F103--Ground Water Monitoring and Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 in Hampton, Virginia, is soliciting bids for groundwater monitoring and testing services at the Salem VA Medical Center Landfill under solicitation number 36C24626Q0617, with a response deadline of June 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. This procurement is a total small business set-aside exclusively for verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), operating under NAICS code 541330, and will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The scope requires semiannual groundwater testing of five wells, along with the preparation and submission of compliance reports to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, all in accordance with 9VAC 20-81-200 and 9VAC 20-81-250 of the Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations. The contractor is responsible for all associated laboratory fees and must adhere to a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that mandates a 95% acceptable quality level, monitored through direct observation, complaint reviews, and user surveys. Performance is assessed monthly via written evaluations, with a negative rating triggered by more than three instances of noncompliance, potentially leading to corrective action or termination. The contract includes a base year and four one-year options, with the initial performance period starting after award and options extending through June 2030. The government may also exercise a limited extension of up to six months under FAR clause 52.217-9, issued via written notice within 60 days. Invoices must be submitted electronically through VA’s e-Invoicing system upon completion of bi-annual services, with payment processed via electronic funds transfer in compliance with FAR clauses 52.232-33 and 52.232-36. All contractors must be registered in SAM and certified as SDVOSB in the SBA database, and must submit a signed compliance certificate for subcontracting limitations. The technical proposal, limited to twenty-five pages with 12-point font and half-inch margins, must detail methodology, staffing, and subcontractor roles, while also addressing compliance with clauses including prohibitions on confidential non-disclosure agreements, whistleblower protections, labor standards, trafficking in persons, and contractor diversity policies. All personnel require a Special Agency Check background investigation and must comply