36C26226Q0402.docx

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Network Contracting 4135 S. Power Road Mesa, AZ 85212

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Jessica Brooks jessica.brooks3@va.gov 480-466-7940

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA San Diego Healthcare System

3350 La Jolla Village Drive

San Diego CA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) – Update, Certification, and Annual Compliance Services

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.

The San Diego VA Health Care System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 is seeking a potential qualified contractor that can provide Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) – Update, Certification, and Annual Compliance Services. Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330 ($25.5 Million Dollars).

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Dynamic Small Business Search located at https://dsbs.sba.gov/.

All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail: by e-mail to jessica.brooks3@va.gov.

All information submissions to be marked Attn: Jessica Brooks, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 14:00 MST on February 27, 2026.

1. CONTRACT TITLE: Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) - Update, Certification, and Annual Compliance Services

2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego CA 92161

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 4/6/2026 – 4/5/2027

4. CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed Price

5. BACKGROUND: The VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 is part of the Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22) and is a diversified tertiary care and teaching hospital. Due to the addition of a new SCI-CLC building (Building 26) and campus changes, the facility requires evaluation, correction of SPCC deficiencies, and an updated Professional Engineer (PE)–certified SPCC Plan addressing all applicable federal and California state requirements.

6. SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and expertise necessary to evaluate and update the VA San Diego Medical Center Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan to meet all applicable Federal and California State regulations. This is a one-time service to address deficiencies resulting from the addition of the new SCI-CLC Building (Building 26) and ensure full compliance with 40 CFR Part 112 and California APSA requirements.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

1. Kickoff & Coordination:

- Coordinate with VA designated POC to confirm schedule, site access, and documentation needs.

2. On-Site Assessment:

- Conduct a comprehensive site survey to identify all oil storage and usage locations, document types of oils, verify storage capacities, tanks, containers, mobile refuelers, and review transfer operations and spill control measures.

3. Inventory & Documentation:

- Prepare a complete inventory of all petroleum-based products and hazardous fluids ≥ 55 gallons, including fixed tanks, portable containers, and mobile refuelers.

4. SPCC Plan Update:

- Update the existing SPCC Plan to include facility diagrams, procedures for spill prevention, control, and countermeasures, inspection and testing schedules, spill response and reporting procedures, training requirements, and amendments reflecting the addition of Building 26.

5. Professional Engineer Certification:

- Provide a PE-certified SPCC Plan in compliance with 40 CFR §112.3(d).

6. Final Report:

- Deliver a final report summarizing findings, deficiencies corrected, and recommendations for ongoing compliance.

Compliance References:

- 40 CFR Part 112 (SPCC Rule)

- California APSA (Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act)

- OSHA and Cal/OSHA standards relevant to site safety and hazardous fluids handling.

7. DELIVERABLES:

8. SECURITY: Contractor personnel shall comply with VA security and access requirements. No access to VA information systems or patient data is required. All facility-sensitive information shall be protected and not disclosed without authorization.

9. RISK CONTROL: Contractor shall comply with OSHA and VA safety standards during on-site work. Maintain appropriate spill kits and PPE during site visits. Immediately report any incidents to the VA POC

10. PERFORMANCE MONITORING: The POC will monitor deliverable quality and timeliness. Acceptance criteria: SPCC Plan meets all regulatory requirements, is PE-certified, and includes updated diagrams, inventory, and procedures.

11. GUARANTEE:

The contractor shall guarantee workmanship and all parts furnished by the contractor for a period of not less than 30 days.

12. HOURS OF COVERAGE:

1. Normal hours of coverage are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm local time, excluding federal holidays. All service shall be performed during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by the SME in coordination with the POC.

1. Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. Funding for services that are outside the normal coverage hours or on holidays shall have approved modification prior to any service being allowed.

NOTE: All software modifications, upgrades, updates, enhancements, installations etc., for the enclosed inventory listing shall be scheduled and performed during normal hours of coverage at no additional charge to the government.

Sources Sought Notice