# Copy of Water System Testing and Maintenance | Dental Clinic Water Testing | Pittsburgh (VA-25-00003650)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24424q0946

- Solicitation number: 36C24424Q0946
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Venergy Group LLC for $152,841.20
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 244-Network Contract Office 4 (36C244)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: F103 Water Quality Support Services
- Set-aside: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Pittsburgh
- First posted: August 19, 2024
- Last posted: October 2, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5946c97a69a2422fb36cc05c22e96133/view

## Description

Question and Answer 1. In the Statement of Work, General Requirements, C states sample to be collected at first draw to catch the water that comes out immediately from the outlet, without the use of flush . Bacterial sample procedure includes flushing.

**Answer:** Testing protocol a. Test each line separately. b. Remove all handpieces and any other equipment reprocessed by SPS before drawing samples from the lines. Air-water syringe tips should be removed.

The air-water syringe itself, if not changed between patients (e.g., if barrier + disinfection is accomplished by dental personnel), should remain on the line while drawing the sample. c. Quarterly d. Use of a water testing lab certified in environmental specimens is preferred. e. Report results to the Infection Control Committee or the Safety Committee as appropriate for the facility.

Action Levels f. If >200 cfu but 500 cfu line before returning it to service. h. If shocking and retesting again yields >500 cfu i. Line remains out of service. ii. Contact dental equipment manufacturer and waterline treatment manufacturer for recommendations on options, such as repeat shocking or line replacement. SOW has been updated 2. Does the HPC analysis need PA state cert? Can we send the quote and certification directly to your email once prepared?

Can we have a separate line for sampling fees or should the sampling price be incorporated in the cost of analysis? Laboratory used for analysis must be EPA or state certified to conduct HPC analysis. Contractor must provide a copy of EPA or state certificate for the laboratory. I believe the answer is NO either EPA certified or state EPA certified. All submissions are completed via email at Edward.ferkel@va.gov. They also must be complete according to the instructions listed in the combined synopsis. Please only include pricing listed in the price schedule. Any other fees are assumed by the vendor.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Venergy Group LLC (UEI NWJ1Z3M5EAE5)
- Contract: 36C24425D0007
- Obligated: $0.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 5 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 36C24424Q0946 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C244 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_IDV_36C24425D0007_3600/


## Publications

- August 19, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice e7165cba79e34f94a45c590d6818f5f2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e7165cba79e34f94a45c590d6818f5f2/view
- August 24, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice b5f2e8f454814ce98adbc4ac83563a2a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b5f2e8f454814ce98adbc4ac83563a2a/view
- August 27, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice f4c6f712ee994b8586a4089ca0e6c2d0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f4c6f712ee994b8586a4089ca0e6c2d0/view
- October 2, 2024: Award notice. Notice 5946c97a69a2422fb36cc05c22e96133. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5946c97a69a2422fb36cc05c22e96133/view

## Points of contact

- Edward Ferkel, Contracting Officer, edward.ferkel@va.gov

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