F108--Asbestos Abatement Inspection, Monitoring, and Third Party Certification at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS)
ID: 36C24825Q0109Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION (F108)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cd7d40482e98432890581ab8866a9f6d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), is seeking to establish a sole-source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Asbestos Abatement Inspection, Monitoring, and Third Party Certification services. The selected contractor, Environmental Health & Safety Services, Inc., will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to perform services related to asbestos abatement, including oversight, sampling, testing, and reporting, as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This procurement is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance in managing hazardous materials within VA facilities. Interested parties must submit any responses indicating potential competitive advantages by November 8, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Baryan Sierra, at baryan.sierrapierluissi@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Baryan SierraContracting Officer
    787-641-7582 Ext. 134983
    baryan.sierrapierluissi@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24825Q0109.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) is seeking a sole-source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Asbestos Abatement Inspection, Monitoring, and Third Party Certification services. The contracting office, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO-8), has identified Environmental Health & Safety Services, Inc. as the sole local vendor registered with the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Asbestos Analysts Registry. The contract is aimed at renting equipment for asbestos-related services for an initial period of three months, with a potential extension of an additional three months. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to perform services outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), which includes oversight, sampling, testing, and reporting related to asbestos abatement at VACHS. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes; however, responses indicating the potential for competitive advantage must be submitted by November 8, 2024. The document underscores the VA's commitment to safety and compliance regarding hazardous materials management within its facilities.
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