The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to solicit proposals for Legionella Testing Services to be conducted at the San Francisco VA Health Care System. This presolicitation notice details that the contract will be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and is classified under the Environmental System Protection (F103) service code with a NAICS code of 541380, Testing Laboratories. The anticipated contract will last for a base year only, with a start date around November 11, 2024. Interested contractors must be registered and verified in the SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification program and must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for the award. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about September 12, 2024, with quotes accepted following the release. The presolicitation notice serves to inform potential contractors without requesting submittals at this stage, highlighting the VA's commitment to involving veteran-owned businesses in its contracting process.
The document provides information on wage determinations under the Service Contract Act (SCA) from the U.S. Department of Labor, detailing minimum wage rates for federal contracts. The latest wage determination, No. 2015-5637, outlines the applicable minimum wage of $17.20 per hour for contracts initiated after January 30, 2022, and $12.90 for those awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, pending contract renewals. It specifies varying wage rates for different occupations within California counties, particularly San Francisco and San Mateo, illustrating a wide range of job roles and corresponding pay. Additionally, it mentions fringe benefits, including health and welfare provisions, vacation, and paid holidays, ensuring protections for workers under specific Executive Orders, alongside the conformance process for unlisted employee classifications. This document serves as a guide for contractors involved in federal contracts and supports compliance with labor regulations, addressing key wage rates and benefits for covered workers.