VANIHCS SPS Water Testing (VA-27-00000760)
Updated
Presolicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in Marion, Indiana. Due Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5), 13 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 21, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5) (13 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
STATEMENT OF WORK Sterile Processing Service ST-108 Testing Requirements Upgrade The contractor shall provide all the following for testing the water for/within SPS per the ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 at the Marion, Fort Wayne, and Jackie Walorski VA sites as defined in this Statement of Work (SOW). WORK TO BE PERFORMED: Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, lodging, and supervision necessary to collect appropriate samples and deliver to a lab meeting the requirements for processing of AAMI ST108.
Contractor shall calibrate the conductivity/resistivity meter monthly during their testing visit and provide a water analysis report. The contractor will be part of the multidisciplinary team that assists the water working group with resolving out-of-range water testing, in addition to: Serves as the subject matter expert on water testing per the ST108:2023 Serves as the subject matter expert on corrective actions to mitigate risks for out-of-range water testing parameters.
Completes monthly, quarterly, and yearly testing per ST108:2023 and the VHA water contract/SOW. Completes performance qualification testing per the ST108:2023 and per the VHA contract/SOW. The contractor must report any outliers identified during testing within 24 hours of receiving laboratory results.
Completes follow-up testing as ordered by engineering for out-of-range water parameters per the ST108:2023 and VHA water contract/SOW. The contractor shall provide VA end users with access to web-based reporting software for ongoing review of water testing data, historical trends, and compliance documentation. All reports must clearly highlight or delineate outliers and be designed to provide ease of reading, ensuring information is presented in a clear, organized, and actionable format.
Contractor shall provide consultative services as needed, such as resolving abnormal water testing results, water system analysis, and mitigation of test results. AAMI ST108 utility water, critical water, and steam testing by vendor: Fort Wayne Routine (monthly) POU Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Routine (monthly) POU Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Routine (monthly) POU Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Routine (monthly) POU Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Routine (monthly) POU Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Routine (monthly) POU Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Routine (monthly) POU Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Routine (monthly) POU Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Routine (monthly) POU Testing by Vendor Water Quality Measurement Units Type of Testing Routine Sample Site Utility Routine Sample Site Critical Minimum Frequency of Testing and Testing Range Minimum Frequency of Testing and Testing Range Minimum Frequency of Testing and Testing Range Minimum Frequency of Testing and Testing Range Water Quality Measurement Units Type of Testing Routine Sample Site Utility Routine Sample Site Critical Utility Water Utility Water Critical Water Critical Water pH pH pH Meter or Colorimetric dipsticks Medivator Basin x4 Decon sinks x3 Washer x1 Ultrasonic x1 Eye Ultrasonic X1 6.5-9.5 Monthly 5.0-7.5 Monthly Conductivity uS/cm Conductivity Meter Medivator Basin x4 Decon sinks x3 Washer x1 Ultrasonic x1 Eye UltrasonicX1 <500 Monthly <10 Monthly Total Alkalinity mg CaCO3/L Colorimetric dipsticks or Alkalinity test kit Medivator Basin x4 Decon sinks x3 Washer x1 Ultrasonic x1 Eye Ultrasonic X1 <400 Monthly <8 Monthly Total Hardness mg CaCO3/L Determination of ppm as CaCO3/L by colorimetric dipsticks, titration kit, or handheld meter Medivator Basin x4 Decon sinks x3 Washer x1 Ultrasonic x1 Eye Ultrasonic X1 <150 Monthly <1 Monthly Bacteria CFU/mL Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) NA Decon sinks x3 Medivator Basin x4 Washer x1 Ultrasonic x1 Eye Ultrasonic X1 <500 Monthly <10 Monthly Endotoxin EU/mL LAL Test NA Decon sinks x3 Medivator Basin x4 Washer x1 Ultrasonic x1 Eye Ultrasonic X1 NA NA <10 Monthly Fort Wayne Point of Generation Routine (monthly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Point of Generation Routine (monthly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Point of Generation Routine (monthly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Point of Generation Routine (monthly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Point of Generation Routine (monthly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Point of Generation Routine (monthly) Testing by Vendor Water Quality Measurement Units Type of Testing Routine Sample Site Critical Minimum Frequency of Testing and Testing Range Minimum Frequency of Testing and Testing Range Water Quality Measurement Units Type of Testing Routine Sample Site Critical Critical Water Critical Water pH pH pH Meter or Colorimetric dipsticks Loop Supply Loop Return 5.0-7.5 Monthly Conductivity uS/cm Conductivity Meter (in line or measurement of a collected sample) Loop Supply Loop Return <10 Monthly Total Alkalinity mg CaCO3/L Colorimetric dipsticks or Alkalinity test kit Loop Supply Loop Return <8 Monthly Total Hardness mg CaCO3/L Determination of ppm as CaCO3/L by colorimetric dipsticks, titration kit, or handheld meter Loop Supply Loop Return <1 Monthly Bacteria CFU/mL Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) Loop Supply Loop Return <10 Monthly Endotoxin EU/mL LAL Test Loop Supply Loop Return <10 Monthly Fort Wayne Performance Qualification Testing (quarterly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Performance Qualification Testing (quarterly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Performance Qualification Testing (quarterly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Performance Qualification Testing (quarterly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Performance Qualification Testing (quarterly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Performance Qualification Testing (quarterly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Performance Qualification Testing (quarterly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Performance Qualification Testing (quarterly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Performance Qualification Testing (quarterly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Performance Qualification Testing (quarterly) Testing by Vendor Fort Wayne Performance Qualification Testing (quart
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Eric Sweatt · Contract Specialist · [email protected] · 317-988-1511
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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 20, 2026: Presolicitation Due Nov 20, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-5)
- Oct 4, 2026: Presolicitation Due Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5)
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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
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