The document outlines a solicitation for air monitoring services under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The contracting officer is Leslie Ross, with offers due by October 4, 2024. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a size standard of $19 million.
The contract will span five years, beginning on November 1, 2024, with task orders issued by the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15. The anticipated services include various air quality monitoring tasks and reporting, evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Required invoicing procedures, contract clauses, and compliance with established Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are also specified.
Crucially, the contract emphasizes compliance with limitations on subcontracting, ensuring a majority of the work is performed by certified SDVOSB or WOSB entities. This solicitation reflects the federal priority of engaging veteran-owned and disadvantaged businesses while addressing critical services needed for veteran healthcare facilities.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has announced a presolicitation notice for an Air Monitoring Service contract intended for the Harry S Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, MO. The contract will utilize an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) model, categorized under NAICS code 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services, with a Product Service Code of F107, which pertains to Environmental Systems Protection. Interested vendors must meet specified minimum requirements outlined in the forthcoming Request for Quote (RFQ), expected to be released on or around September 25, 2024. The submission deadline for quotes is set for approximately October 4, 2024. Contractors can request the RFQ by writing to the Contract Specialist, James Horne, via the provided email. This notice serves as a preliminary announcement for prospective contractors to prepare accordingly for the formal solicitation process.