Walla Walla VA Replacement of Four Evoqua (Brand Name or Equal) Chlorinator cell cartridges

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking four Evoqua Chlorinator cell replacement cartridges for the Evoqua/W&T OSEC L, 20 PPD chlorine generator at the Walla Walla VA Medical Center under a combined synopsis and solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation with solicitation number 36C26026Q0625. This acquisition is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under a total small business set-aside, with the North American Industry Classification System code 333310, and offers must be submitted by May 27, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a trade-off basis, evaluating technical compatibility with the specified chlorine generator, price, and past performance without assigning numerical weights, allowing the government to select a higher-priced offer if it delivers additional benefits. The delivery and place of performance is the Walla Walla VA Medical Center, with FOB Destination terms, meaning risk transfers upon delivery, and performance is scheduled between June 1, 2026, and August 31, 2026. Contractors must comply with strict technical, safety, and administrative requirements, including adherence to Washington State Department of Health guidelines, ANSI/AWWA Standard 61, and federal regulations from OSHA and the EPA. All work must be performed during normal business hours on weekdays, and contractors must coordinate with a Contracting Officer’s Representative designated post-award, complete required site access protocols, and maintain housekeeping and safety standards. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the VA’s EIPP system using X12 EDI format, and payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer through SAM.gov. Offerors are required to certify their small business status and provide Unique Entity Identifiers through SAM.gov, with additional verification obligations for SDVOSB or VOSB statuses. The contract includes optional provisions for future modifications, though no options are obligated. Packaging, marking, and preservation standards are not detailed but are expected to conform to applicable military specifications accessible via ASSIST.dla.mil. The government retains audit rights for three years after final payment, and contractors are liable for all damages incurred during performance.