Renovation of a mixed-use development in Boston, Massachusetts. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

General Information Notice Type: Sources Sought (Market Research) Solicitation Number: 36C24125Q0868 Response Due: December 8, 2025, 14:00 ET Contracting Office: VA Network Contracting Office 1, Bedford, MA Place of Performance: VA Boston Healthcare System - Central Biorepository, Jamaica Plain, MA NAICS: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) PSC: 4610 (Water Purification Equipment) Point of Contact: Emily Hatcher (email only: emily.hatcher@va.gov) Purpose Replace the outdated Milli-Q Direct 8 Water Purification System at VA Boston HCS Central Biorepository. Include installation, spare parts, and warranty. Must integrate fully with existing infrastructure (plumbing, reservoir, drain, electrical, bench layout) to avoid major renovations or downtime. Submission Requirements Respondents must provide: Company info: Name, address, POC, phone, SAM UEI. Capability documentation: Hospital installation experience, training, references. Socio-economic status: SB, WOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB, etc. (SDVOSB/VOSB must show SBA certification). Technical details: Specs, part numbers, delivery, support, cost estimate, performance time, country of manufacture. Critical Technical Requirements System Capability Produce Type I (ultrapure) and Type III (RO/pretreated) water. Type I resistivity: 18.2 M cm, low TOC. Continuous production: 8 L/h. Point-of-use dispensing. Feed Water & Operating Operate on potable tap water. Feed pressure: 15-90 psi (1-6 bar). Compatible with pretreatment for chlorine, hardness, particulates. Installation Compatibility Reservoir: Connect to current or provide fully compatible replacement. Plumbing: Existing quick-connects/tubing; use existing drain line. Electrical: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, no new circuits. Footprint: Same bench/under-bench or wall-mount without remodeling. Consumable Management Automated ID and tracking of cartridges/filters. Alerts and traceability for replacements. Reliability & Serviceability Reduced maintenance vs. 2010-era system. Tool-less routine maintenance. Readily available consumables and parts. Important Notes Reference Sources Sought #36C24126Q0806 in your email submission. Email responses to emily.hatcher@va.gov. Government will not pay for responses. Firms failing to meet all requirements will not be considered for acquisition planning. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time.