Sources SoughtPosted Aug 4, 2026·Responses due Aug 11, 2026

6515--RFI - Portable Dialysis Reverse Osmosis Systems

Veterans Affairs · 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
339113
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
36C24426Q0861
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
6515
Place
Wilmington, DE, USA
Contact
Theresa Murray (theresa.murray@va.gov)
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Early notice
  • Aug 4, 2026 · this notice
    Sources Sought
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Aug 22, 2026 to Sep 28, 2026, middle of the range Aug 31, 2026.
Measured from 131 past early notices at Veterans Affairs, Department of with NAICS 339113 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Aug 4, 2026).

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What the notice says

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. Since this is Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to respondents. No solicitation exists currently. The Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 4, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), is seeking information and potential qualified/verified Business… (show all)

es capable of meeting requirements and salient characteristics below to provide the Wilmington VA Medical Center with Portable Reverse Osmosis Systems. WILMGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER SCOPE OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PORTABLE REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS Background Wilmington VAMC requires two brand name or equal to Aqua C 15 Amp, portable reverse osmosis (RO) water purification systems. The systems are required to support hemodialysis operations and to ensure a safe, AAMI-compliant water supply for patient care. The current portables require immediate replacement due to frequent, high-level bacterial contamination. Despite rigorous, in-depth disinfection and ongoing maintenance, the units advanced age and deterioration prevent effective sanitization. Project Scope The Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilmington VA Medical Center requests a brand name or equal procurement for the purchase of new Aqua C UNO PORTABLE RO 15-amp water purification system which includes equipment installation and training. This is a brand name or equal for the following: Aqua C 15 Amp portable reverse osmosis (RO) water purification systems with Softener Portable incl. salt tablet kit, AquaCaddy V2 Backflow Prevention/RPZ, AquaCaddy V2 Bolt on HD Connection kit, AquaCaddy V2 Booster Pump, Aqua Caddy - Dual Carbon Block AAMI Water Profile Kit and Aqua C Uno RO Install with Isopure Cart. SPECIFIC TASK: The contractor shall furnish and deliver the following equipment: o Two (2) AquaC 15 Amp Portable Reverse Osmosis Systems (Product No. 24-10VA-1) o Two Softener Portable includes salt tablet kit (Product No. 24-0479-0) o Two AquaCaddy V2 Backflow Prevention/RPZ (Product No. o 24-ACBF-0) o Two AquaCaddy V2 Bolt on HD Connection. Kit (Option) (Product No. 24-ACCK-0) o Two AquaCaddy V2 Booster Pump (Product No.24-ACBP-0) o Two Aqua Caddy - Dual Carbon Block (Product No. 24-AC02-0) o Two AAMI Water Profile Kit (Product No.24-AAMI-0) o Two Aqua C Uno RO Install with Isopure Cart (Product No.111147) The contractor shall provide complete installation of all two (2) AquaC RO units, including accessories, plumbing connections, and system commissioning. The contractor shall provide on-site training for Medical Center clinical dialysis staff and Bio-Med techs in accordance with the following parameters: o Service: AquaC System Training (Product No. 111122) o One (1) follow-up training session is included within the contract price. o Training must be initiated within thirty (30) calendar days after system installation; the follow-up training must be initiated within ninety (90) calendar days after installation. Failure to initiate within these windows shall result in expiration of included training, and additional fees will apply. o Portable RO must be compatible with Fresenius 2008T BlueStar dialysis machines. Required salient characteristics the unit must meet the following: System Type Portable, single-patient reverse osmosis (RO) water purification system Height 50cm unit only, excluding cart Width 52cm Depth 20cm Weight (Empty) Approximately 35 kg (77.2 lb) Weight (Full) Approximately 37.5 kg (82.7 lb) Portability Must be cart-mounted and portable within the clinical environment; no permanent plumbing required Water Quality Standard Must meet or exceed ANSI/AAMI RD52 hemodialysis water quality standards for bacteria, endotoxins, and chemical contaminants Permeate Output Minimum 85 L/h (±10%) at 15°C (59°F) water inlet temperature Bacterial / Endotoxin Rejection Greater than 99% rejection rate for bacteria and endotoxins Dissolved Salt Rejection Greater than 96% average rejection rate for dissolved salts