J046--Intent to Sole Source Deionized water system service

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs’ intent to award a firm‑fixed‑price, sole‑source contract to Evoqua Water Technologies for comprehensive preventive‑maintenance and parts support of a de‑ionized water system serving the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The contract covers routine service visits, system adjustments, pump inspections, conductivity and SDI testing, loop sanitization, and the supply of consumable filters, UV components, test strips, sanitizer, and de‑ionization media tanks. The total estimated value is $16.5 million, and interested parties may submit capability statements by the October 1 deadline, although the solicitation is non‑competitive. • Scope: Preventive maintenance, performance testing, and consumable replacement for a DI water system. • Vendor: Evoqua Water Technologies (sole source). • Funding: $16.5 M, no recovery‑act funds. • Timeline: Capability‑statement deadline Oct 1 2026; award anticipated Oct 7 2026.