Z1DA--NRM-CON-663A4-27-001 Under Dispenser Containment (UDC) and sump installation at VAMC American Lake

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE; THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, in support of American Lake, VA Medical Center, Tacoma, WA is currently requesting information to determine the existence of viable sources capable of providing construction services.

Period of Performance:

The intended contract period of performance is for 90 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed.

Description of Services:

The contractor shall provide personnel certified for the regulated underground storage tank (UST) services they perform. Installation, repair, and modification of the UST system and its components shall be performed or directly supervised by a provider holding ICC UST Installation/Retrofitting (U1) certification. Regulated tank or piping tightness testing shall be performed or directly supervised by a provider holding ICC UST Tank Tightness Testing (U3) certification. If conditions encountered require a formal site assessment, that work shall be performed or directly supervised by a provider holding Washington State Site Assessment (U7) certification, or another qualification accepted under WAC 173-360A-0930. The contract task requirements include, but are not limited to, the following work:

Task 1 Regulatory Notifications

Task 2 Fuel Dispenser Removal

Task 3 Demolition and Excavation

Task 4 Product Piping Removal

Task 5 Extractor Valve Removal and Reinstallation

Task 6 Containment Sump Installation

Task 7 Under Dispenser Containment (UDC) Installation

Task 8 Fuel Piping Installation

Task 9 Electrical and Communication Systems

Task 10 Leak Detection Equipment

Task 11 Fuel Dispenser Reinstallation

Task 12 Concrete Restoration

Task 13 Hose Retrievers

Task 14 Startup, Testing, and Commissioning

No later than five (5) business days prior to mobilization, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer's Representative copies of the applicable current certifications and the names of the personnel performing or directly supervising the regulated work. Failure to provide acceptable documentation may delay mobilization or result in suspension of the affected work at no additional cost to the Government.

The Contractor shall maintain all required licenses and certifications for the duration of the contract. Failure to maintain the required certifications shall constitute grounds for suspension of work until deficiencies are corrected at no additional cost to the Government.

NAICS Code:

237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction and the small business size standard is $45.0 million (March 2023, standards).

The Government is not soliciting offers at this time, and it will be the Contracting Officer who will determine which suggested changes are accepted. This is a sources sought notice to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. A solicitation is not currently available.

Responses:

Responses to this request will be considered for the purpose of determining how the requirements will be stated and how the procurement will be conducted. This announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

If you are interested and can provide the required services, please complete the questionnaire below and email your response to melita.bernardo@va.gov no later than 3:00 PM PST, September 11, 2026. Include any comments or questions you may have. Also provide your capability statements within your response.

A SOURCES SOUGHT QUESTIONNAIRE is attached. Responses to the Questionnaire are encouraged from all interested parties. You are advised that providing responses to the questions will not automatically include you in the acquisition process for this solicitation. Please provide any additional feedback in your response that you feel is relevant.