Z2NA--AWARD NOTICE MARTINSBURG VAMC 36C24526Q0341

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its VISN 5 Contracting Satellite Office in Perry Point, Maryland, has awarded Contract No. 36C24526Q0341 for the inspection, repair, and upgrade of four aboveground fuel storage tanks at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This is a small business set-aside contract under FAR 19.5, fully reserved for SBA-qualified small businesses, with performance to begin on April 15, 2026, and conclude on April 14, 2027, under a firm-fixed-price structure. The scope encompasses comprehensive remediation services including internal and external tank inspections, coating and sealing, cathodic protection system testing, base seal replacement, and compliance with API 653, NFPA 30, WV CSR 47-63, and OSHA standards. The contractor is required to submit an Environmental Health and Safety Plan, organizational chart, project timeline, subcontractor details, and certified inspection documentation, all while adhering to strict federal and state regulatory frameworks. All work must be performed onsite at the medical center, with acceptance occurring at the delivery location per FOB Destination terms. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses, including provisions on subcontracting limitations, small business utilization, service contract labor standards under the Service Contract Act as governed by the 2015-4297 wage determination for Berkeley County, West Virginia, and minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, with deviations authorized for VA-specific implementation. Payment must be submitted electronically through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment system, and all invoices must comply with VAAR 852.232-72. The contracting officer, Billie Pratt, retains authority over contract administration and acceptance decisions, while no designated COR or COTR is specified. The award decision will be based on a best-value trade-off approach, evaluating technical capability, past performance, and price comparatively, without a lowest-price, technically acceptable methodology. The contract also includes a clause permitting a potential six-month extension through written notice. Offerors were required to acknowledge a site visit on March 18, 2026, and comply with mandatory labeling requirements including ANSI A13.1 piping codes, permanent tank IDs, DEP-issued labels, and DOT hazardous materials signage. All representations and certifications under FAR 52.212-