8960--Newington Water Supply Delivery

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a firm-fixed price contract under solicitation number 36C24126Q0253 to W.B. MASON CO INC for water supply delivery services at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in Newington, CT. The contract, valued at $98,880.60, covers a base period of one year from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through March 31, 2031. The vendor is required to provide and maintain 220 water dispensers with integrated cup dispensers, 320 storage bins for jugs, and weekly deliveries of 450 five-gallon water jugs and five cases of 7-ounce recyclable cups. All deliveries must occur on Tuesdays between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST, with services including installation, monthly inspections, replacement of malfunctioning equipment, and removal of waste and empties at no additional cost. Performance is tied to specific site access protocols, compliance with VA security directives, tobacco-free grounds policies, and federal and state environmental and waste disposal regulations. The procurement was conducted as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 312112, utilizing a best-value trade-off approach in which price was the most significant evaluation factor, followed by past performance and technical capability, with no assigned numerical weights or ratings. Offerors were required to submit a single electronic package including a completed price schedule, past performance worksheet with 1–3 references, and a statement of work detailing their approach. All proposals were to be submitted electronically via email by March 16, 2026. The contract enforces strict compliance with FAR clauses covering unique entity identification, executive compensation reporting, labor standards with a specific wage determination for Manchester, affirmative action for workers with disabilities, equal opportunity, combating trafficking, electronic funds transfer, and electronic business proposal submissions. Invoicing must be conducted through the VISTA system under clause 852.232-72, and payment is processed via electronic funds transfer. The Contracting Officer’s Representative, Sheena Carlyle, located in Togus, ME, serves as the sole point of contact for both contracting and COR duties, overseeing daily operations, receipt verification, and compliance with all contractual requirements. The awardee holds a Unique Entity ID of K7