P02 Sources Sought Snelling Waste Water.docx

THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

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 and Veteran Owned 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.

The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is NAICS Code

562991- Septic Tank and Related Services (Size Standard 9 million)

**Responses to this notice shall include Sources Sought number “36C78626Q50187 Fort Snelling National Cemetery” in the subject line of the email no later than 5/22/2026 @ 4:00pm EST sent to April.Graves@va.gov

**The following shall be provided in the capabilities statement or in body of email:

1. Company name

1. Address

1. Point of contact

1. Phone, fax, and email

1. DUNS number/ UIE number

1. Type of Large or small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned small business?

1. Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.

1. Provide any relevant FSS, NAC, GSA Contract vehicles the company holds if applicable.

7. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solutions you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?

1. Please review salient characteristics/ and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

8. List any available options to meet needs as outlined in the statement of work.

8. Please include any questions about the statement of work below.

8. Please provide sample pricing of each deliverable if available.

Performance Work Statement

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

FORT SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY

Waste Water Removal Services

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide all management, manpower, supervision, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide wastewater removal services as described herein. The work will be performed at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 7601 34th Avenue, Minnesota, MN 55450.

BACKGROUND

National Cemeteries are National Shrines that honor our Veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. The cemeteries conduct both casketed and cremation burials, receiving many visitors therefore, standards of maintenance & appearance must reflect the Nation’s concern for those interred there. Because of the special significance and attention each national cemetery receives from the public, strict adherence to contract specifications, terms and conditions are essential.

Every action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans, and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the contractor employees of the remains buried on the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The term of this contract will be for a period of 365 days from the Award Date plus 4 One-year options, if exercised. Delivery of all items under this contract is subject to inspection and acceptance by the NCA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer as appropriate.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A) All work shall be performed during normal cemetery hours of operation, 8:00 am – 3:00pm local time Monday through Friday. The contractor may make a written request to work outside of normal work hours when needed to carry out the specifications of this contract.

B) The contractor must acknowledge receipt of any orders placed within 24 hours.

C) Services must be performed within 3 business days of the acknowledgement of receipt by the contractor unless approved by the COR or CO as appropriate.

D) Federal Holidays: All work required under this contract shall be performed during normal cemetery hours of operation. With the exception of Memorial Day and Veterans Day, work is normally not conducted on Federal holidays. The following is a list of all Federal holidays:

Fourth of July

SECTION A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The following list, with subsequent corresponding descriptions of services, describes the contract requirements. The performance will be based on the Government’s evaluation of results, not the frequency or method of performance. Under each specification the contractor must replace any pipe, fittings, or infrastructure damaged by their work. If the contractor removes any fittings or fixtures, they must be replaced back to their original form. The contractor must make sure that the clean out covers are put back and are secure. The disposal of liquids and solids is included in the price of each pumping, cleaning, and jetting services. The contractor must check in daily with the COR or Contracting Officer as appropriate, prior to beginning any services and before leaving for the day. No service will be considered complete until accepted by the COR or Contracting Officer as appropriate.

SECTION

DESCRIPTION

A.1 Pump Holding Tank at North End of Building 3002 (Outside): Pump out 7,500-gallon holding tank. The contractor must pump all contents from the holding tank until it is completely empty for each service. The contractor must remove all waste from this service from the cemetery property. The price must include liquid and sand disposal. The contractor must make sure the cover is securely fastened before leaving the worksite and that the handle is returned to the controls. This service is to be invoiced by the job and pricing must include all manpower, equipment, tools, and fees.

A.2 Pump Lift Station South End of Building 1501: Pump blackwater out of a 1,000-gallon tank. The contractor must pump all contents from the lift station until it is completely empty for each service. The contractor must remove all waste from this service from the cemetery property. The price must include liquid disposal. The contractor must make sure the cover is securely fastened before leaving the worksite and that the handle is returned to the controls. This service is to be invoiced by the job and pricing must include all manpower, equipment, tools, and fees.

A.3 Pump Septic Tank on the South Side of Building 3002: Pump out 3,000-gallon septic tank. The contractor must pump all contents from the septic tank until it is completely empty for each service. The contractor must remove all waste from this service from the cemetery property. The price must include liquid disposal. The contractor must make sure the cover is securely fastened before leaving the worksite and that the handle is returned to the controls. This service is to be invoiced by the job and pricing must include all manpower, equipment, tools, and fees.

A.4 Water Jet Drain lines and Pump Separation Tanks at Building 3001: The contractor must waterjet interior and exterior drain lines, ensuring the complete removal of all solids from the drain lines and debris from the drain grates. Upon completion of water jetting contractor will pump out two 275-gallon water separation tanks until it is completely empty for each service. All waste from this service must be removed from the cemetery property. The price must be all inclusive for water jetting, pumping, liquid, and sand disposal. The contractor must make sure tank covers and drain grates are securely fastened before leaving the worksite. This service is to be invoiced by the job and pricing must include all manpower, equipment, tools, and fees.

A.5 Water Jet Drain lines and Pump Separation Tank at Building 3002: The contractor must waterjet all mechanic bays/wash bay/internment bay drain lines, ensuring the complete removal of all solids from the drain lines and debris from the drain grates. Upon completion of water jetting contractor will pump out the 500-gallon water separation tank until it is completely empty for each service. All waste from this service must be removed from the cemetery property. The price must be all inclusive for water jetting, pumping, liquid, and sand disposal. The contractor must make sure tank covers and drain grates are securely fastened before leaving the worksite. This service is to be invoiced by the job and pricing must include all manpower, equipment, tools, and fees.

A.6 Water Jet Drain lines and Pump Holding Tank at the Material Handling Building: The contractor must waterjet all drain lines in the material handling building, ensuring the complete removal of all solids from the drain lines and debris from the drain grates. Upon completion of water jetting contractor will pump out the 1000-gallon holding tank until it is completely empty for each service. All waste from this service must be removed from the cemetery property. The price must be all inclusive for water jetting, pumping, liquid, and sand disposal. The contractor must make sure tank covers and drain grates are securely fastened before leaving the worksite. This service is to be invoiced by the job and pricing must include all manpower, equipment, tools, and fees.

A.7 Hydrovac/Water-Jetting Services: At the direction of the Contracting Officer or COR as appropriate, the contractor shall perform hydrovac/water-jetting services to facilitate the cleaning of storm sewers, catch basins, and French Drains/Leach Basins as well as the excavation of piping and general soil removal. The exact location of the service to be performed will be determined at the time of service. All waste from this service will be disposed of onsite, in an area designated by the government. The price will be based on an hourly rate that is fixed in the contract and must include all manpower, equipment, tools, and fees.

A.8 Lift Station Submersible Grinder Pump Impeller and Flange replacement: At the direction of the Contracting Officer or COR as appropriate, the contractor shall replace the flange with shredding ring (part MY21584B000K) and impeller, grinding (part MY21582B000K) on a Myers WGX20-03 2 horsepower submersible centrifugal grinder pump located at the lift station on the south side of building 1501. This service is to be invoiced by the job and pricing must include all manpower, equipment, tools, and fees.

A.9 Camera Locating: At the direction of the Contracting Officer or COR as appropriate, the contractor will inspect sewer drain lines with an appropriate drain inspection camera. Video footage and a report of the inspection findings will be provided to the COR within 48 hours of inspection. The price will be based on an hourly rate that is fixed in the contract and must include all manpower, equipment, tools, and fees.