The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for Environmental Compliance and Healthcare Sustainability A&A Services Support for the Richard L. Roudebush VAMC under solicitation number 36C25024Q1053. This RFQ is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and requires that interested contractors are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The anticipated contract is a firm fixed price with a performance period from September 23, 2024, to September 22, 2025. All quotes must be submitted via email by 10:00 AM EDT on September 17, 2024, with technical inquiries directed to the Branch Chief, Toni Waggoner-Boykin, by September 13, 2024. The contract aims to enhance environmental compliance and sustainability practices at the VAMC, highlighting the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses and promoting healthcare sustainability initiatives. Interested contractors should ensure their proposals are comprehensively submitted before the deadline to remain eligible for consideration.
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for Advisory and Assistance Services to conduct a Comprehensive Environmental Compliance Audit (CECA) and support sustainable practices at the Veteran Health Indiana (VHI) facility in Indianapolis. The acquisition is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and has a total award amount of $19 million.
Key tasks include assessing VHI's design compliance with environmental regulations, developing an electronic record management system, conducting a comprehensive air emissions inventory, and preparing reports for greenhouse gas inventory and sustainable healthcare certification. The contractor will deliver a final report by specified deadlines, including recommendations for corrective actions.
Significant attention is given to compliance with federal environmental regulations and guidelines such as ISO 14001. The proposal outlines the requirements for contractor submission, invoicing processes, and key contract clauses, emphasizing the importance of strict adherence to safety and environmental standards throughout the project's duration. Overall, the RFP signifies the VA's commitment to enhancing environmental stewardship and compliance through certified small business participation.
The document serves as an amendment to a solicitation (36C25024Q1053) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office 10, concerning a brand new contract for Environmental Compliance and Healthcare Sustainability A&A Services Support. The amendment includes responses to questions from bidders and extends the quote submission deadline to September 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM EDT. Key details include that there is no incumbent contract holder and the contractor will not be responsible for uploading historical compliance records. Instead, the contractor's responsibilities will focus on developing a customized electronic document repository for compliance data, serving as a historical record for new submissions. This amendment maintains all original terms and conditions while clarifying specific project expectations, ensuring prospective bidders have critical information regarding service expectations. Overall, it aims to facilitate clear communication and preparation for potential contractors involved.