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This notice modifies a previous solicitation seeking professional services to conduct an AHERA survey and develop an asbestos management plan for the James A. Haley VA Medical Center campus and Brooksville VA Clinic in Florida. Key details include:

• The solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The contractor will prepare a comprehensive AHERA survey and planning study for approximately 1,500,000 square feet across 41 buildings on the Tampa campus and the Brooksville clinic, with the exception of Building 100. The survey will include sampling for thermal insulation, non-friable materials, surfacing material, fireproofing and other items to identify asbestos.

• The contractor will also create an AHERA-compliant asbestos management plan with floor plans marking all asbestos locations in special markings and color codes, as well as a cost estimate for abatement by square footage or linear footage by material. The response deadline remains June 15, 2023 at 4:00 PM Eastern time. The soliciting agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration VISN 8.