F108--Extend Solicitation Due Date until 06/12/26 Amendment 002 Bedford Radiation Decommissioning

The VA Bedford Health Care System seeks a qualified contractor for a Radiological Final Status Survey and decommissioning of approximately 6,300 square feet across Buildings 17, 18, 70, and 79. These buildings were previously used for research involving medical isotopes, necessitating a comprehensive radiological decommissioning before demolition or repurposing. The project requires a contractor licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Massachusetts, experienced in hospital or university radioactive use area decommissioning, to perform historical site assessment reviews, analyze physical data, and develop and execute a Final Status Survey Plan in accordance with MARSSIM. The scope includes waste removal, detailed instrumentation, and a final report acceptable to regulatory bodies. The contractor must manage all hazardous waste generated, adhere to strict safety protocols, including infection control and interim life safety measures, and coordinate all activities with the VA to minimize disruption to daily operations. The contract will be a fixed-price, all-inclusive agreement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for an upcoming RFQ solicitation for Bedford Radiation Decommissioning services. This notice, under solicitation number 36C24126Q0324, seeks to identify qualified sources for a future contract award. The services involve radiation decommissioning at the VA Bedford Health Care System in Bedford, MA. Interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov and VetCert (for veteran small businesses) prior to award, and also vendorized by completing VA Form 10091. Responses, including qualifications, should be emailed to pamela.parham3@va.gov by March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST, referencing the synopsis number and description. This is not a solicitation, and the government is not obligated to award a contract.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 01 has issued Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 36C24126Q0324, extending the due date for responses until June 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. This amendment is for a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC), pertaining to the Bedford Radiation Decommissioning project. The solicitation, identified by NAICS code 562910 ($25 million size standard) and Product Service Code F108, is a request for quotations (RFQ). Interested vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification) prior to award. The purpose of the extension is to allow the government to answer questions from offerors. All communications should be directed to Contract Specialist Pamela L. Parham via email.

The document provides a partial architectural plan focusing on specific floors of Building 17 and Building 18, detailing key features, access points, and designated use areas. Building 17 includes a basement level and first floor, with a note indicating the roof is the top floor with no occupancy. Building 18's second floor level is also shown. The plan includes a symbol legend for keycard access, radioactive use areas, radioactive disposal, radioactive waste or storage areas, and double lock mechanism doors. A fume hood used for Sodium Borolydride labeling and a sink are also indicated. This document appears to be an excerpt from a larger facility plan, likely intended for contractors, safety personnel, or facility managers to understand specific operational and safety features within these buildings, particularly concerning controlled access and handling of radioactive materials.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Network Contracting Office 1 - New England seeks a qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)/Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) for radiological decommissioning of approximately 20 rooms (6,300 sq ft) across Buildings 17, 18, 70, and 79 at the VA Bedford Health Care System in Bedford, MA. The project requires a complete Radiological Final Status Survey, removal of radioactive waste, and demobilization, adhering to a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. Contractors must be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Massachusetts to perform decommissioning work and have extensive experience in similar hospital or university settings. The evaluation will prioritize technical capability, past performance, Veterans involvement, and price. Key tasks include developing a Decommissioning Project Plan, a Final Status Survey Plan in accordance with MARSSIM, and a Final Status Survey Report suitable for regulatory review. Quotations are due by May 11, 2026, with questions submitted by May 7, 2026.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 1 has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 36C24126Q0324) for the Bedford Radiation Decommissioning project. This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business/Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB) set-aside for commercial items, in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6. The associated NAICS code is 562910, with a small business size standard of $25 million. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) and VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)) prior to award, and also complete VA Form 10091. Quotes are due by May 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The point of contact for this solicitation is Pamela L. Parham, Contract Specialist, reachable via email at pamela.parham3@va.gov.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 01 has issued Amendment 0001 to solicitation 36C24126Q0324, for the Bedford Radiation Decommissioning project. This amendment extends the response deadline to May 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time to allow time for the government to answer questions. This combined synopsis/solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and uses NAICS code 562910 with a $25 million small business size standard. Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and VetCert databases. All interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for further amendments. The point of contact for this procurement is Contract Specialist Pamela L. Parham.