Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive utility‑critical water testing services for the Asheville VA Medical Center. The work includes routine weekly bacterial testing, monthly endotoxin, pH, hardness, conductivity, alkalinity, and annual ionic contaminant analysis, as well as emergency testing on short notice. All testing must follow ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 standards, with results reported monthly to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contractor must supply qualified personnel, maintain VA‑approved badges, and adhere to strict on‑site security and safety protocols.
• Weekly heterotrophic plate count bacteria tests at 11 critical points.
• Monthly endotoxin, pH, hardness, conductivity, alkalinity, and ionic contaminant tests, with reports due by month‑end.
• Up to 12 emergency bacterial and endotoxin tests per year, results within five business days of request.
• Required compliance with VA security checks, badge issuance, and adherence to VA work‑hour restrictions.