Y--SOLE SOURCE - AUTHORITY UNDER 38 USC 8127 AND VAAR 819.7007 Removal of Asbestos and Piping, Building 36 and 37

The government plans to enter into a sole source contract under the Veterans First Contracting Program and authority granted by 38 USC 8127-8128, as well as relevant federal acquisition regulations, to a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) for asbestos and piping removal in Buildings 36 and 37. The estimated construction cost for this project ranges from $25,000 to $100,000. This notice is not a solicitation or request for proposals but serves to inform that the contract negotiations will be conducted exclusively with Biosphere International, Inc., an SDVOSB. The contract is identified under solicitation number VA24812R0736 and pertains to NAICS code 562910, which covers environmental remediation services. The work involves removal and related construction tasks focused on hazardous materials. The government’s intent is to leverage the statutory preference for contracting with veteran-owned businesses while fulfilling the requirements for safe and compliant removal of asbestos and associated piping. Details regarding the place of performance and additional agency specifics were not provided.