J046--SPS RO System Replacement, bld 143

The contract solicitation 36C24626Q0493, titled “J046–SPS RO System Replacement, bld 143,” is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, based in Hampton, Virginia, to procure services for the repair and replacement of key components within the Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification systems at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The scope requires the replacement of three membrane housings and six membrane filters on RO Systems 1 and 2, along with the repair of leaks on both systems, and ongoing performance support during the base period from June 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price award with a 120-day performance period from date of award, and delivery is FOB Destination at the Salem VAMC location. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes, and is subject to a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that mandates a 95% Acceptable Quality Level for service delivery and code compliance, and a 100% AQL for equipment maintenance and availability. Performance will be evaluated through direct observation, audits, user feedback, and incident reporting, with deficiencies documented via Contract Discrepancy Reports and subject to corrective action plans. The solicitation requires offerors to be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity ID, certified as a Small Business in the SBA database, and to undergo stringent security protocols including a Special Agency Check for all personnel, photo identification, and VA badge issuance prior to facility access. Proposals must include a completed SF-1449, pricing, certifications, a technical/management approach not exceeding 25 pages, and at least two examples of similar contracts performed within the last three years. Evaluation will be based on a best-value trade-off between technical adequacy and price, with a pass/fail standard for non-priced factors—technical approach and past performance must both be rated “Acceptable,” and no numerical weighting is applied. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the VA’s e-Invoicing System upon service completion, and payments will be processed via EFT to the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. No pricing figures are provided in the solicitation; while a $41 million program appropriation is referenced, it is not a contract-specific value. All submissions must be sent via email to the