# Water Quality Laboratory Testing Service

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- Solicitation number: 36C26326Q0973
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Place of performance: St Cloud, MN
- First posted: August 31, 2026
- Last posted: September 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7fa991c3e4a243fc869d80a73981f7d0/view

## Description

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

- [36C26326Q0973_1.docx](https://abierto.us/files/5d93976e0ed5dfdd54735cee5fd88dc826ecaf363d612df49f9a54ea5d58784d/36C26326Q0973_1.docx)
- [Combined-Synopsis 36C26326Q0973 Amend 2.pdf](https://abierto.us/files/35f3a4ee50e24a2bab495444f0b87a56c4edc1f2956db07066c064ffe07db6fa/Combined-Synopsis%2036C26326Q0973%20Amend%202.pdf)
- [S02 Combined-Synopsis 36C26326Q0973 Amend 1.pdf](https://abierto.us/files/7fc71db9e691cc44b9e512f36c625be66f92795bf0f6169779a19df11861095e/S02%20Combined-Synopsis%2036C26326Q0973%20Amend%201.pdf)
- [Wage Determination-2015-4953.pdf](https://abierto.us/files/fc014c99a4a87815a64622df9197cf385199017357eef618990f9f3e5f9de79e/Wage%20Determination-2015-4953.pdf)

## Publications

- August 31, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice abab572601024916acc34d9621c1f2a9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/abab572601024916acc34d9621c1f2a9/view
- September 8, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 536458dc4a774bc1972c56bcbde5675c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/536458dc4a774bc1972c56bcbde5675c/view
- September 14, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 38f5c623b31c460f9e124c333d5fdca3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/38f5c623b31c460f9e124c333d5fdca3/view
- September 14, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 7fa991c3e4a243fc869d80a73981f7d0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7fa991c3e4a243fc869d80a73981f7d0/view

## Points of contact

- John Milroy, Contracting Officer, john.milroy@va.gov, 605-336-3230

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