Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Revision 01 Effective: 05/30/2023 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this 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 RFQ 36C24125Q0227. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) SBA size standard $19 Million. This is being bid as a VOSB set-aside. This is a solicitation for VA Connecticut Healthcare System requires both CT facilities have their own Sterilization Processing Services for all RME and medical equipment processing. SPS is a critical part of any Hospital as it ensures all clinical departments have a readily available supply of sterile equipment. One of the key pieces of equipment supporting any SPS is the Critical Water support. Both West Haven and Newington have large Reverse Osmosis based water treatment systems that provide a direct critical water supply to SPS personnel and equipment. The duration of the contract will be a base plus 4 OY. Any technical questions will be directed at Cornelius Finnegan IV (203) 932-5711 x3817. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Statement of Work VACHS Critical Water Monitoring Program BACKGROUND VACHS Critical Water Monitoring Program covers the main medical center at West Haven, CT and the Newington, CT Medical Center. Both CT facilities have their own Sterilization Processing Services for all RME and medical equipment processing. SPS is a critical part of any Hospital as it ensures all clinical departments have a readily available supply of sterile equipment. One of the key pieces of equipment supporting any SPS is the Critical Water support. Both West Haven and Newington have large Reverse Osmosis based water treatment systems that provide a direct critical water supply to SPS personnel and equipment. The updated AAMI ST-108-2023 Standard, which governs the processes and requirements for Sterile Processing, added requirements to the roster of locations needing monthly critical water sampling. Per the standard, the requirement to test critical water at every point of use has significantly raised the quantity of water samples needed each month. Current water sampling contracts only cover the bare minimum of testing locations at the source of Critical Water systems. At VACHS, we have been without any backup or extra testing on the annual contract. It is essential that an on-call or emergency testing balance be added to the new contract requirement. This will give VA leaders the ability to quickly re-test any areas that have been positive for contamination or allow leaders to check any area of concern. When an emergency re-test is needed, there is no time to source funding. The test and result are needed as fast as possible to restore operations in affected areas. A robust on-call/emergency testing balance is needed for this new contract. Furthermore, the contractor will have to guarantee a quick availability and turn-around time for these tests. SCOPE OF WORK The purpose of this Statement of Work is to provide all the details and requirements in developing a monthly Water Testing program for VACHS. There will be designated testing locations required for testing each month. There will also be general purpose testing locations that can be alternated as the SPS department s needs. The primary direction for this new contract requirement are detailed updates in the AAMI ST-108:2023 Standard, WATER FOR THE PROCESSING OF MEDICAL DEVICES. All contractor proposals should thoroughly review this standard. The contractor s responsibility of this contract includes, but is not limited to the following: Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, applicable state licenses and permits to accomplish this SOW. Provide all testing requirements as outlined by AAMI ST-108-2023 WATER FOR THE PROCESSING OF MEDICAL DEVICES. (SEE CHAP 11, TABLE 6) FOR testing quantity guides. Provide a fully qualified Laboratory for processing of water samples to meet all metrics from AAMI ST-108-2023. Ensure all laboratory certificates, credentials and capabilities are provided to VA FMS. Conduct Monthly Water Monitoring program for both Newington & West Haven Provide a sampling of the utility or supply water at each monthly testing date. Provide a rapid mean