Sources Sought: B510 – Hazardous Material Testing, Laboratory Analysis – Boise VAMC - Department of Veterans Affairs

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.  This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.  The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement.  The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following services:

• Title: Hazardous Material Testing, Laboratory Analysis – Boise VAMC

• Tasks: The contractor shall analyze the following analytes and provide laboratory results within five (5) business days of the samples arrival to the appropriate laboratory:
  • Sample Type: Asbestos Building Materials (Bulk), Test Method: Asbestos PLM (3 Layers)
  • Sample Type: Lead-Based Paint (Bulk), Test Method: Lead Flame AA
  • Sample Type: Mold Air Samples (Air-o-Cell Cassette), Test Method: Spore Trap Analysis
  • Sample Type: Mold Residues (Bulk), Test Method: Direct Microscopic Exam
  • Sample Type: Hazardous Drug Residues (Wipe), Test Method: USP 800
  • Sample Type: Critical Water (Water), Test Method: Total Hardness

• Other Information:
  • Hazardous Drug Residues include the following profiles: platin profile, active pharmaceutical ingredients, administering profile, and hormone profile or the following single compounds: Finasteride,  Fluconazole, Gemcitabine, Mitomycin, Spironolactone, Temozolomide or Valproic Acid.
  • Per VHA Directive 7702 Industrial Hygiene Program and Exposure Assessment Process (dated July 29, 2021), “Laboratories utilized for Industrial Hygiene analytical services must be accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) for the specific analytes to be tested”.
  • Boise VA Medical Center (VA) staff will collect all samples to by analyzed by the Contractor according to either recognized OSHA, NIOSH, or ACGIH methodology, or with the Contractor’s “In-House” protocols, as appropriate. Samples will be packaged in accordance with industry best practice, or the Contractor’s instructions, as appropriate.

• NAICS Anticipated: 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, $19M

• Type of Contract Anticipated: FFP

• Period of Performance Anticipated: 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029 (Base + 4 Option Years); additionally, 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services for an additional six (6) months is anticipated.

• Notes: Depending on the results of market research and socioeconomic set-aside decision, the appropriate limitation to subcontracting may be incorporated into resulting solicitation/contract.

• Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated services are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Danielle Carrico at danielle.carrico@va.gov no later than Friday, 10 May 2024 at 5PM MST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

• RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 
  • Company name
  • SAM UEID #
  • Address
  • Business size
  • Point of contact name, phone number and e-mail address
  • Capability statement
  • If applicable, current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract

Disclaimer and Important Notes:  This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies.  Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement.  There is no solicitation available at this time.