This is a SOURCE SOUGHT Notice ONLY. The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (NCOTA) is in need of Sewage Treatment Services for a Base plus four option years. Please see the attached document. -- J046

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking qualified contractors to provide sewage treatment services for the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies located in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. The solicitation requires a licensed sewage disposal treatment operator to perform comprehensive maintenance and monitoring of the cemetery's subsurface sewage disposal system. Key contract requirements include conducting bi-monthly site visits, performing biannual system cleanouts, submitting annual maintenance reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and providing up to six occurrences of grinder/transfer pump unclogging services. Contractors must ensure continuous system operation, comply with NPDES Permit PAG046344 and WQM Permit WQG0161140 regulations, and maintain water sampling and testing protocols. The response deadline for this sources sought notice is April 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with interested vendors required to be registered and verified on the SBA Vet Cert website.

The procurement is specifically targeted toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) under NAICS code 562219, which has a small business size standard of $47 million. The contract structure includes a base year with four potential option years, providing long-term stability for the selected contractor. While no specific award value is mentioned, the solicitation requires the contractor to employ certified wastewater management personnel and maintain specialized equipment for system maintenance and repairs. The scope of work emphasizes maintaining effluent quality, monitoring residual chlorine levels, and providing a rapid 2-hour response time for unclogging services. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in managing sewage treatment systems and compliance with environmental regulations to be considered for this opportunity.