Microbiological Water Testing – HPC Bacteria Analysis

The contract requires performing monthly Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) bacteria testing on water samples collected from the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System, with all analyses to be conducted at an accredited off-site laboratory to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The work is categorized as a subcontract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, with the NAICS code 541380 indicating it falls under other scientific and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of April 29, 2026, at 5:59 a.m., and the performance location is fixed at Oklahoma City with a zip code of 73104. The contracting office is the Network Contract Office 19 under the Department of Veterans Affairs, which oversees the procurement and ensures alignment with federal healthcare water safety requirements. All testing must be completed on a consistent monthly schedule to support ongoing water quality monitoring for the VA facility.