H391--Copy of Underground Storage Tank Inspection / Testing
ID: 36C24625Q0498Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

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Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

INSPECTION- FUELS, LUBRICANTS, OILS, AND WAXES (H391)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for the inspection and testing of two Underground Storage Tanks (UST) at the Hampton VA Medical Center. This procurement is structured as a small business set-aside and includes a base period along with four option years, with a total estimated contract value of $19 million. The selected contractor will be responsible for conducting annual and triennial inspections in compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring the safety and integrity of fuel storage practices. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Yanique Y Williams Chin at Yanique.WilliamsChin@va.gov for further details and to stay informed about the proposal submission timeline.

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    Yanique Y Williams ChinContract Specialist
    Yanique.WilliamsChin@va.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage Determination No. 2015-4341 outlines minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for federal contracts under the Service Contract Act, effective January 30, 2022, for contracts initiated after this date. The determination specifies the minimum wage rates based on Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75 per hour) and 13658 ($13.30 per hour) for varying contract timelines. It notes the applicability of these rates across specific regions in North Carolina and Virginia, detailing occupations with corresponding wage rates. Required fringe benefits include health and welfare compensation, vacation, and holidays. Additionally, guidelines address conformance for unlisted job classifications, mandates for paid sick leave, and uniform allowances, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. This document serves as a critical resource for contractors to understand their obligations regarding worker compensation and benefits in federal contracts, as well as to assist in complying with relevant labor laws.
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a comprehensive contract focused on the inspection and testing of two Underground Storage Tanks (UST) at the Hampton VA Medical Center. The contract is designed as a small business set-aside, involving a base period and four option years, with a total estimated value of $19 million. Contractors are required to conduct annual and triennial inspections in compliance with relevant regulations, ensuring all work aligns with regulatory standards. Key requirements include that inspectors must hold the necessary certifications, inspections are to follow tight scheduling regulations, and the contractor will need to provide all necessary materials, tools, and expertise. Invoicing will occur electronically, and reports of all tests are to be submitted promptly after completion. The contract emphasizes the need for compliance with government regulations and includes specific guidelines for performance monitoring and administration, highlighting the VA's commitment to maintaining safe fuel storage practices. This RFP embodies a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing service delivery while promoting small business participation in federal contracting.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to solicit vendors for Annual and Triennial Underground Storage Tank Inspection and Testing services at the Hampton VA Medical Center. This presolicitation notice indicates a Request for Quotation will be issued around March 6, 2025, for a contract that spans a Base Year plus four option years, running from March 2025 to March 2026. The contract is set aside for Small Businesses, requiring vendors to be registered in the SAM database. The relevant NAICS code is 541380, and the PSC code is H391. Interested contractors should monitor Contract Opportunities for solicitation number 36C24625Q0498. Point of contact for this notice is James Risbon, reachable via email at James.Risbon@va.gov.
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