H391--Underground Storage Tank Testing

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Solicitation number
36C24625Q0373
Agency
Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC
H391 Inspection- Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, And Waxes
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking underground storage tank (UST) testing services for the Hampton VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia. The solicitation requires a contractor with current ICC UST inspector certifications to perform annual and triennial inspections on two specific tanks: a 12,000-gallon diesel tank near Building 171 and a 2,200-gallon gasoline tank near Building 15. Contractors must conduct inspections according to Virginia regulations 9VAC25-580, with annual inspections required within 30 days of November 6th each year and the first triennial inspection to be completed within 2 weeks of award. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, past performance, and technical capability, with submissions due by February 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. Technical questions were initially due by February 6, 2025, with the solicitation allowing for email submission of quotes to the contracting officer.

The contract is classified under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a size standard of $19 million and is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract with one base year and four option years. While not specifically set aside for small businesses, the solicitation indicates a preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) participation. The total contract period spans five years, with inspections to be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Contractors must provide written reports 10-14 days after each testing event and hold appropriate certifications. The wage determination document indicates minimum hourly rates of $17.75 per hour, with additional health and welfare benefits of $5.36 per hour, and provisions for vacation and holiday pay. The place of performance is the Hampton VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia, with work focused on ensuring compliance with underground storage tank testing regulations.

Notice text

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Update #3 · Latest ·

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Performance Work Statement

Emergency Underground Storage Tank (UST) Testing

Engineering Service

Hampton VA Medical Center

General Requirements. The Hampton VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 100 Emancipation Drive, in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a contractor to provide all transportation, materials, parts, tools, specialized equipment, labor, supervision, and technical expertise to inspect the two UST located at VAMC, for a period of 5 years (base + 4OY). The first tank is a 12,000 diesel UST located by bldg. 171, and the second tank is a 2,200 gasoline UST located by bldg. 15. The Services provided shall follow all UST inspection requirements as outlined in 9VAC25-580.

Specifically, the VAMC is seeking annual inspection and testing as outlined in 9VAC25-580-130, and triennial inspection and testing as outline in 9VAC25-580-82 and shall include all inspections and tests as required for compliance. If regulations change during this contract, it is the vendors responsibility to inform the VAMC of these changes and perform any additional inspections and tests as might be required by the new regulations.

Inspectors shall hold a current ICC UST inspector certification and any other state or federal certification(s) required to perform the work outlined in this performance work statement.

If Annual inspections for the two USTs are not both conducted on the same day, inspections will be conducted within 7 days of each other. If Triennial inspections for the two USTs are not both conducted on the same day, inspections will be conducted within 7 days of each other. For example, if one tank is inspected on 11/6/2025 the other tank will be inspected by 11/13/2026.

Annual inspections will take place within 30 days of November 6th of each year, preferably as near to November 6th as possible.

This service will be a firm fixed price contract.

The Contractor shall mobilize all needed equipment and materials to the site.

The Contractor shall perform all work required in this scope with no assistance from VAMC personnel, except for being given site access and escorted to the USTs.

The first Triennial inspection (base year) is required to be completed within 2 weeks of award. The second Triennial inspection will take place within 30 days of last Triennial inspection date. For example, if the first Triennial inspection takes place on 3/12/2025, the second inspection will take place within 30 days of 3/12/2028.

If a UST is removed/decommissioned during the POP of this contract, the vendor must still perform inspections for the remaining UST at the Unit cost rate.

A written report of ALL tests must be produced 10-14 days after testing is completed.

Period of Performance (POP).

The full contract POP is listed below in table 1.

Contact Period

Service Required

Date required

Unit Cost

Quantity

Total Cost

Base CLIN 1

Triennial inspection for each UST

Within two weeks of contract award.

2

Base CLIN 2

Annual inspection for each UST

Within 30 days of 11/6/2025

2

OY1

Annual inspection for each UST

Within 30 days of 11/6/2026

2

OY2

Annual inspection for each UST

Within 30 days of 11/6/2027

2

OY3 CLIN 1

Triennial inspection for each UST

Within 30 days of last Triennial inspection Date

2

OY3 CLIN 2

Annual inspection for each UST

Within 30 days of 11/6/2028

2

OY4

Annual inspection for both UST

Within 30 days of 11/6/2029

2

Total Contract Value

Coordination.

The Engineering Service (ENG) Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for this work will be the Facility Green Environmental Management System Manager. All work, notices, scheduling, and coordination described in this SOW will be made through this individual.

3. Invoicing. The Contractor will invoice after the completion of services conducted. The Contractor will use electronic invoicing per the instructions provided in the formal contract. Incomplete invoices will be refused and returned to the Contractor. Invoices will include as a minimum:

3.1. Standard Contractor contact information (e.g., name, address, telephone #) to include the point-of-contact submitting the invoice.

3.2. Invoice date and number.

3.3. Service date(s) and Contract pricing.

3.4. Complete Purchase Order Number. Invoices with wrong or incomplete purchase order numbers will be refused and returned to the Contractor for resubmission.

3.5. Contract Number.

4. Key Personnel: Key personnel will be identified in writing in the proposal and shall be considered key personnel essential for the successful completion of the work performed under the contract. The Contractor shall submit written notice of proposed personnel changes to the Contracting Officer for approval at least thirty (30) business days in advance.

7. Work Hours. The services covered by this contract shall be furnished by the Contractor as defined herein during normal duty hours Monday-Friday. The Contractor shall not be required, except in case of emergency, to furnish such services on Federal Holidays. The 10 holidays observed by the Federal Government are:

New Year s Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington s Birthday Memorial Day

Independence Day Labor Day

Columbus Day Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

Update #2 ·

Questions and Answers to Underground Storage Tank (UST) Testing

The Performance Statement of Work is not explicit as to what type of testing is required.

Do you have any additional information or is it acceptable to quote this testing as an isolated item?

Please reference the second paragraph under the General Requirements on page 1 of Performance Work Statement.

Specifically, the VAMC is seeking annual inspection and testing as outlined in 9VAC25-580-130, and triennial inspection and testing as outline in 9VAC25-580-82 and shall include all inspections and tests as required for compliance.

Update #1 ·

Underground Storage Tank testing

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36C24625Q0373 0002.docx DOCX document
36C24625Q0373 0001.docx DOCX document
2015-4341 Wage Determination.txt TXT text file
36C24625Q0373_1.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
H391--Underground Storage Tank Testing Latest special notice Special Notice
H391--Underground Storage Tank Testing This notice Solicitation
H391--Underground Storage Tank Testing Pre-Solicitation
H391--Underground Storage Tank Testing Original Pre-Solicitation

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