Septic Tank waste removal services at Tahoma National Cemetery Award Announcement -- R499

Septic tank waste removal services are being provided at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington, under a contract awarded to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside, with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 562991 for other miscellaneous waste management services. The performance period spans from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year, and services include bi-monthly pumping of septic tanks at Site C and annual inspections of systems at Sites A, B, and C, along with testing of alarm systems. All work must be conducted during business hours Monday through Friday, coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative, and must comply with OSHA safety standards, state and local licensing requirements, and the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, which enforces a 100% acceptable quality level with zero tolerance for non-compliance. Deliverables encompass detailed pumping and inspection reports, calibrated volume measurements, site restoration to pre-service condition, and electronic submission of all service documentation within five business days, accompanied by disposal receipts from government-approved facilities. The contract includes multiple FAR clauses governing whistleblower protections, prohibition of restrictive internal confidentiality agreements, System for Award Management registration and maintenance, Buy American requirements, labor standards including paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, prohibitions on convict labor and trafficking in persons, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and environmental compliance under pollution prevention and sustainable products provisions. A deviation clause permits an option to extend services for up to 15 days and limits subcontracting to no more than 85% for general contractors, with specific compliance certifications required for SDVOSB status. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration, ensure all personnel hold current state certifications, and adhere to security prohibitions as defined by 52.240-91. Invoicing is required electronically via WAWF or similar systems with payment processed through electronic funds transfer. The contract does not specify unit prices, total cost, or estimated value, and no detailed packaging, marking, or preservation requirements are outlined. All services are performed on-site at the cemetery, with acceptance administered through the Contracting Officer Representative using Standard Form 1449. The award is issued by the National Cemetery Administration under the Department of Veterans Affairs, with primary point of contact at Anna Straley, and administrative oversight managed from Quantico, Virginia.