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This is a sources sought announcement for market research regarding water testing and reagents for the sterile processing system at VA sites in Marion, Fort Wayne, and Jackie Walorski. The government is seeking information from VA certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), VA certified Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), and Small Business (SB) concerns. Responses are due by April 22, 2026, at 15:00 EST and should be submitted via email to ***@***. *. *, not exceeding 10 pages and 5MB. No marketing materials are allowed. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and, for SDVOSB/VOSB, also registered and certified through the VA Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization database. The contractor shall provide 3 past contracts for similar services, a public price list, and a detailed response on their ability to deliver the services. The Statement of Work includes providing labor, materials, equipment, and transportation for sample collection and delivery to a lab meeting ANSI AAMI ST108:2023 requirements. The contractor will also serve as a subject matter expert on water testing and corrective actions, complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly testing, and provide consultative services. Qualifications include at least five years in business providing similar water treatment testing, a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or physical sciences for a water treatment specialist, and a contract with a state of Indiana certified laboratory. On-site services include providing instructions, demonstrations, and training to SPS personnel, a handheld resistivity meter, and pH/hardness/colorimetric dipsticks. The vendor shall calibrate the resistivity meter monthly and provide a calibration certification. Training will be provided annually after contract award.
The bid notice states that responses are due by 4 22 2026 at 15:00 pm est. esponses are due by 4 22 2026 at 15: 00 pm est.
The bid notice states that contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and for SDVOSB/VOSB, they must also be registered and certified through the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization database. all prospective contractors are reminded that in accordance with far 4. 11 they shall be registered in the system for award management sam database and shall complete annual representations and certifications in sam prior to any offer. and for firms claiming sdvosb vosb classification status, they must also be registered and certified through the department of veterans affairs office of small disadvantaged business utilization data base, located at https:veterans. certify. sba. gov.
The bid notice indicates that samples will be collected as part of the services. contractors shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, lodging and supervision necessary to collect appropriate samples and deliver to a lab meeting requirement for processing of aami st108.