6520--635 New Dental Water Testing Oklahoma City VAMC

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PURPOSE:
Veterans Affairs requires a qualified Contractor to provide mail-order testing kits for use by VA Dental Assistants and perform laboratory analysis of samples from dental unit waterlines (DUWL) to test for colony forming units (CFU) within the water lines, with provision for lab test report, in accordance with this performance work statement (PWS) and Infection Control Standards for all VA Dental Clinics. Services must be accomplished in a cost effective, safe, efficient, and secure manner for the VA and in support of the VA Mission.
Services are required for the period of performance and at the location outlined in this brief PWS.
Period of Performance: refer to the Price Cost Schedule for this contract for the period of performance dates and frequencies.
Location:
1. Laboratory testing and analysis for samples, to include reporting results, are to be performed at the contractor s facility.
2. Testing sample kits and reports must be provided to the VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, 921 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104, during the duration of this contract
This is a non-personal services contract. The Contractor, it s employees, agents and subcontractors shall not be considered government employees for any purpose. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, parts, equipment, tools, shipping, transportation, insurances, licenses, certificates, pursuant to lawful application of the provision of services, for a contract of this size, scope and complexity, the successful Contractor must perform in a professional manner as recognized by commercial industry standards as good to excellent. Contractor should be located within a reasonable distance preferably local to prevent extended shipping times which will affect results and delay patient care.
QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR: To fully qualify in performing services on this contract, and per this PWS, the Contractor must demonstrate, and maintain throughout the life of the contract, the following requirements:
Compliance with the highest standards of the Infection Control Standards for VA Dental Clinics (2013), and
Certification (EPA or state) to perform environmental testing, to include analysis of dental unit waterline samples,
Demonstrated service performance in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and service requirements as enforced by Federal, state, local industry,
Capabilities and availabilities to commence services within 5 business days following issuance of a task order signed by the CO.

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