Z1DA--NYHHS Air Monitoring Services
ID: 36C24225Q0069Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (Z1DA)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f4f98a7a13ec405f801895a0713d0e52/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for air monitoring services related to asbestos abatement at multiple facilities within the New York Harbor Healthcare System (NYHHS). The procurement requires comprehensive monitoring and air sampling/testing services, including labor, equipment, supplies, and necessary analyses for projects at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center, Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus, and St. Albans Community Living Center. This opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a contract value estimated between $25,000 and $100,000, and a performance period of 30 calendar days. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by 4:00 PM EST on November 20, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Yingjie Yeung at Yingjie.Yeung@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Yingjie YeungContracting Specialist
    (347) 949-1662
    Yingjie.yeung@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0069_1.docx
    The document outlines Request for Quotations (RFQ) 36C24225Q0069 from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for air monitoring services at various VA New York Harbor Healthcare System facilities. This RFQ is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) in compliance with U.S. Code 8127, allowing only qualifying businesses to submit quotations. The project involves air sampling/testing related to asbestos abatement activities, adhering to a specified Statement of Work. Contractors must submit certifications and acknowledge solicitation amendments. The document contains various clauses and provisions, including those covering commercial advertising, labor requirements, equal employment opportunities, and limitations on subcontracting. The contracting office is the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, and responses to this RFQ are due on November 20, 2024. This procurement demonstrates the VA's commitment to utilizing veteran-owned businesses while ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and labor regulations throughout the air monitoring project.
    36C24225Q0069.docx
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to solicit bids for air monitoring services related to asbestos abatement at multiple healthcare facilities within the New York Harbor Healthcare System (NYHHS). The presolicitation notice outlines that the contract will encompass comprehensive monitoring and air sampling/testing services, which include labor, equipment, supplies, and necessary analyses for asbestos abatement projects performed at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center, Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus, and St. Albans Community Living Center. This procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and requires contractors to be registered in SAM.gov and certified in the SBA Certification portal. The expected period of performance is 30 calendar days, with a contract value ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. The relevant NAICS code is 541620, which pertains to Environmental Consulting Services. The Request for Quote (RFQ) will be published within a week, including specific provisions and clauses related to the contract.
    Attachment 1 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATION.pdf
    The VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance is a compliance document for contractors seeking federal contracts, particularly under the VA. It stipulates that, if awarded a contract, contractors must adhere to limitations on subcontracting based on the type of service or construction provided. Specifically, for service contracts, no more than 50% of the amount paid by the government can be subcontracted to non-certified firms. For general construction, this limit is set at 85%, and for special trade contractors, it is 75%, excluding costs of materials. Contractors must certify their compliance and may be subject to penalties for falsifying information. Furthermore, they are obligated to provide documentation that verifies compliance, which may include invoices and lists of subcontracted services. Failure to comply can lead to remedial actions by the government. The overall purpose of this notice is to promote the engagement of certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) in federal contracting, ensuring these businesses retain a significant share of the contract work.
    Attachment 2 Wage Determination.pdf
    The document outlines Wage Determination No. 2015-4187 issued by the U.S. Department of Labor regarding minimum wage rates for service employees under the Service Contract Act, updated as of July 22, 2024. It specifies the minimum wage requirements arising from Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, indicating rates of $17.20 and $12.90 per hour, respectively, for different contract conditions in 2024. Key details include a comprehensive list of occupation codes and associated wage rates for various job roles, specifically in New York counties including Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond. The document mandates health and welfare benefits, vacation time, and sick leave provisions under Executive Order 13706 for federal contractors. Moreover, it emphasizes the process for classifying unlisted job classifications through conformance requests, ensuring fair compensation aligning with established wage determinations. This Wage Determination serves as a critical guideline for federal contracting, ensuring compliance with wage standards and providing a framework for contractor responsibilities regarding employee compensation and benefits.
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