Q301--Water Quality Laboratory Testing Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a firm‑fixed‑price contractor to provide comprehensive water‑quality laboratory testing services for the VA Saint Cloud Health Care System. The contractor will perform monthly and quarterly water‑quality analyses, supply sample containers, collect samples on‑site, and manage related equipment and consumables. The base period runs from 15 Jan 2027 to 14 Jan 2028 with four one‑year option extensions at the government’s discretion. Offerors must be registered in SAM and must submit technical questions by 08 Sep 2026 and quotes by 14 Sep 2026. The solicitation is set‑aside for small businesses, including HUBZone, service‑disabled veteran‑owned, and women‑owned firms. • Scope: Monthly & quarterly water testing, sample collection, provision of containers, and related equipment (e.g., cart washers, sink wands, ultra‑sonics, steam sterilizers). • Delivery: Services performed on‑site at 4801 Veterans Dr., Saint Cloud, MN 56303. • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price RFQ, small‑business set‑aside. • Period of performance: 1‑year base with up to four 1‑year options (potential 5‑year total). • Mandatory requirements: Active SAM registration, compliance with FAR clauses, and adherence to DPAS, DEW‑OSB, and other socio‑economic certifications. • Submission: Quotes in PDF/DOCX emailed to the Contracting Officer; technical questions due 12:00 PM CDT 08 Sep 2026.