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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on May 19, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

H146--NEW Water Testing Services

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36C24426Q0284Federal

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The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C24426Q0284, is a Veteran Set Aside procurement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, for Water Testing Services under NAICS code 541380. It is structured as an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year base period, focused on providing sterile processing and dental water testing services at VA facilities, primarily the James E. Vandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The solicitation mandates that all quotes be submitted via email to Keri Lewis, Contract Specialist, no later than 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and strictly follows submission requirements outlined in FAR clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2. Only electronic submissions are accepted, and failure to comply will result in rejection. The contract incorporates a range of FAR clauses, including 52.212-4 for commercial items, 52.216-18 and 52.216-19 for ordering and limitations, and 52.240-91 and 52.204-13 with deviations addressing security prohibitions and SAM maintenance. Offerors must hold current SAM registration, VetCert certification if applicable, and possess EPA, CDC, and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditations, with documented participation in the CDC ELITE program to meet minimum technical qualifications. Award will be made on a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where technical acceptability must be confirmed before price becomes the sole determining factor. All offers must comply with specific lab protocols including maintaining water quality parameters—pH between 6.5 and 9.5, bacteria below 500 CFU/mL, and endotoxin under 10 EU/mL—and adhering to chain-of-custody requirements involving digital signatures, timestamps, and temperature tracking during sample transport. Testing results for bacteria and endotoxin must be reported within 72 to 96 hours of collection, while ionic results may be submitted within seven business days. Sampling must be conducted using endotoxin-free, non-polypropylene containers, with preservation and labeling following Attachment 1 (SCA WD 2015-

General Info

VA contract for special and dental water testing at Altoona, PA; veteran-owned preference applies.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)View Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs, Altoona, PA, 16602

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance

DOCXcertificate-of-compliance

Wage Determination 2015-4221 v.34 dated 03/30/2026 for Pennsylvania Blair County

PDFwage-determination

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24426Q0284 for NEW Water Testing Services

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Solicitation 36C2442600284 for SPS and Dental Water Testing Services

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Solicitation 36C24426Q0284 for SPS and Dental Water Testing Services

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)
Contacts1 person available
OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)
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Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA
Contacts
Keri LewisContract Specialist

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable) CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY 2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER CODE 6. ISSUED BY 8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER 9B. DATED PAGE OF PAGES 10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER 10B. DATED BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE FACILITY CODE CODE Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers E. IMPORTANT: is extended, (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended. 12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (REV. 11/2016) is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A. 15C. DATE SIGNED B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b). RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified. C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF: D. OTHER Contractor 16C. DATE SIGNED 14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect. 15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.) (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) (If required) (SEE ITEM 11) (SEE ITEM 13) (X) CHECK ONE 13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14. 11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
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36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 2 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington DE 19805 To all Offerors/Bidders




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The purpose of this amendment is to inform all prospective offerors of the answers to questions asked. All quotes shall be submitted via email only to Keri.Lewis2@va.gov. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, 05/20/2026. All quote submission requirements can be found in the solicitation under 52.212-1 and 52.212-2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.




Page 3 of 3 Questions and Answers:
The Statement of Work mentions that the recommended maximum elapsed time between collection and analysis is 8 hours. We overnight our samples via FedEx for next-day delivery, and they begin being processed within 24 hours of collection. Would this be acceptable? See Statement of Work The document states that results are required to be reported within 72 96 hours. Would it be acceptable for the bacteria and endotoxin results to be reported within that timeframe, while ionic testing results are provided within 7 business days? See Statement of Work
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