J045--PMR REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER SYSTEM

The contract solicitation 36C26226Q0723 seeks maintenance and repair services for a Reverse Osmosis Water System at the VA San Diego Healthcare System under a five-year performance period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, with four option years. The work includes preventive maintenance activities such as monthly inspections, quarterly cleaning and disinfection, annual membrane replacement, pressure gauge checks, and component repair, all to be performed in compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and VA-specific safety regulations. The place of performance is specifically identified as multiple locations within the San Diego facility, including the boiler plant and sterile processing areas. The solicitation is open to small businesses and includes clauses requiring compliance with HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and other socioeconomic status certifications, with no set-aside specified. Evaluation will be made on a best value basis using a trade-off approach, prioritizing technical approach over price, with technical merit assessed through detailed preventive maintenance plans and operational reliability. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via the VA’s EIPP system, prohibits WAWF submissions, and requires payment by electronic funds transfer through SAM.gov-registered accounts. All proposals must include VA Form 10091 and a completed W-9 submitted via the Customer Engagement Portal, along with a PDF response emailed to the contracting officer by the June 15, 2026, deadline. Contractors must affirm their UEI and CAGE codes, comply with whistleblower protections, executive compensation reporting, paid sick leave requirements under EO 13706, minimum wage mandates under EO 14026, and prohibitions on Kaspersky, ByteDance, and Iran-related products. Subcontracting limitations apply if the awardee is an SDVOSB or VOSB, requiring at least 75% of work to be performed by the prime. The contract contains numerous FAR clauses related to ethics, supply chain security, subcontractor management, and labor standards, with no packaging, marking, or UID requirements specified. Pricing fields remain blank, indicating the solicitation is in a pre-award phase and no award amount has been determined. The contracting officer is Felicia Simpson, and a Contracting Officer’s Representative is designated but not named in the documentation.