SPS Critical Water Supply Testing Services Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic 260 Calkins Road, Rochester, NY 14623   2

This solicitation intends to fulfill a requirement for the Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic in Rochester, New York for SPS Critical Water Supply Testing Services. Details of the solicitation including the detailed Statement of Work, evaluation factors, and offer submission instructions can be found in the attachment. Please note that this requirement is utilizing a Tiered/Cascading Evaluation Strategy. There will be three tiers under which offers will be evaluated: Tier 1: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Tier 2: Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) Tier 3: Small Businesses (SB) Evaluation preference will first be given to Tier 1, offers submitted by Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business entities. If no acceptable quotes are received from SDVOSB entities, preference will then be given to Tier 2, offers submitted by Veteran Owned Small Business entities. If no acceptable offers are received from either SDVOSB or VOSB entities then preference will be given to Tier 3, Small Business entities.

Background
This solicitation is for SPS Critical Water Supply Testing Services for the Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic in Rochester, New York. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a requirement for monthly and annual testing of the Critical Water Supply System (CWSS) within the Sterile Processing Service (SPS), to ensure compliance with established parameters of water quality as set by AAMI TIR 34 2014/2017(r) and VA Directive 1116.

Work Details
The contractor shall perform monthly and annual analysis of CWSS to determine if levels are acceptable as outlined in the current published AAMI TIR 34 regulations. This includes testing for bacteria, total organic carbon, endotoxin, water harness, and ionic containment levels. The contractor shall also provide all supplies needed for sampling, shipping labels, and sample detection summary reports. Additionally, the contractor is required to provide initial in-person training to VA employees on proper sampling and shipping procedures, as well as annual refresher training. The work shall be performed Monday – Friday between 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, EST or at a time predetermined with the Contract Officers Representative (COR) and Contractor.

Period of Performance
The contract includes a base year period plus four option year periods. Performance shall commence upon award.

Place of Performance
The place of performance for this requirement shall be The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rochester Outpatient Clinic (ROPC), 260 Calkins Rd. Rochester, NY 14623.