Deionized Water Equipment Rental

Deionized Water Equipment Rental Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK (This is for information only) PURPOSE Veterans Affairs has a requirement for Deionized Water Equipment services at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (OKCVAHCS). Services are to be performed in accordance with this PWS and to OEM standards, with the intent of ensuring the equipment operates as the original manufacturer intended, uninterrupted (95% uptime), in a cost-effective, efficient manner, contributing to the VA Mission. TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS: Water Treatment The contractor shall provide treated water for the areas identified in the table at the quality defined for each location. Location Item Minimum Quantity/year Anticipated Change Out Frequency 4th Floor Lab (6) 10 carbon filters 36 every 2 months 4th Floor Lab (6) D45 PMB 36 every 2 months 4th Floor Lab (6) faucet filters 36 every 2 months 4th Floor Lab (2) D45X MB 12 every 2 months 4th Floor Lab 10 5 micron filter 6 every 2 months 4th Floor Lab 10 0.2 micron filter 6 every 2 months Sterile Processing (2) 9 PE Tri-Bed DI 12 every 2 months Hematology D-45 MB DI 4 every 3 months Pharmacy D-45 MB DI 4 every 3 months Dental D-25 MB DI 4 every 3 months Biomed D-25 MB DI 4 every 3 months Bldg 19 Lab 9 Carbon 2 every 6 months Bldg 19 Lab 9 Dual Bed 6 every 2 months Bldg 19 Lab (2) 14 Mix-Bed 4 every 6 months Bldg 19 Lab 0.2 micron 1 once a year Bldg 19 Lab 10 5 micron filter 2 every 6 months Bldg 19 Lab UV Bulb 1 once a year Bldg 19 Lab Sanitize System 1 once a year The contractor will provide the equipment and materials necessary to provide Reagent Grade Type I water with a resistivity greater than 15 meg-ohm-cm for the laboratories and Mixed-bed quality water with resistivity greater than 1 meg-ohm to the other areas specified above. The contractor will ensure water quality is maintained throughout the period of performance. The contractor will bring and install equipment as required to provide quality water. If a mechanism other than resin bottles is used, the Contractor must provide specifications for the alternate system and must be approved by the COR before the system can be installed. No damage may be incurred to the walls, ceilings, or floors without appropriate COR authorization before installation. Any damage must be repaired by the Contractor in accordance with OKC VAHCS s requirements. IMPORTANT NOTE: This Sources Sought is for information only (to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies). No award will be made off of this posting. LIMITATIONS OF SUBCONTRACTING: The Limitations of Subcontracting may or may not apply to a resulting solicitation from this Market Research. Vendors are advised to familiarize themselves with Federal Acquisition Regulation parts 19.505(a)(2) and 19.505(b)(1) as it pertains to subcontracting limitations. Vendors are also advised to familiarize themselves with 13 CFR 125.6 and the penalties described in this regulation. Please communicate via e-mail to tiffani.perkins@va.gov by COB 10/14/2024 as to your company s interest and ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work. If interested, please provide the following: Please state your company s business size as related to NAICS code 811310 As per the Limitations of Subcontracting: (see FAR 19.505) As Primary Contractor: what % of Total Contract Value will you retain? If using a Subcontractor: what % of Total Contract Value will go to them? Please provide SAMs Unique Entity Identifier number If you have an FSS/GSA contract that includes this service Provide FSS/GSA contract number if applicable In order for you company s information to be counted in relation to this Market Research all above questions must be answered.