Q301--Amendment to Cancel: 36C24825Q0099 Dialysis Water Testing

This sources sought notice is issued by the VA Network Contracting Office 8 to identify qualified contractors capable of providing comprehensive dialysis water testing services at the C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, Florida. The scope of work includes testing water samples for Endotoxins, Colony Count, and AAMI Contaminants, essential for maintaining water quality standards in dialysis treatments. The contract is structured for an initial one-year period with four additional one-year options, allowing for ongoing service provision if requirements are met. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541380, with a size standard of $19 million, and is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, emphasizing opportunities for qualified small businesses within this category. Interested vendors are invited to submit their responses by November 11, 2024, including company details, contact information, socio-economic status, and relevant certifications or GSA contract numbers. The response should also include a statement of interest and any questions or suggestions related to the detailed Statement of Work, which provides technical and operational guidance for the required testing services. This market research effort aims to gather information on capable providers, with no formal solicitation or contractual obligations at this stage. The contract will be performed at the VA facility in Bay Pines, FL, and the procurement process is managed by the Tampa-based office, with a primary point of contact being Contracting Officer Angel Garay.