F103--Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) Semiannual Wastewater Permit Sampling

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.