Q301--Legionella Testing VISN 6

This solicitation, identified as Q301–Legionella Testing and issued under solicitation number 36C24626Q0491, is a combined synopsis-solicitation for commercial services set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratory and Services. The procurement seeks comprehensive water management and Legionella testing services across seven VA Medical Center facilities within VISN 6, including locations in Fayetteville NC, Durham NC, Salisbury NC, Salem VA, Richmond VA, Hampton VA, and Asheville NC. The base performance period runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with four additional option years available. Offerors must be verified in the VetBiz VIP database and have active, complete registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission, including submission of the UEI number and acknowledgement of all amendments. Proposals must be submitted as three distinct volumes—Technical, Past Performance, and Price—formatted as PDF files named Tech.pdf, Reference for (Offeror Name).pdf, and Schedule.pdf respectively, with the Technical section strictly limited to 25 pages excluding cover, table of contents, resumes, and glossary, and presented in minimum 12-point font with half-inch margins. All submissions must include the original signed Standard Form 1449 with contract administration data, and must be sent via email to Krisanne Dernago, Contract Specialist, at Krisanne.Dernago@va.gov by the response deadline of August 7, 2026. The scope requires the contractor to provide a sample water safety management plan, two sample Legionella testing reports aligned with the Performance Work Statement, a detailed list of personnel assigned to the contract, and proof that the project manager holds a bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering and is certified as a HACCP Manager. The testing laboratory must be accredited in environmental microbiological testing and certified by the CDC’s Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) Program. Additionally, the offeror must submit validation and verification data from at least 20 current customers demonstrating successful implementation of HACCP programs. Evaluation will prioritize the Technical/Management Approach, including safety procedures, staff training plans, and start-up timelines, followed by Past Performance of the prime contractor, with Price being a secondary factor that is significantly less important than the