Deionized Tank Maintenance - VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems

This contract, solicitation number 36C26226Q1097, is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 in Gilbert, Arizona, for deionized tank maintenance services at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in California. The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requiring offerors to self-certify their status in SAM.gov and meet the size standard of $12.5 million in average annual receipts. The contract involves comprehensive maintenance, repair, and installation of deionized water system tanks and associated equipment across multiple locations within the medical center, adhering to VA Plumbing Design Manual PG-18-10, OSHA 29 CFR, NFPA 99, and C-55 water conditioning licensing requirements. Work must be performed on scheduled weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles with strict documentation of service logs, test results, and compliance reports. The period of performance runs from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031, with options to extend up to four additional years. All contractor personnel must obtain and wear VA-issued PIV badges, hold valid 30-hour OSHA safety cards, and strictly observe site rules including no vaping or smoking, restricted parking, and coordination of lockout/tagout procedures with VA plumbing staff. Evaluation will be based on a trade-off approach considering Technical, Price, and Past Performance factors, with Technical and Price carrying greater weight than Past Performance. The Technical evaluation emphasizes demonstrated expertise in reverse osmosis, system disinfection, bacterial growth prevention, and compliance with AAMI ST108 and ST79 standards, along with the submission of sample maintenance logs and possession of relevant certifications such as the C-55 license. Price proposals will be assessed for reasonableness and completeness, while Past Performance will be evaluated using CPARS and FAPIS ratings, with no rating resulting in a neutral assessment. Solicitation responses are due electronically by 11:00 AM MDT on July 30, 2026, to Jordan Alonzo at jordan.alonzo@va.gov with a required subject line. Offerors must have an active UEI and CAGE code in SAM.gov, submit certifications for SDVOSB status and subcontracting limitations, and ensure all submissions are