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8960--Sources Sought - WATER COOLER RENTAL WITH WATER SUPPLY

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36C24226Q0880Federal

Response Deadline08/14/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 is seeking information from potential vendors to supply and maintain water coolers with water delivery services at the St. Albans VA Medical Center in Jamaica, New York. The solicitation, identified by number 36C24226Q0880, is a sources sought notice issued on August 4, 2026, with responses due by August 14, 2026. The requirement falls under NAICS code 312112, which pertains to bottled water manufacturing and related distribution services. Vendors are encouraged to respond with their capabilities to provide reliable, sanitized, and regularly serviced water coolers including the supply of bottled water and maintenance of equipment on-site. There is no set-aside designation specified for this notice, meaning it is open to all eligible businesses including small and large concerns. The primary point of contact is Contracting Officer Janelle Bonafede, reachable via email or phone listed in the notice, with the official inquiry portal accessible through the SAM.gov website. All offerings must demonstrate ability to meet the operational needs of the medical facility with consistent service levels and compliance with applicable health and safety standards.

General Info

Seeking vendors to supply and maintain water coolers with delivery at St. Albans VA Medical Center, response due August 14, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)View Agency

NAICS

312112 - Bottled Water ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

St. Albans VA Medical Center, Jamaica, NY, 11425, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Sources Sought Notice 36C24226Q0880 - Water Cooler Rental with Water Supply

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedAug 4

Sources Sought

Amendment 1Aug 4

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineAug 14

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08/14/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 9 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

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Office AddressALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Janelle BonafedeContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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Sources sought notice for Water Cooler Rental with Water Supply serving St. Albans VA Medical Center.

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