F103--Underground Storage Tank Compliance & Inspection

Q&A  1. How many UST’s are subject to compliance and testing under the RFQ and at which site(s) are they located? 1 per site?     5 under ground tanks     6 belly tanks 2. Can the Government furnish a copy of their most recent Monitor Certifications, SB989 Testing, Overfill Prevention Inspections, and Vapor Recovery Testing for UST's covered in this effort? Yes, see attached. ______________________________________________________________________________ Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06. This solicitation is set-aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns IAW FAR 19.1405 SDVOSB Set-aside procedures, and VAAR Subpart 819.70, the VA Veterans First Contracting Program. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541620, with a small business size standard of $19.0 Million. The FSC/PSC is F103. The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS), Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center (VAMC), located at 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000 is seeking to purchase underground storage tank compliance and inspection services. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Line Item Description Qty Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Underground Storage Tank Compliance and Inspection 1 YR 1001 Underground Storage Tank Compliance and Inspection 1 YR 2001 Underground Storage Tank Compliance and Inspection 1 YR 3001 Underground Storage Tank Compliance and Inspection 1 YR 4001 Underground Storage Tank Compliance and Inspection 1 YR STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Contract Title VA Loma Linda Healthcare System s (VALLHS) Underground Storage Tank Compliance & Inspection Service Background The Department of Veteran Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare services system operates multiple sites with underground storage tanks (USTs) used for fuel storage and facility operations. These USTs must be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local regulations, The VA seeks a qualified contractor to provide full UST compliance inspection services, employee training and regulatory certification in accordance with all applicable laws. Objective The objective of this contract is to procure professional UST compliance and inspection services for five (5) VA sites within the Loma Linda healthcare System. These services are necessary to ensure safe UST operations, maintain environmental compliance, and avoid regulatory violations. Scope The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, supervision and administrative support necessary to perform the fallowing services for five (5) USTs at VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. UST Compliance services: Ensure full compliance with EPA, OSHA, CalEPA, California Health and Safety Code, SB989, and San Bernardino County Hazmat standards. Coordinate inspections and services with the VA boiler Plant Supervision Designated Underground Storage Tank Operator Service (Due Every 30 Days): Provide Annual Site-Specific On-The-Job UST Training for Facility Employees with Fuel System Responsibilities. The UST Training to Include the Following: Emergency Contact Information. Spill/Overfill Response Procedures. Monitoring Equipment Operation and Alarm Response. Train VA staff responsible for UST operations and emergency response. Provide training documents, roster and certificates of completion. Operation of the UST in a manner consistent with Best Management Practice (BMP s) 4.4 Perform Visual Inspections of The UST Facility and Record Results on An Inspection Report and Provide to Owner/Operator. Inspections to Include the Following: Review Alarm History for Previous Month and Check That Each Alarm was Responded to Appropriately. Inspect Spill Containers and Under-Dispenser Containment (UDC) Sumps for Water, Debris, and Hazardous Substances. Check That Monitoring Equipment in Under-Dispenser Containment Is Located in the Proper Position for Leak Detection. Inspect Tank Sumps for Water, Debris, Or Hazardous Substances, and for Proper Positioning of the Monitoring Equipment in The Sump (Required Only When There Has Been an Alarm in That Sump Within the Last Month, and There Is No Record of a Service Visit). Check That All Required UST Testing