36C78626Q50127 -- R499

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is soliciting competitive quotes for septic tank pumping and inspection services at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. The procurement requires a contractor to provide semi-annual pumping of two 1,750-gallon septic tanks (Sites A and B) scheduled 3-7 business days before Memorial Day and Veterans Day, bi-monthly pumping of one 1,000-gallon septic tank (Site C) on the first Wednesday of every other month, and annual inspection of all three septic systems during the Memorial Day pumping service. Services must be performed by properly licensed personnel during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), with comprehensive documentation including volume measurements, disposal facility receipts, and personnel credentials submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer Representative within five business days of each service. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local health and environmental regulations, measure volumes using calibrated equipment without exceeding tank design capacity, prevent environmental contamination, and repair any government property damage at no cost. The solicitation deadline has been extended to April 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time to allow vendors adequate time to review government responses to submitted questions, and vendors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to submission.

This contract is a 100 percent small business set-aside restricted to certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), classified under NAICS code 562991 with a size standard of $9 million. The contract covers a one-year base period from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with one optional one-year extension through May 31, 2028. Contractors must comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations (Wage Determination No. 2015-5535 for Washington Counties of King and Snohomish), which establish prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements for all personnel. The contract consists of three contract line items with specific unit pricing required: CLIN 0001 for two semi-annual pumping events at Sites A and B, CLIN 0002 for six bi-monthly pumping events at Site C, and CLIN 0003 for one annual inspection of all sites. Performance will take place at 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA 98042, with delivery on an FOB Destination basis and payment processed through the Tungsten electronic payment system.