4235--NEW: Soil Remediation Service B53

This solicitation (36C25726Q0463) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, requests firm-fixed-price proposals for soil remediation services at Building 53 of the Thomas E. Creek VA Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas. The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services). The scope involves assessment, excavation, removal, and treatment of contaminated soil near Building 53, along with submission of detailed reports in compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) cleanup standards and adherence to OSHA and NFPA safety regulations. Performance is expected within 60 days after receipt of order, with all work conducted on-site and acceptance contingent upon government inspection and certification of compliance. Offerors must comply with strict subcontracting limitations to maintain their SDVOSB status, including the requirement that no more than 50% of the contract value for services may be subcontracted to non-SDVOSB entities. All subcontractors claiming SDVOSB status must be SBA-certified and listed at the time of award. Failure to comply with subcontracting rules or misrepresent SDVOSB status carries severe penalties including debarment and prosecution. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes—technical (including technical approach and management/staffing approach), past performance, and price—with page limits strictly enforced and submissions due by May 20, 2026. Evaluation will be based on a best-value trade-off considering technical capability, price realism, and past performance, with technical factors being paramount. The government reserves the right to award to a technically superior offeror even if not the lowest priced. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer in accordance with federal requirements, and the contracting specialist responsible for the procurement is Crystal Carabajal. The contract incorporates specific VAAR clauses alongside FAR provisions, including deviations where applicable, to govern compliance, ethical conduct, reporting, and administrative requirements throughout contract performance.