4610--Intent to Sole Source - Water Treatment System (Evoqua) Ann Arbor VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10 Contracting Activity, intends to negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for a Purelab WaterOne water treatment and purification system. This specialized equipment is required to support the Anatomic Pathology Department at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. The government has identified this vendor as the only source capable of providing the specific water purity levels necessary for the facility’s clinical testing requirements.

The anticipated contract includes a base performance period with four one-year options. This procurement is classified under NAICS 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC 4610, Water Purification Equipment. The acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, which applies when there is only one responsible source available to meet agency needs.

The notice for solicitation number 36C25023Q0263 was published on February 2, 2023. While this special notice identifies the intent to sole-source the requirement to a large business, it does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal. There are no attachments associated with this notice, and inquiries are directed to the designated Contract Specialist.