F111--691 | Industrial Hygiene Services for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 36C26224R0152

This notice is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP identifier is 36C26224R0152; and, the RFP document, with instructions (36C26224R0152.pdf), is electronically attached in the Attachments/Links section of this notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 is requesting quotes from contractors to provide Industrial Hygiene Services. These services are essential in supporting and maintaining the facilities for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). This requirement is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, and the contract period will be for three (3) years. Based on the results of market research under Sources Sought Notice 36C26224R0152, posted on 10/03/2024 at sam.gov, an electronic solicitation is now being issued at https://sam.gov/. The VA is soliciting this requirement as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside. Responses are due by 12:00 Noon Pacific Daylight Time August 1, 2025. Point of contact information: Bill Cook, Contracting Officer, william.cook2@va.gov.

The following questions were received concerning the Statement of Work: 1. RFP page 14, section 5 lists the period of performance as beginning on April 1, 2025. We assume this is an error. Can you please verify performance begins October 1, 2025? 2. On page 21 of the RFP, section 9, Personnel Requirements, the first paragraph indicates all personnel must have at minimum five (5) years of experience and then section 9.2 indicates the Junior Industrial Hygienist needs only one (1) year of experience. Can you please clarify if this labor category needs a minimum of one (1) or five (5) years of experience? This amendment (Amendment 1) incorporates updates to the SOW that answer both questions. The following changes are incorporated into the SOW: Change Paragraph 5, Performance Period FROM: The period of performance is a (1) year base period, 04/01/2025 - 03/31/2026, plus up to two (2) one-year ordering periods, with an ultimate contract completion date of 03/31/2028. TO: The period of performance is a (1) year base period, 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026, plus up to two (2) one-year ordering periods, with an ultimate contract completion date of 09/30/2028. Change Paragraph 9, Personnel Requirements FROM: All contractor personnel shall be professionals equipped with occupational, federal, and/or California licenses and/or certifications, as applicable for each labor category. In addition, each contractor employee shall possess, at minimum, five (5) years of applied career experience working within a healthcare setting. Most of the positions will require more substantial experience. The required categories of personnel are: TO: All contractor personnel shall be professionals equipped with occupational, federal, and/or California licenses and/or certifications, as applicable for each labor category. Most of the positions will require substantial experience. The required categories of personnel are:

The following question was received concerning Factor 1, (Technical) Experience, in the Instructions to Offerors: Factor 1 (Technical) - Experience, for the three references, would the government permit offerors to use the experience of proposed key personnel employed by the offeror to demonstrate the contractor capability to perform this requirement? ANSWER: Refer to page 68 in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The section after paragraph 4), Unsafe Conditions Investigations, provides what is required regarding the Offeror s offered experience (or the proposed subcontractor s) providing Industrial Hygiene Services.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 4 of 4 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 4 The following questions were received concerning this Request for Proposal (RFP): Technical Evaluation Criteria (p67-68): The 4 items referenced, in general, are not representative with the depth and breadth of tasks and requirements within the SOW (p14-21). In particular, the evaluation criteria emphasis on Training on Powered/Electrical Industrial Trucks. Including this particular task, which likely is a very minimal part of the overall scope is unusual as the emphasis of scope is traditional IH and Asbestos. Please review the criteria related to the SOW and advise. ANSWER: The evaluation criteria will remain as stated in the RFP. 2. Technical Evaluation Criteria: What is the Weighting difference (in %) between Price and Technical? ANSWER: As stated on page 74 of the RFP, the Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. 3. Regarding the Training on Powered/Electrical Industrial Trucks, please qualify and quantify the equipment used (electric and gas/propane Class I, IV & V), the frequency of training and number of trained staff annually. ANSWER: Refer to the instructions on page 68, regarding providing a narrative of the specialized experience in this area. 4. Please identify the current total FTE in place on the current contract, and how the current contract (and contractor) has addressed the Training on Powered/Electrical Industrial Trucks. ANSWER: An answer will not be provided about performance on the current contract. 5. Please identify/elaborate on the frequency and purpose of drone use. Is the VALA Campus cleared by FAA for drone flights? Does VALA have a preference towards the type of drones to be used? ANSWER: Sufficient information relating to this question is provided in paragraph 8.3 of the Statement of Work. 6. Does the current contract have a provision for Drone use and, if so, does the current contractor have the capability to provide these services? ANSWER: An answer will not be provided about performance on the current contract. 7. Please provide a copy of the current contract for services. ANSWER: A copy of the current contract will not be provided. 8. The SAM.GOV publication states this solicitation was published on 7/1/25; however, our team frequently reviews for these types of opportunities (ie 3-4x/week) and this was not discovered until today. Is the 7/1/25 publish date accurate? ANSWER: This solicitation was published on 7/1/2025.