8960--FY26: Emergency Potable Water Delivery
An emergency Blanket Purchase Agreement is needed for potable water delivery to the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) and its external clinics in Puerto Rico, with delivery required on demand or on an emergency basis to prevent service interruptions. Due to the ongoing drought, market research identified only one vendor—Millennium Pure Water Bottlers Corp—that can meet the requirement, as it has same-day delivery capacity, healthcare-compliant production standards, sufficient water reserves independent of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, SAM registration, and necessary certifications. Other potential suppliers either rely on PRASA water, are located outside Puerto Rico, or cannot meet the estimated need of 1,000,000 gallons. The performance location for this requirement is Puerto Rico, specifically the VACHS and its external locations. No specific budget or submission timeline is provided in the notice.