Dental Water Microbial Testing and Analysis

The contract entails the laboratory analysis of dental unit waterline samples to identify microbial contaminants such as heterotrophic bacteria, Legionella, and Pseudomonas, with the purpose of ensuring clinical water safety and compliance with regulatory standards. This work supports the operational integrity of dental facilities by providing accurate, timely, and validated microbial testing data essential for maintaining safe water quality in patient care environments. The scope is focused exclusively on analytical services performed in a certified laboratory setting, requiring specialized methodologies and adherence to established protocols for detection and quantification of target organisms. The contract is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services, and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12. The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2026, with a firm response deadline of June 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Performance location and specific agency office details are not provided, but the work is directly tied to the VA’s broader initiative to safeguard water systems in its dental healthcare facilities. Participation requires compliance with federal procurement regulations and demonstrated expertise in environmental microbiology testing for healthcare water systems.