Opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking chemical treatments and cooling tower/boiler water treatment services for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, Arizona. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 238220. The contract includes a base year and four option years for maintenance tasks such as monthly chemical analysis, quarterly Legionella testing, and annual clean-outs of cooling towers and boilers. Amendment 0003 updated the response deadline to June 17, 2026, and introduced five mandatory Special Standards of Responsibility. These standards require specific corporate experience and personnel qualifications, including a Bachelor's degree for the Water Treatment Specialist. The VA clarified that Arizona state-level contractor licensing and foreign LLC registrations are not required for award. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments and register in the VA Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) using webform 10091. The solicitation includes a base Request for Quotation (RFQ) and three amendments. Amendment 0003 replaces the instructions to offerors and evaluation criteria, introducing five mandatory Special Standards of Responsibility. SAVAHCS requires chemical water treatment for cooling towers and boiler plants in Tucson to prevent fouling, corrosion, and biological growth. The cycle includes monthly analysis, quarterly Legionella testing, and annual clean-outs.