F103-- Well Network Water Testing Service Contract

The contract pertains to the provision of water testing laboratory services for the Well Network at the Asheville VA Medical Center in North Carolina. The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a sources-sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of supporting this requirement, which is intended to ensure the integrity and safety of the VA’s emergency backup well system. The planned contract will include a base period with four additional option years, allowing for extended service if needed. The solicitation emphasizes that this is a market research effort, with no formal solicitation or funding associated at this stage, and interested vendors are invited to respond by October 22, 2025. The contract falls under NAICS code 541380, which covers testing laboratories, with a size standard of $19 million, indicating the scope and scale of potential vendors. The primary point of contact is Contracting Officer Zanona Pickett, based at the Hampton, Virginia office, with the performance site located in Asheville, North Carolina. The initiative aims to ensure reliable water quality testing services for the VA’s critical infrastructure, supporting the safety and operational readiness of the medical center’s emergency water supply network.