SAM #36C24826Q1019

Quarterly Legionella and Dental Water Line Sampling & Analysis Services for VA VISN 8

This opportunity from the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 8, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), seeks qualified sources for quarterly Legionella and Dental Water Line Sampling and Analysis services at James A. Haley VA Medical Center and associated clinics in Tampa and New Port Richey, FL. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), Tampa Services - Services Requested: - Quarterly collection and laboratory analysis of water samples from hot and cold potable water systems, cooling towers, dental water lines, and potable water supply points of entry - Laboratory analysis must be performed by CDC ELITE-certified and Florida Department of Health-accredited labs - Testing includes Legionella, oxidant residuals, water quality, and heterotrophic plate count - Development and verification of a Water Management Plan - Compliance with VA, local, state, and federal safety regulations - Timely reporting of results - Unique Requirements: - Strict laboratory certification and accreditation standards (CDC ELITE, Florida Department of Health) - Water Management Plan verification onsite - No specific OEMs or vendors named; focus is on service capability and compliance - Period of Performance: - Base period plus four option years, with quarterly sampling events each year

Description

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time; and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Because this is a Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 8, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), is seeking information and potential qualified sources capable of meeting the following minimum requirements and salient characteristics below. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT Legionella and Dental Water Line Sampling & Analysis and Water Management Plan Contract PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: James A. Haley Veterans Administration Medical Center (JAHVAMC) main campus at 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Tampa FL, Primary Care Annex at 1315 Lake Terrace Ln. Tampa FL and New Port Richey VA Dental Clinic at 7900 Little Road New Port Richey FL. SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor will provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies and equipment, and will plan, schedule, coordinate and assure effective performance of all services described herein. This agreement will include the collection of water samples and the laboratory analysis of the collected water samples. Sampling will be conducted at the James Haley VA Hospital and its associated Outpatient Clinics. This requirement will be ONLY for the QUARTERLY water sampling and testing for Legionella, Dental Water Line and Ground Water Sampling. Vendors selected for this award will be excluded from all sales of products and equipment required to address issues identified associated with testing results. This is a Base plus four option year requirement. Please note the option years may be exercised after determination that it is in the best interest of the Government and it has been determined that it is the most advantageous method of fulfilling the Government's need for these services. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE/GENERAL INFORMATION Hours of Operation and Scheduling: All work shall be accomplished during normal working hours 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays. This service is to collect water samples and analyze the collected water samples in a healthcare environment in accordance with current VA standards and directives. The contractor will demonstrate an adequate standard of care when performing the sampling and analysis of water samples by utilizing published or enunciated, peer reviewed industry appropriate standards of practice. Sampling Requirements: The collection of samples will be performed in accordance with the protocol established by the laboratory used to analyze the samples and will be collected by person(s) trained/experienced/certified and knowledgeable of appropriate potable and non-portable water sampling standards of practice and laboratory sampling protocol. Samples will be stored and shipped in accordance with the laboratory sampling protocol. The contractor will develop an annual schedule to include the dates and times planned to perform each quarterly sampling event. The schedule will consider all federally observed holidays. The schedule will be approved by the James Haley VA Hospital point of contact. The contractor will confirm the dates and times of each quarterly sampling event with the James Haley VA Hospital point of contact at least two weeks prior to arrival onsite. The contractor will be accompanied by James Haley VA Hospital staff during the course of the sampling as necessary. The contractor will not deviate from the original provisions of the contract unless specifically. <!-- Additional sections continue in similar structured format -->

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