The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a purchase order to Viva Environmental Health & Safety LLC, a small business, on September 22, 2026, for a Woods Hole campus asbestos survey with a ceiling value of $22,640.00 under a total small business set-aside.
Work is performed at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center Woods Hole campus in Falmouth, Massachusetts, encompassing five buildings totaling approximately 60,025 square feet. The scope includes a facility-wide asbestos survey by an EPA AHERA-certified Inspector identifying and mapping suspect friable and non-friable materials with bulk sampling; laboratory analysis by an NVLAP-accredited laboratory using Polarized Light Microscopy; a comprehensive assessment report with computer-generated plan views, color photographs, and ACM Registry Map; and an Employee Information and Notification Plan with OSHA-compliant warning signage if ACM is confirmed. The contractor furnishes all labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, laboratory testing, and disposal services. Ultimate completion is December 30, 2026. The solicitation was posted August 26, 2026, with quotes due September 9, 2026, and evaluation prioritized technical approach and capability over price.