J029--Chemical Treatments, Cooling Tower/Boiler Water Treatment Service - SAVAHCS

The contract is for Chemical Treatments, Cooling Tower/Boiler Water Treatment Service at the Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona, under solicitation number 36C26226Q0396, set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) with NAICS code 238220. The contract requires a comprehensive water treatment program including monthly chemical treatments to prevent fouling and corrosion, sanitation, cleaning, disinfection, and biological growth control across specified cooling towers and boilers, along with monthly water quality analysis, quarterly Legionella testing, and an annual tower cleanout. Performance must adhere to strict standards including VHA Directive 1061, OSHA guidelines, VA Engineering Standard ES-2019-001, and ASHRAE Guideline 12-2000, with all services conducted on the third Tuesday of each month by personnel holding OSHA-30 Hour Construction certification and supervised by a Water Treatment Specialist with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or physical sciences. The contractor must demonstrate at least ten years of specialized experience in this field, maintain an active business license, and comply with VA Directive 0710 for personnel vetting, which includes background investigations at Tier 3 or Tier 5 levels for those needing security clearances. The contract has a base term of one year with four option years, extending potential performance through August 31, 2031, and may be extended by up to six months under written notice. The government will award based on lowest price among responsible and conforming SDVOSBs whose offers meet all mandatory qualifications and responsibilities, with price weighted at 100% for evaluation. Invoices must be submitted monthly in arrears exclusively via the Tungsten Network and comply with FAR 32.905 and VAAR 852.232-72, and electronic submission through the VA’s Customer Engagement Portal is mandatory for vendor registration. All proposals must be submitted electronically by May 6, 2026, at 15:00 MDT, with no facsimiles or zip files permitted, and include a cover letter, UEI, CAGE code, current SAM certifications, and detailed documentation of past experience, subcontracting plans, and compliance with limitations on subcontracting as defined in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 12