H146--Legionella, Sterile Processing Service and Dental Waterline Testing

The contract encompasses sterile processing service, Legionella testing, and dental waterline testing services for the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI, with administrative oversight managed from Milwaukee, WI. The contractor is responsible for conducting monthly, quarterly, and annual water sampling from critical systems including the Blended Water Generation System, Critical Water Generation System, ultrasonic disinfectors, and sinks, ensuring compliance with AAMI ST 108 and VHA Directive 1116. Sampling must occur before 8:00 AM or after 5:30 PM, using proper PPE and preserving sample integrity through cold packs and disinfection of ports with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Deliverables include electronic PDF reports with specific water quality parameters—pH, conductivity, alkalinity, hardness, HPC, endotoxins via LAL, outlet temperature, and biocide residuals—along with chain of custody documentation and calibration logs traceable to national standards, all submitted within seven calendar days of collection. The contract is structured with a base year and four one-year option periods, extending through April 30, 2031, and requires electronic invoicing through the Tungsten Network, with payments processed by the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center in Austin, TX. The solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 541380, with evaluation based on Technical Acceptability as a pass/fail threshold, followed by a best-value trade-off among Experience, Past Performance, and Price, all equally weighted. Contractors must hold CDC ELITE certification, relevant laboratory accreditation, and submit SOPs demonstrating compliance with industry standards. Subcontracting is strictly limited: no more than 50% of contract value may flow to non-SDVOSB subcontractors, with full compliance required at the end of each performance period. All data, reports, and test results are U.S. Government property with unlimited rights; contractors must handle sensitive information per Privacy Act and FOIA guidelines. Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Laura Broacha, in two distinct files—one containing the completed SF-1449 and pricing schedules, the other detailing at least three years of relevant past performance. The contractor must also ensure all employees complete VHA-provided records management training, and failure to meet SDVOSB representation requirements can lead to mandatory debarment under federal law. No