F103--Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) Semiannual Wastewater Permit Sampling

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Solicitation number
36C24126Q0331
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
1VA Boston Healthcare System (Vabhs) West Roxbury MA 02130 United States of America

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is conducting market research to identify capable contractors for semiannual wastewater discharge sampling services at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS), which operates three medical centers in West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Brockton, Massachusetts. The contractor must employ Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA)-approved sampling technicians, collect samples at specified discharge points, and submit all samples to a MADEP-certified or NELAP-accredited laboratory for analysis. Key requirements include compliance with VABHS safety policies, VA directives, OSHA regulations, and the specific sampling frequencies mandated by permit requirements for each facility. While this is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes rather than a formal solicitation, interested parties must demonstrate capacity to perform services in the specified geographic areas and provide evidence of relevant past experience with similar projects and professional references. Responses must be submitted by March 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time to Contract Specialist Jessica Martin at Jessica.Martin11@va.gov.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designations, though the VA is particularly interested in identifying Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) as potential sources. No incumbent contractor or award value information is provided in this market research phase. The base contract performance period runs from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, with four option years potentially extending through May 31, 2031. The specific sampling requirements include seven semiannual samples at Jamaica Plain (one composite, six grab samples), seven semiannual samples at West Roxbury (three composite, four grab samples), and one quarterly composite/grab sample at Brockton's outfall manhole. Work must be performed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with the contracting officer retaining the right to reschedule access with 48 hours' notice.

Notice text

This advertisement is a notice of a potential opportunity. This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. The purpose of this advertisement is to identify potential sources and suitable locations and is not intended to pre-qualify or disqualify any potential offers. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred associated to this request for capability information. VA s purpose for this notice is to conduct market research and identify capable resources from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and/or capable Open Market Sources. The NAICS Codes for use is 924110 Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs. The Department of Veterans Affairs will give the opportunity to other offerors in the interest of competition. This advertisement is a notice of a potential opportunity. The advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. The purpose of this advertisement is to identify potential sources and suitable locations. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred as a result of this advertisement. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Seeks to obtain services for wastewater discharge sampling for VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS). VABHS consists of three primary medical centers located in West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain and Brockton. West Roxbury and Jamaica plain fall under the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) authority for wastewater discharge and have permits accordingly. Brockton falls under Brockton Water & Sewer likewise and has a discharge permit from the City of Brockton.

Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:

1. Company name and address ensure your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

2. Company point of contact name, telephone number, and email address.

3. Evidence that you are a small business (if applicable):

Small Business ensure you are listed as small business in SAM, reps and certifications. Provide the NAICS codes you are listed as a small business under.

CVE certified SDVOSB or VOSB (or in the process of certification) ensure you are certified in the CVE veteran database at www.vetbiz.va.gov/. Provide evidence of certification.

4. If your company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the GSA Contract Number and SINs.

5. Capabilities/Qualifications:

A written response providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement.

Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills/required licenses your company possesses to perform services in the geographic areas described above.

Evidence of existing capability to perform the required transportation services.

6. Past Experience:

Brief summary of the company history relative to similar requirements.

Provide the information on projects of similar size and scope for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor.

Provide contract number the work was performed under, period of performance and one professional reference with contact information.

It is requested that the above information be provided no later than March 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Responses should be emailed to the contract specialist at Jessica.Martin11@va.gov.

Files

File Type Posted
36C24126Q0331.docx DOCX document
Performance Work Statement.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
F103--523-26-2-4810-0058: MWRA Semiannual Wastewater Permit Sampling - Attn: Jessica Martin (VA-26-00042241) Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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