F109--Water Management Program and Chemical Testing VAMC Boston Healthcare System

his notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This solicitation is set-aside for 100% SDVOSB/VOSB. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561210, with a small business size standard of 19 million. The FSC/PSC is F109. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1- New England is seeking a qualified contractor to establish a Water Management Program and provide Water Chemical Testing Services as a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation, they should be forwarded in writing via email to the Point of Contact listed below: Pamela L. Parham pamela.parham3@va.gov All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services � Products � Item # Description/Part Number* Qty Unit of Measure Price Extended Amount 001 Water Management Program and Chemical Testing Services for 3 VA campuses in accordance with the Statement of Work Base Year 1 YR 1001 Water Management Program and Chemical Testing Services for 3 VA campuses in accordance with the Statement of Work- Option Year 1 1 YR 2001 Water Management Program and Chemical Testing Services for 3 VA campuses in accordance with the Statement of Work Option Year 2 1 YR 3001 Water Management Program and Chemical Testing Services for 3 VA campuses in accordance with the Statement of Work Option Year 3 1 YR 4001 Water Management Program and Chemical Testing Services for 3 VA campuses in accordance with the Statement of Work- Option year 4 1 YR (START OF STATEMENT OF WORK) STERILE PROCESSING SERVICE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND WATER TESTING General: The Boston VA Medical Center Campus in Boston, MA has a need for the development, testing and maintenance of a water management program, for existing water systems. Description of Service: The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, travel, parts, materials, tool, supplies, and equipment necessary to provide a comprehensive Water Management Program, water testing, and implement a Web-based Data Management System to record, store, and report all data in alignment with AAMI ST-108:2023. On date of award of a contract, the contractor shall take on the full scope of duties, meeting all the requested requirements within the water management services, and water testing/ lab services. Comprehensive Water Management Program Tests shall be completed within the first 2 weeks of each month. Water testing shall be conducted monthly, quarterly, and as needed based on re-testing needs due to out-of-range results. Period of Performance: The performance period shall be one base year of twelve months, plus four one-year option renewals. AAMI ST108 Utility Water, Critical Water, and Steam Testing: Pre-Work Conference: Within 10 days after award of the contract, the Contractor shall meet with the designated point of contact to establish mutually agreeable schedules for accomplishment of the required items of work. Hours of Operation Water testing shall be done during normal business hours of 0730-1600, Monday through Friday. Water Management Services Water Management Development for Sterile Processing Service The contractor shall develop a Water Management Program (WMP) for the sterile processing service (SPS) water systems in alignment with VA and industry standards, including the following: AAMI ST-108:2023 Water for the processing of Medical Devices Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Guideline for Cleaning and Care of Surgical Instruments VHA Directive 1116(2) Sterile Processing Services (SPS) The water management program shall contain the following elements for water safety: Program Team (Water Management Team) Identify persons responsible for SPS WMP development, implementation, and operation. Develop Program Goals Establish water safety and quality goals for SPS. Describe Water Systems Describe the critical water, utility water, and steam systems within SPS and develop water-system process flow diagrams. Analysis of Building Water Systems Conduct a systematic analysis of hazardous conditions in the SPS water systems. Control Locations Determine the locations in the system where control measures are required. Control Limits For each control measure at each control location established, determine the limits including but not limited to a maximum value, a minimum value, or a range of values within which a chemical or physical parameter must be monitored and maintained to reduce hazardous conditions to an acceptable level. Control Measures Outline the means, methods, or procedures used to maintain the physical or chemical conditions of water to within control limits. o Routine preventative maintenance program for the critical water system. o Flushing program for both critical and utility/potable water during times of low water usage in SPS. Monitoring Establish procedures for monitoring whether control measures are operating within established control limits. Corrective Actions Establish the corrective actions to be taken when monitoring indicates that the control parameters are outside of the established control limits. Develop Verification Strategy Establish procedures to confirm that all the program elements are being implemented as designed at a frequency established by the WMT. Develop Validation Strategy Establish additional, outside of baseline stated in above chart (AAMI ST108 Utility Water, Critical Water, and Steam Testing), validation criteria and frequency to confirm that the program effectively controls the hazardous conditions throughout the SPS water systems. Documentation Establish documentation and communication procedures for all activities of the WMP and maintain records appropriate to these principles and their application. Water Management Program Operations for Sterile Processing Service Upon completion and approval of the Water Management Program (WMP), the contractor shall provide WMP operation services in support of the Water Management Team (WMT) for the facility s SPS water systems. The WMP operation services shall contain the following elements for water safety: Facilitate quarterly meetings for the Water Management Team. Maintain, assist, and advise in the operation of the WMP and generate required documentation. Recommend and implement changes to the WMP as directed by the Water Management Team to achieve the desired performance in alignment with AAMI ST-108:2023 and VHA Directive 1116(2). Provide, operate, and continue to customize the WMP using the web-based data management software. Provide remote support on water management questions as needed. Provide training to the Water Management Team on the WMP process and best practices for SPS water systems. Verify that the WMP is being implemented as designed on a quarterly basis through monitoring and documentation of system performance and WMP records and record in the web-based data management software. Validate that the WMP adequately controls the hazardous conditions in the building water system through the review of on-site water testing. Web based Data Management System The existing