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How to bid on Critical Water Testing for the VA in Omaha
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking critical water testing services for the Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System. This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a five-year firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
The contract period is anticipated to run from August 17, 2026, through August 16, 2031. This opportunity is significant for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) looking to provide essential environmental services to a federal agency.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting technical questions is August 7, 2026, by 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST). Questions must be sent via email to the Contracting Officer.
Quotes are due by August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure their complete quote is received by the Contracting Officer via email before this closing time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Prospective offerors must be registered and have current status in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of their offer.
The relevant NAICS code for this solicitation is 541380, which covers Testing Laboratories, with a size standard of $19 million. Firms specializing in environmental testing, particularly water quality analysis, are well-suited for this bid.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.
Quotes and any technical questions must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Jesse Sweesy, at [email protected]. Ensure all required documentation is attached and sent before the stated deadlines.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all attached solicitation documents, including the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure, to fully understand the scope of services required. Pay close attention to FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3, and FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, which are detailed within the solicitation.
As this is a firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract, ensure your pricing is competitive and accurately reflects the cost of providing services over the five-year period. Clearly demonstrate your firm's capability to perform critical water testing services for a healthcare system, highlighting any relevant experience or certifications. Double-check your SAM registration status to confirm it is active and current before submitting your quote.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.