INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES
ID: 36C24725Q0220Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: INDUSTRIAL HYGIENICS (R428)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide industrial hygiene services at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The contractor will be responsible for monitoring and testing for environmental hazards such as asbestos, lead, and mold, ensuring compliance with EPA regulations and responding to service requests within strict timelines. This procurement is crucial for maintaining high standards of environmental safety and health for VA medical facilities and their patients. The estimated contract value is $19 million, with a base year starting on February 2, 2025, and the possibility of four additional option years. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Natasha Mixon at Natasha.Mixon@va.gov by December 31, 2024.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the Department of Veterans Affairs for industrial hygiene services related to environmental safety at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and affiliated outpatient clinics. The contract, estimated at $19 million, is set to commence on February 2, 2025, for a base year with four optional extension years. It states the contractor's responsibilities for monitoring and testing various hazards, including asbestos, lead, and mold, with strict compliance to EPA regulations. Key qualifications for contractors include certified credentials as Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) and relevant state licenses, with at least three years of experience in similar environments. The RFP emphasizes prompt response times for service requests, requiring contractors to submit detailed task proposals within one day of request and perform analyses within established turnaround times. Evaluation criteria for bids include past performance, capability to fulfill contract requirements, and pricing competitiveness. The document specifies extensive procedures for invoicing, records management, compliance with federal regulations, and safeguards for sensitive information. Overall, the RFP serves to ensure high standards of environmental safety and health for the VA medical facilities and their patients.
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