Membrane Type Spirally-wound RO membrane Yield (Low Hardness) Up to 70% at feed water hardness <1 °dH (<17.8 ppm CaCO3) Yield (Higher Hardness) Up to 60% at feed water hardness >1 °dH (>17.8 ppm CaCO3) Concentrate Pressure (Max) Maximum 290.1 psi Noise Level (SUPPLY mode) 44 46 dB(A) measured at 1 meter distance Permeate Output (Disinfection) 12 L/h (±10%) during ring heat disinfection cycle Bacterial / Endotoxin Rejection Greater than 99% rejection rate for bacteria and endotoxins Dissolved Salt Rejection Greater than 96% average rejection rate for dissolved salts Membrane Type Spirally-wound RO membrane Yield (Low Hardness) Up to 70% at feed water hardness <1 °dH (<17.8 ppm CaCO3) Yield (Higher Hardness) Up to 60% at feed water hardness >1 °dH (>17.8 ppm CaCO3) Concentrate Pressure (Max) Maximum 290.1 psi Noise Level (SUPPLY mode) 44 46 dB(A) measured at 1 meter distance Permeate Output (Disinfection) 12 L/h (±10%) during ring heat disinfection cycle Bacterial / Endotoxin Rejection Greater than 99% rejection rate for bacteria and endotoxins Dissolved Salt Rejection Greater than 96% average rejection rate for dissolved salts Membrane Type Spirally-wound RO membrane Yield (Low Hardness) Up to 70% at feed water hardness <1 °dH (<17.8 ppm CaCO3) Yield (Higher Hardness) Up to 60% at feed water hardness >1 °dH (>17.8 ppm CaCO3) Concentrate Pressure (Max) Maximum 290.1 psi Noise Level (SUPPLY mode) 44 46 dB(A) measured at 1 meter distance Permeate Output (Disinfection) 12 L/h (±10%) during ring heat disinfection cycle Electrical Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 15.5 Amp Nominal Power Variants 120 V 1000 VA or 120 V 1700 VA (per voltage variant) Operating Mode Continuous operation (Standby); SUPPLY mode used periodically during treatment Electrical Safety Classification Classified per EN 60601-1:2006 + A1:2013 / IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012 Grounding Requirement Must be connected to supply network with protective conductor (grounded outlet); no ungrounded connections permitted Fuse Protection Internal fuses for voltage component protection; replaceable only by trained/certified personnel EMC Compliance Compliant with applicable electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards; no stacked installation with other electrical devices Interface / Connectivity Fresenius hemodialysis device interface port; compatible with Fresenius 2008T BlueStar dialysis machines Thermal Disinfection Module Module heat disinfection up to 82°C (179.6°F) Thermal Disinfection Ring Ring heat disinfection up to 90°C (194°F) Membrane Service Life Minimum expected life of 120 heat disinfection cycles Chemical Disinfection Compatible with peracetic acid solution (~0.2% effective concentration); system volume 2.5 L (0.66 gal) Decalcification Compatible with approximately 20% citric acid solution; automated decalcification program required Rinse Interval Automated rinse cycle: minimum every 4 hours; rinse volume 10 L (3 gal) or 10-minute rinse time AutoSTART / AutoSTOP System shall support automatic start in SUPPLY mode via communication cable connection to dialysis machine Disinfection Validation System must provide auditable disinfection reporting and daily operational data acquisition logs Biocompatibility Standard All components in contact with permeate must be biocompatible per DIN EN ISO 10993-1 Tubing / Piping Material FEP, silicone, or stainless steel; food-grade with chemical resistance Sensors Titanium (Ti), Aluminum Oxide (Al O ), PBT Module Tube V4A stainless steel Membrane Material PSU/PA (polysulfone/polyamide) Hydraulic Blocks / Valves iPP, PVDF, Noryl GTX Seals EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) Sampling Ports Integrated permeate sampling ports for microbiological and chemical analysis Permeate Connection Permeate nipple; o

Who won similar work

31 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same office, same NAICS 339113.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
TRILLAMED LLC5$1.3MJun 18, 2025
MANESS VETERAN MEDICAL LLC2$309KJun 22, 2026
APEX INTEGRATED DISTRIBUTION INC.2$75KAug 19, 2025
WONDER STATE SOLUTIONS LLC2$69KDec 4, 2025
GULDMANN, INC.1$1.6MJul 29, 2026
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc · $JNJ1$1.3MApr 29, 2026
STRYKER SALES, LLC1$359KAug 7, 2025
SURFACIDE, LLC1$345KJun 30, 2026
ARTHREX INC1$330KFeb 17, 2026
MARTIN AIJS LLC1$302KAug 27, 2026

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  • 1 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (14 filings)
  • 1 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
  • $67K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 8 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
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  • 1 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 5 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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