R428--industrial hygiene services intent to set aside

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide industrial hygiene services for the Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System in Asheville, NC. The solicitation requires a qualified contractor with certified industrial hygienists and technicians to perform comprehensive environmental monitoring and assessment services, including indoor air quality monitoring, mold/asbestos/lead sampling, personnel chemical hazard monitoring, and asbestos awareness training. The contract will be awarded based on best value, considering technical approach, past performance, and price, with technical evaluations focusing on the contractor's proposed methodology and qualifications. Potential offerors must submit their quotes by March 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT, with technical questions having been due by February 17, 2025. The solicitation requires vendors to be verified in the SBA certification database and possess the necessary credentials to perform industrial hygiene services across multiple locations.

The contract is structured with a base period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, followed by four one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2030. While initially not set aside, the solicitation indicates a preference for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractor under NAICS code 541620 with a size standard of $19 million. Services will be performed at four locations: Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Franklin, Hickory, and Forest City. The scope of work includes approximately 50 staff members requiring training at each location, with services encompassing semi-annual asbestos inspections, indoor air quality assessments, noise and chemical exposure monitoring, lead and silica testing, and bulk sampling. Contractors must be prepared to respond within 24 hours to infrequent industrial hygiene service requests, demonstrating a high level of operational readiness and flexibility.