H246--RFQ Amendment 5-16 FEB 26- Water Testing

Solicitation 36C25626Q0311 is a request for quotation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for comprehensive water testing services at the Alexandria VA Medical Center in Pineville, Louisiana. This contract is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 541380. The scope of work includes water chemistry analysis, microbial testing, endotoxin monitoring, and the installation and commissioning of Sterile Processing Water Analytics devices in accordance with VHA Directive 1061 and AAMI ST108 guidelines. The period of performance consists of a 12-month base year beginning February 18, 2026, with four subsequent 12-month optional extensions through February 17, 2031. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) framework, evaluating offerors on technical acceptability, past performance, and SDVOSB status. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes, technical and pricing, via email to Contract Specialist Rhonda Gibson by February 16, 2026, at 10:00 PM CST. Key deliverables include the development of a Water Management Operation Plan and recurring monthly and quarterly sampling of critical and utility water systems. All laboratory work must maintain EMLAP/NELAP accreditation, and results must be reported within seven calendar days of sample collection. Payments will be processed electronically via the System for Award Management and the VA Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment system.