Z1DZ--531-26-104 Replace Flooring B.54 Education

The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26026Q0727 and titled “Z1DZ--531-26-104 Replace Flooring B.54 Education,” is a Firm-Fixed-Price award issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contracting Office 20 in Vancouver, WA, for asbestos abatement and flooring replacement services at the Boise VA Medical Center, Building 67, Room G26. The acquisition is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with solicitation provisions and contract clauses mandating strict compliance with SDVOSB eligibility requirements, including certification in the SBA database and adherence to the VA Veterans First Program. Subcontracting limitations are enforced at 50% of contract value for services, with additional restrictions based on contract type, and joint ventures must be managed by an SDVOSB entity. The scope of work requires asbestos removal in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, utilizing wet methods, negative pressure enclosures with HEPA filtration, and proper sealing of waste in 6-mil poly bags labeled per hazardous material regulations. Pre-abatement approval by the VA Industrial Hygienist is mandatory before work begins, and all activities must comply with federal, state, and local environmental and safety laws. Technical performance is the most critical evaluation factor, significantly outweighing cost considerations, and the government will conduct a trade-off award process rather than a lowest price technically acceptable approach. The contractor must have certified asbestos abatement personnel and submit a detailed abatement plan for approval. Performance is governed by electronic invoicing via the VA’s system equivalent to WAWF, with payment made only upon full completion and government acceptance at the worksite. Payment is processed electronically through the EFT system, and all documentation must include the Unique Entity Identifier and Taxpayer Identification Number. Packaging and marking follow hazardous waste handling standards, with no formal MIL-STD specifications referenced but adherence to pollution prevention and EPCRA requirements mandated. Attachments including drawings and the Statement of Work are critical to performance and must be followed precisely. The contract value is $46,531.00, with no option periods identified, and all work is required to be completed at the designated location in Boise, Idaho.