Z1DA--NRM-CONST - 620A4-23-219 Old Dental Abatement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking asbestos and lead abatement services for the Old Dental Suite in Building 16 at the Castle Point VA Medical Center in Wappingers Falls, New York. The solicitation (36C24225Q0342) requires comprehensive removal of approximately 3,000 square feet of asbestos-containing materials, including ceiling plaster, thermal system pipe insulation, flooring, window caulking, and lead-containing materials. Potential contractors must be highly qualified, with AHERA/State certifications, and must follow strict safety protocols including negative air pressure systems, personal protective equipment requirements, and comprehensive air monitoring. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering both technical capability and pricing, with quotes due by March 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. A mandatory site visit was conducted on March 3rd at 2:00 PM ET in the Building 9 Engineering Conference Room to address project scope and requirements.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 562910 with a small business size standard of $25M. The project timeline requires completion within 90 days of Notice to Proceed, with work to be performed at 41 Castle Point Road in Wappingers Falls, New York. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contractor must comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations for Dutchess County and follow detailed subcontracting limitations (maximum 50% subcontracted to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms). The scope involves removing approximately 3,500 square feet of contaminated ceiling plaster, 100 linear feet of thermal system pipe insulation, 300 cubic yards of contaminated walls/suspended ceiling/ductwork, and 1,000 square feet of lead shielding. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and veterans.certify.sba.gov, and will be required to maintain comprehensive documentation and follow strict VA information security protocols.