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H946--Water Treatment Consultation Contract

Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID 36C24226Q0462 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Office 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Mar 24, 2026 09:04 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Mar 30, 2026 09:00 am EDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Jul 07, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: H946 - OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT
• NAICS Code:
  • 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services
• Place of Performance: New Jersey VA Healthcare System East Orange and Lyons Campuses East Orange, NJ 07018-1023 USA

Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE for market research purposes only to determine the
availability of potential businesses with capabilities to provide the service described in the
Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS). Potential offerors are invited to provide information via e-mail to
natalie.acevedo@va.gov. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition according to Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information to
natalie.acevedo@va.gov:
1) Name, address, point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address.
2) Brief capability statement with enough information to determine if the company can meet the requirement. The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a Request for Quote (RFQ) nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach but rather provide a short statement regarding the company's ability to provide the services as detailed in the Statement of Work. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement.
3) Statement attesting, they are properly certified in accordance with the SOW/PWS.
The capabilities will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate
acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government must ensure there is an adequate competition among the potential pool of available contractors using SBA website.
This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a
commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. This
synopsis is not a solicitation announcement for Request for Quote (RFQ). No formal solicitation
document exists at this time, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Interested contractors should respond via email by 9:00 AM (EST) on March 30, 2026.

STATEMENT OF WORK SUMMARY:
SOW: Contractor is to meet with chemical Contractor and on-site personnel on a monthly basis. Review all water treatment reports and correspondence as they are submitted. Prepare program logs. Prepare a
monthly treatment program review. Perform additional chemical testing as needed. Inspect water treatment equipment. Assist with the annual review and goal setting. Discuss water related problems and questions as needed and make recommendations to correct deficiencies.

Qualifications for Contractor representative:
BS Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Minimum of ten years water treatment consulting experience is preferred
Minimum of five years consulting for VA Medical Centers is preferred
Frequency: Monthly. Invoices are billed monthly.
Reports: Service reports must be signed by both service provider and COR at completion of work. An electronic version of same shall be sent to the COR.
PM Procedures: N/A
Repair Procedures: N/A

Equipment List: Areas to be monitored:

EAST ORANGE:
1) Domestic water softening system in building 1
2) Main chilled water closed loop in building 1
3) Main condenser water and towers
4) O.R. chilled water closed loop
5) O.R. condenser water and tower
6) Building 15 chilled water closed loop
7) Building 15 condenser water and tower
8) Boiler plant water softener
9) Boiler plant make-up water
10) Boiler plant condensate return water
11) Steam production

LYONS:
1) Main Chilled Water Loop in Bldg. 135
2) Main Chilled Water Loop in Bldg. 136
3) Main Condenser Water and Tower in Bldg. 135
4) Main Condenser Water and Tower in Bldg. 136
5) Chilled Water Closed Loop and Hot Water Closed Loop in buildings 4, 7, 16, 53, 54, 57, and 143.
6) Boiler plant water softener
7) Boiler plant make-up water
8) Boiler plant condensate return water
9) Steam production
DISCLAIMER
This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 113 HOLLAND AVE
• ALBANY , NY 12208
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Natalie Acevedo
• natalie.acevedo@va.gov
• 718 584 9000 x4356

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Mar 24, 2026 09:04 am EDT Sources Sought (Original)