R416-- Aquarium Services IDIQ Philadelphia VAMC

This contract, solicited under number 36C24426Q0449 and titled R416—Aquarium Services IDIQ Philadelphia VAMC, is an indefinite-quantity, limited-term acquisition issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, to procure monthly cleaning, maintenance, and emergency response services for three aquariums located at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The scope includes water purification, chemical balancing, cleaning material provision, and replacement of pumps, filters, stones, and other tank components for the 150-gallon and two 125-gallon tanks, with all work conducted between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for emergency responses requiring a 24-hour turnaround. Contractors must obtain security badges upon arrival, submit monthly service confirmation via email to the Technical Point of Contact, and provide itemized quotes to the Contracting Officer for any anticipated repairs or replacements. Performance begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027, with services governed under a commercial-items procurement framework and standardized on SF-1449. The acquisition is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 811490, with a small business size standard of $9 million in annual receipts, requiring all offerors to maintain active SAM registration and provide a Unique Entity Identifier. Proposals must comply with strict submission parameters including signed SF-1449 forms, UEI inclusion, EFT details, and affirmation of acceptance of all solicitation terms. Evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with compliance with quote instructions serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses including terms for commercial services, indefinite quantity ordering, whistleblower protections, DEI discrimination prohibitions, security exclusions, electronic payment via EFT, and invoice submission in arrears in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72. Contractors are bound by warranty obligations for merchantability and fitness for purpose, limited liability for consequential damages, and strict compliance with federal statutes covering payment integrity, kickbacks, work hours, and procurement ethics. Failure to meet requirements may result in contract termination, suspension, or debarment. All offers are due by June 24,