S208--402-26-230SC Snow Removal 402-26-1-4808-0031 (VA-26-00030209)

This procurement involves a one-year firm fixed-price contract for snow removal services at the VA Medical Center in Togus, Maine, with four optional extension periods. The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 561790, with a small business size standard of $9 million. The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks qualified SDVOSB vendors to provide snow removal in accordance with detailed specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, which emphasizes compliance with military and federal standards for packaging, marking, and shipping, including handling hazardous materials and ESD-sensitive items. The contract's performance begins upon award, with the potential for up to five years total if all options are exercised. Quotes must be submitted electronically by December 18, 2025, and will be evaluated based on price, technical capability, past performance, and certification, with award going to the responsible offeror offering the lowest technically acceptable price. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including FAR 52.212-4 for contract terms, FAR 52.217-8 and 52.217-9 for options, and evaluation criteria under FAR 52.212-2, which prioritize price and technical acceptability. Offerors are required to complete certifications related to subcontracting limitations, affirm compliance with VA and federal regulations, and submit detailed pricing for the base and each option year. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to packaging and marking standards such as MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, and related standards for military and international shipping, including hazardous materials and ESD-sensitive packaging. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with security and data reporting requirements, including the submission of Safety Data Sheets and WebSDR reports, while ensuring subcontracting limitations are maintained in accordance with VAAR 852.219-75. The overall goal is to secure a responsible SDVOSB that can reliably perform snow removal services in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations, ensuring operational readiness and safety at the VA facility.