Legionella Testing, Boise VAMC (Bridge Contract)

This contract is a bridge agreement to ensure uninterrupted Legionella water testing services at the Boise VA Medical Center, critical for maintaining compliance with Department of Veterans Affairs directives, infection prevention protocols, and public health standards for domestic water systems. The services are essential to safeguarding veteran and staff health by monitoring and mitigating risks associated with Legionella bacteria in building water supplies during the transition period before a competitive follow-on contract is awarded. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541380 and is managed by the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 located in Vancouver, Washington, with performance solely taking place at the Boise VA Medical Center in Idaho, 83702. The solicitation number is 36C26026P0354, posted on July 21, 2026, and serves as a justification for non-competitive action to maintain continuity of operations. Primary point of contact is Craig L. Brown at Craig.Brown7@va.gov, with secondary support from William Havens at william.havens@va.gov. The contract does not involve a set-aside designation and is intended strictly as a temporary measure while the government finalizes acquisition planning and competitive procurement procedures for a long-term service provider. All activities under this contract are focused on sustaining critical health and safety monitoring without disruption.