36C78626Q50127 Amendment 0003

This contract amendment, identified as 36C78626Q501270003, updates a service solicitation for septic tank pumping and inspection at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington, under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside. The amendment extends the quote submission deadline to May 6, 2026, and incorporates revised performance requirements, including clarified procedures for pumping, waste disposal, site restoration, and documentation. Services are scheduled for three specific sites—Site A and B with 1,750-gallon tanks and Site C with a 1,000-gallon tank—with operations restricted to weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to avoid disruption to cemetery functions. The contract is structured as a definitive quantity firm-fixed-price arrangement with a one-year base period and an option year contingent on future cemetery expansion anticipated between mid-2027 and 2028. Performance is governed by a strict Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan requiring 100% compliance on all deliverables, including accurate volume measurements using calibrated equipment, disposal receipts from approved facilities, and electronic submission of service reports within five business days. All personnel must hold valid state septic hauling licenses and commercial driver’s licenses, with no subcontracting allowed without pre-approval. Safety protocols require adherence to OSHA standards and Associated General Contractors of America guidelines, while professional conduct is mandated due to the memorial nature of the site. The contracting office, located in Quantico, Virginia, under the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, designates a Contracting Officer’s Representative at the cemetery for oversight, with no separate COTR or COR assigned. Although no pricing details are provided, award will be determined on a compliance-based basis where technically acceptable proposals receive consideration based on price, aligned with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. The amendment also includes exhibits detailing cemetery site plans and references to attachments for visual support, though formal attachment metadata is absent. All submissions must be directed to the designated office via specified methods, with no electronic portal or file format requirements outlined.