Z2NC--36C241-22-AP-5558 - 631-23-1-4808-0002: Boiler Abatement and Demolition

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Sources Sought Notice Obtain a qualified vendor to provide Boiler Asbestos Abatement and

Demolition Services at the Central Western MA HCS

This is a Sources Sought notice and not a request for quotes. This request is solely for the purpose of conducting market research to enhance VHA s understanding of your company s offered services and capabilities. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted in response to this Source Sought Notice.

This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their capability and availability to provide the requirement described below. Vendors are being invited to submit information relative to their potential to fulfill this requirement, in the form of a capability response that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking to obtain a qualified vendor to provide Boiler Asbestos Abatement and Demolition Services at the Central Western MA HCS

per the general requirements below. The standard shall be of quality; meeting or exceeding those outlined in the general statement of work as described below.

Refer to the performance work statement section below for the requested requirement description. This Sources Sought is to facilitate the Contracting Officer s review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy.

Please provide:

QUALIFICATION INFORMATION:

Company / Institute Name:

Point of Contact:

Address:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) #:

CAGE Code:

A statement as to whether your company is large or small business under the applicable NAICS code according to the appropriate size standard. Also indicate if you are: a non-profit entity, small, disadvantaged business, Section 8(a) small business, woman-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, or a HUBZone small business.

Performance Work Statement

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Medical Center, Leeds MA

Boiler Asbestos Abatement and Demolition

GENERAL

The VA Central Western Mass requires abatement and removal/demolition of three abandoned steam boilers in Building 15 on the Edward P. Boland campus.

Location of Facility:

Central Western Massachusetts

421 North Main Street

Leeds, MA 01053-9764

SCOPE OF WORK

Work shall consist of: Asbestos abatement per attached NESHAP report and abatement plan specification. Removal of any additional debris currently attached or used as support for the boilers. Minor repairs as necessary to repair the concrete floor and ceilings to a safe condition.

This includes the following tasks:

Provide abatement per AHERA standards and VA Standards outlined in attached specification.

Demolish remaining items used as supports attached to boilers.

No limits on work hours.

Repair concrete floor and ceiling so that no exposed rebar or trip hazard remains. This is limited to just the locations where an item was demolished that supported the boilers. This contract is not to repair all areas of Building 15.

VA will provide VPIH for all clearances required per DLS.

Dispose of all debris properly per federal and state laws and regulations

Work will be in accordance with applicable VHA and OSHA standards and regulations.

The performance period for this work is 2 months from time of award, unless other time frames are approved in writing by the contracting office.

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19

Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

Documentation requirements:

If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.Â

Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.Â

Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.