Deionized Tank Maintenance - VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22, has issued a Sources Sought Announcement for Deionized Tank Maintenance services at the Loma Linda Health Care Systems facility in California, soliciting market interest under solicitation number 36C26226Q0935. This action, posted on June 8, 2026, with a response deadline of June 23, 2026, is not a formal solicitation but a preliminary market research effort to identify qualified contractors capable of providing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and installation of deionized water system processing tanks across multiple locations within the facility. The work requires full labor, materials, tools, equipment, and qualified personnel to maintain, configure, and start up DI water tanks in compliance with manufacturer standards, state and federal regulations, and VA-specific protocols, ensuring water lines remain free of endotoxins, microbial, and other contaminants. The proposed contract period spans five years from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031, with performance scheduled on a flexible basis allowing day or evening shifts depending on system load demands. Offerors must submit a capabilities statement detailing their history of similar work and include full company information such as name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email, Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, tax ID, and small business status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), etc.), along with proof of SAM registration and, if applicable, VetBiz certification. Contractors must hold a valid C-55 water conditioning license and possess 30-hour OSHA safety certification. Personnel are required to obtain and wear VA-issued PIV or I.D. badges, return them upon contract closure, and strictly adhere to VA facility rules including prohibitions on weapons, smoking, and vaping, as well as parking restrictions. Daily check-in/check-out logging, prompt response to complaints within three working days with full written documentation, and detailed service reports—documenting tank delivery times, servicing dates, equipment locations, test results, engineering analysis, and recommendations—are mandatory. No additional services may be performed without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer, and all changes must be issued via formal contract modification. Responses must be submitted in writing via email to Jordan Alonzo at jordan.alonzo@va.gov, clearly marked “Attn: Jordan Alonzo