VANIHCS SPS Water Testing (VA-27-00000760)
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Presolicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in Marion, Indiana. Due Nov 20, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-5), 30 days left.
| Title as posted | B533--VANIHCS SPS Water Testing (VA-27-00000760) |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C25027R0012 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 250-Network Contract Office 10 (36C250) |
| Notice type | Presolicitation |
| Set-aside | Service-disabled veteran-owned |
| Trade (NAICS) | Testing Laboratories and Services (541380) |
| Product or service code | B533 |
| Place of performance | Marion, Indiana |
| Posted | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 20, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-5) (30 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
VANIHCS SPS Water Testing (Base plus four option years). The Northern Indiana Healthcare System Marion, Fort Wayne, and Mishawaka VA Clinics require Sterile Processing System Water Testing in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). STANDARD FORM (SF) 1449 is attached and includes all relevant clauses, attachments, and terms and conditions.
To request clarifications or additional information regarding contract requirements, specifications, or drawings, submit a written Request for Information (RFI) using the RFI Form attached to this Solicitation. Send the completed form via email to [email protected] with the subject line: ‘RFI – 36C25027R0012’. Each RFI must specify the relevant section, paragraph, and page number of the specifications or cite the drawing number, and must be formatted as a question.
All RFIs must include the solicitation number and title, contractor name, city, state, telephone number, email address, date of submission, and the RFI question(s). Responses to RFIs will be posted to www.sam.gov as necessary in amendment format. The deadline for RFI submission is close of business on October 30, 2026.
Questions submitted after this date will not be answered unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
Contracting contact
- Eric Sweatt · Contract Specialist · [email protected] · 317-988-1511
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541380, a business counts as small if it has no more than $19.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 4, 2026: Presolicitation Due Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5)
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About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.2 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
Who can bid: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) set-aside
SDVOSB set-asides are for small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, certified by the SBA.
How to get certified: SDVOSB certification guide. All open Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) set-asides.
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There are 43 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 541380), 21 posted in the last 7 days; 65% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Army and Department of the Navy. Most of the work with a stated place is in Washington, Indiana and Texas. A notice in this trade gives a median of 15 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 31 days.
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