R499--FY26 Lifeguard and Pool Maintenance Services (B+ OPT)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 seeks a contractor to provide lifeguard and pool maintenance services at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, with proposals due October 20 at 12:00 PM EST. This acquisition is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under FAR Part 12.

Place of performance is the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. A mandatory site visit conference is scheduled for October 14 at 10:00 AM EST; an amendment posted October 11 extended the original proposal deadline and released responses to vendor questions.

The contractor must maintain $20 million in Comprehensive General Liability insurance. Lifeguarding services cover up to 20–30 patients daily with required 100% staffing coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The contractor assumes all staffing responsibilities with no requirement to retain existing personnel; therapists—not lifeguards—manage patient check-in and check-out. Personnel must comply with certifications, licenses, background checks, and medical clearances outlined in Performance Work Statement section 1.5.2, and must provide emergency action plans, rescue equipment, and incident reporting protocols. Pool maintenance includes chemical supply, equipment, and maintenance materials for a single continuous facility; the VA provides a pool cleaning robot. Maintenance access is available at any time with unrestricted Friday access.

The NAICS code is 561210, Facilities Support Services. Prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits apply per Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4187 for New York counties. The price schedule is pre-established and non-adjustable. Contract start is anticipated for December 1, 2026.