F103--523-26-2-4810-0058: MWRA Semiannual Wastewater Permit Sampling - Attn: Jessica Martin (VA-26-00042241)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services for wastewater discharge sampling at the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS). The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1- New England is seeking to purchase these services for the Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, and Brockton facilities.

• Semiannual wastewater discharge sampling for MWRA permits at Jamaica Plain (Permit #: 51005733) and West Roxbury (Permit #: 56005702).

• Quarterly wastewater discharge sampling for Brockton Water & Sewer permit (Permit #: N-940-020518).

• Retesting services as needed for all three locations.

• Notice of Violation (NOV) compliance testing if required.

• Sampling must be conducted by an MWRA-approved technician in accordance with permit specifications.

• Samples for Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury must be submitted electronically via the Pretreatment Information Management System Web Self-Monitoring Report (Web SMR).

• Electronic copies of analytical reports/chain of custody must be provided for all facilities.

• Contractor must provide a quality control plan.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year (06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027) with four (4) option years, totaling a potential five-year contract.

• Submission Deadline: 05/13/2026 at 3:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Email to Jessica.Martin11@va.gov.

• Questions Deadline: 05/05/2026 at 4:00 PM EST.

• Evaluation Factors: Comparative evaluation based on Technical/Quality, Past Performance, Veterans Involvement (SDVOSB/VOSB), and Price.

• Award will be made to the quote most favorable to the Government.

• This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

• Offerors must be registered and certified in the SBA DSBS Database.

• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories), Size Standard: $19 million.

• SAM.gov registration is required.

• Offerors must include a statement accepting the terms and conditions or list exceptions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1). It is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) set-aside. The procurement is for Semiannual Wastewater Permit Sampling services for the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS).

The solicitation seeks services related to testing laboratories and services, specifically for wastewater permit sampling.

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1), Augusta ME 04330.

• Place of Performance: VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS), 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury MA 02130.

• Response Date/Time: May 13, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24126Q0331.

• Instructions: Offerors must follow instructions in FAR provision 52.212-1 and evaluation criteria in FAR provision 52.212-2. Pricing should be detailed on the Price/Cost Schedule.

• Evaluation: The determination for a competitive procurement is at the Contracting Officer's discretion.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern).

• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a small business size standard of $19 million.

• Registration: Prospective firms must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) and VetCert (sba.gov). Vendors claiming small business status must be verified and certified by the SBA. All vendors must be vendorized by completing Form 10091 at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/.

• This announcement is the only solicitation; no separate solicitation document will be issued.

• Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments.

• Contact: Jessica Martin, Contract Specialist, jessica.martin11@va.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a market research notice for potential sources for semiannual wastewater permit sampling services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System (VABHS). VABHS has facilities in West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Brockton, with different wastewater discharge authorities (MWRA for West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain; City of Brockton for Brockton).

The VA seeks companies capable of performing wastewater discharge sampling. Specific services are not detailed in this notice but will be outlined in a Performance Work Statement (PWS) referenced as attached.

Not specified in this market research notice.

This is not a solicitation for offers or proposals. It is a request for capability information to identify potential sources, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other capable open market sources. Interested parties must submit the following:

1. Company name, address, and SAM registration confirmation.
2. Point of contact (name, phone, email).
3. Small business status evidence (SAM listing, CVE certification for SDVOSB/VOSB if applicable).
4. Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract details (if held).
5. Capabilities and qualifications, including evidence of capacity, relevant skills, licenses, and transportation services.
6. Past experience, including a summary of similar projects, contract numbers, performance periods, and references.

The VA is specifically looking to identify capable SDVOSB, VOSB, and other small businesses. Companies must be registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSB/VOSB entities should be CVE certified or in the process of certification.

• Response Deadline: March 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
• Submission Method: Email responses to Jessica.Martin11@va.gov.
• NAICS Code: 924110 (Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs).
• Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1), Augusta, ME.
• Place of Performance: VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS), West Roxbury, MA.
• The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding to this market research notice.
• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is referenced as attached.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide wastewater discharge sampling services for the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) facilities in accordance with their respective wastewater discharge permits.

• Conduct wastewater sampling for VABHS facilities located in West Roxbury, Brockton, and Jamaica Plain.

• Sampling will adhere to the requirements of each facility's wastewater discharge permit, including parameters and methods specified in the attached facility permits.

• Sampling will continue under an expired permit until a new one is issued.

• All sampling must be conducted by an MWRA-approved sampling technician.

• Samples must be collected and submitted within the timeframes specified by each facility's discharge permit.

• Samples for Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury must be submitted electronically via the Pretreatment Information Management System Web Self-Monitoring Report (Web SMR).

• Electronic copies of analytical reports and chain of custody must be provided for all facilities.

• The contractor must provide the name and location of the MADEP certified or NELAP accredited laboratory used for analysis.

• Base Year: 06/01/2026 through 05/31/2027

• Option Years: Four additional option years through 05/31/2031

• Locations:

  • VABHS – West Roxbury (MWRA Permit #: 56005702)
  • VABHS – Brockton (City of Brockton Permit #: N-940-020518)
  • VABHS – Jamaica Plain (MWRA Permit #: 51005733)

• Certification: Industry Standards, MWRA Certification.

• Schedule: Work to be performed after normal operating hours (8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday). Forty-eight (48) hours' notice for site access changes. No work on Federal Holidays.

• Safety: Adherence to VABHS safety policies, VA directives, and OSHA regulations. Contractor must provide necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Additional Sampling: Contractor must provide cost estimates within five (5) business days for sampling services related to Notices of Violation (NOV) or new permit requirements.

• A&A Requirements: Do not apply; Security Accreditation Package is not required.