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Award notice, first published as combined synopsis and solicitation

Water Quality Laboratory Testing Services

36C26326Q0973

Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 23. Testing Laboratories and Services.

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Awarded

Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratories, Inc.

$84,929.68 obligated so far on USAspending

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This one was awarded in 2026

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Description

As published on SAM.gov with the combined synopsis and solicitation of September 14, 2026.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested. Solicitation number 36C26326Q0973 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 541380 with a size standard of $19.0 million. A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation. The VA anticipates a firm fixed price contract award to provide services to VA Saint Cloud Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Dr., Saint Cloud, MN 56303. The period of performance is 01-15-2027 to 01-14-2028 for the base year period of performance. There are four (4) one-year option periods available at the government s discretion. FAR provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document. FAR clauses 52.212-4 apply to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document. Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. Submission of Quotes Technical Questions are due to the Contracting Officer by 09/08/2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by 09/14/2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Quotes are required to be emailed to John.Milroy@VA.GOV in .pdf or .docx format only prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Offeror shall submit offers by Due Date/Time specified in Block 8 of Standard Form (SF) 1449 of solicitation to John Milroy, Contracting Officer, at john.milroy@va.gov with Solicitation 36C26326Q0973 in subject line. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety before the solicitation closing. Contact John Milroy, Contract Specialist at john.milroy@va.gov or 605-336-3230 ext. 7719 for information regarding the solicitation.

Attachments

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The contract, on USAspending

Federal procurement data the awarding office reported to FPDS, matched to this solicitation by its number.

Recipient
Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratories, Inc.
UEI
R423RU8G55L9
CAGE
8K038
Vendor location
New Ulm, MN
Contract
36C26327P0003, purchase order
Obligated
$84,929.68, potential $452,705
Actions
1 between October 6, 2026 and October 6, 2026
Competition
Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
Set-aside reported
No Set Aside Used.
Described as
Water Quality Testing Laboratory Service for the ST Cloud VA Health Care System
Match
solicitation number 36C26326Q0973 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C263 (high confidence)
Record
USAspending award page

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. August 31, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Water Quality Laboratory Testing Service

    Due September 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice abab572601024916acc34d9621c1f2a9

    4 revisions on SAM
    • September 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • September 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • September 8, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 31, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

  2. September 8, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Water Quality Laboratory Testing Service

    Due September 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 536458dc4a774bc1972c56bcbde5675c

    4 revisions on SAM
    • September 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • September 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • September 8, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 31, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

  3. September 14, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Water Quality Laboratory Testing Service

    Due September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 38f5c623b31c460f9e124c333d5fdca3

    4 revisions on SAM
    • September 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • September 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • September 8, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 31, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

  4. September 14, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Water Quality Laboratory Testing Service

    Due September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 7fa991c3e4a243fc869d80a73981f7d0

    4 revisions on SAM
    • September 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • September 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • September 8, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 31, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

  5. October 6, 2026

    Award notice, originally combined synopsis and solicitation

    Awarded to Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratories, Inc. for $452,273. SAM.gov, notice 9421aaa12c8a42379ff9d7dc5143b229

    2 revisions on SAM
    • October 6, 2026: publish, award notice
    • September 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

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