025) 4. This requirement is Total SDVOSB Set Aside. The North American Industry Classification System number is 541380 with a size standard of 19 Mil. 5. Place of Performance: Alexandria VA Medical Center 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360 6. Period of Performance: The period of performance will based upon the day of award with a Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month optional performance periods. 7. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Rhonda Gibson at Rhonda.gibson2@va.gov no later than 10:00A.M. Central Time on 9 Feb 2026. 8. Quotes are due no later than 12 Feb 2026 at 10:00A.M. Central Time and shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Rhonda Gibson at rhonda.gibson2@va.gov APPLICABLE Provisions and Clauses: The provision at 52.212-1 Introduction to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition. All offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement. The addendum to FAR 52.212-4 also applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and all additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Show FAR clauses followed by VAAR clauses in numeric order. Solicitation contains a list of all clauses incorporated by reference in numeric order under 52.252-2 (see below), starting first with FAR and followed by VAAR.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) is seeking to establish a contracted water quality testing program for its Sterile Processing Service (SPS). This program is essential for ensuring compliance with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards, specifically AAMI ST108, which outlines requirements for water quality in the reprocessing of reusable medical devices. The contract aims to mitigate risks associated with water impurities that can adversely affect medical devices and patient outcomes. The services will be performed at the Alexandria VA Medical Center located at 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360. Work Details The contractor will provide all necessary resources to accomplish the deliverables outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), including labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision. Key tasks include: 1. Developing and delivering a Water Management Operational Plan that identifies hazard points and modifications required to the water system. This plan must be recertified annually. 2. Conducting monthly, quarterly, and annual water testing as per AAMI ST108 standards. Testing will include critical water sampling at designated points of use and generation. 3. Providing secure web-based reporting of test results with historical data maintained in a vendor database. 4. Ensuring that all sampling supplies are sterile and suitable for analysis, adhering to strict chain of custody procedures. 5. Performing monthly preventive maintenance on the water system monitoring device, including cleaning and replacement of consumable parts as needed. Period of Performance The contract will have a base period of performance of 12 months with four optional 12-month periods following the initial award date. Place of Performance Alexandria VA Medical Center, 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360

Current: Posted: Feb. 12, 2026, 10:40 a.m. EST The purpose of this Amendment 01 is to post all questions answered from contractors. No further questions will be accepted at this time. To Solicitation Number 36C25626Q0311-1 for Water Testing Service (Alexandria VA Medical Center, Pineville, Louisiana 71360). The solicitation due date has changed to 16 Feb 2026, at 10:00 PM CST. By email: Rhonda.gibson2@va.gov.

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