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

Solicitation / Amendment

This is Amendment 0002 to a combined synopsis/solicitation for MWRA Semiannual Wastewater Permit Sampling for the VA Boston Healthcare System. The procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a size standard of $19 million.

The solicitation seeks to purchase supplies or services related to wastewater permit sampling as detailed in the attached Statement of Work.

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are current through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• Response Date Extended: The response date has been extended to May 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Questions Deadline Extended: The deadline for receiving questions has been extended to May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Offerors should follow instructions in FAR provision 52.212-1 and evaluation criteria in FAR provision 52.212-2.

• Pricing should be submitted on the Price/Cost Schedule.

• This procurement is set aside for SDVOSB and VOSB.

• Prospective firms must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Vendors claiming Small Business status under the Veteran's First Contracting Program must be verified and certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

• All vendors must be "vendorized" by completing Form 10091 at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation document will be issued.

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

• Contact Jessica Martin (Jessica.Martin11@va.gov) with questions.

• Attached documents include the SOW, and relevant wastewater permits.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is Amendment 0002 to a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1- New England is seeking to purchase Semiannual Wastewater Permit Sampling services for the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) for the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS). This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is set-aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) / Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

• Wastewater discharge sampling for VABHS facilities in West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Brockton, in accordance with their respective discharge permits (MWRA permits #56005702 and #51005733, and Brockton Water & Sewer Permit #N-940-020521).

• Sampling includes various locations and types (composite/grab) at specified frequencies (Semi-Annual for MWRA sites, Quarterly for Brockton).

• Services include retesting and Notice of Violation compliance testing as needed.

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

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

• Contractor must provide electronic copies of analytical reports/chain of custody for all facilities.

• Contractor must adhere to VABHS safety policies and OSHA regulations.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year (06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027) with four (4) option years.

• Submission Deadline: May 25, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.

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

• Questions Deadline: May 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.

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

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

• 100% set-aside for SDVOSB/VOSB.

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

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

• FSC/PSC: F103.

• This amendment (0002) updates the solicitation. Specific changes are not detailed in this summary but bidders should review the full amendment.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• The full text of FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Sewer Use Discharge Permit" issued by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) to VA Boston Healthcare System. It details the conditions and limitations for discharging wastewater into the MWRA Sewerage System.

• Permit Holder: VA Boston Healthcare System
• Facility Address: 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132
• Permit Number: 56005702
• Issuance Date: 09/18/2023
• Expiration Date: 07/15/2027
• Authorization: To discharge wastewater into the MWRA Sewerage System, subject to permit conditions.
• Key Sections:
  • Part A: Sampling, Reporting, and Other Requirements (includes sampling locations, methods, reporting procedures, and notification requirements).
  • Part B: Discharge Limitations (specifies limits for various pollutants, temperature, pH, and oil/grease, as well as specific prohibitions).
  • Part C: Regulatory Notices (covers pretreatment, bypass, right of entry, duty to mitigate, enforcement, posting, confidentiality, signatories, and disposal of waste).
  • Part D: How to Appeal This Permit (outlines the process for requesting reconsideration).
  • Definitions: Clarifies terms related to sampling and reporting.
• Sample Locations: Multiple sample locations are specified (0101 through 0207), each with specific sampling and reporting requirements.
• Discharge Limitations: Includes daily maximum limits and instantaneous limits for various pollutants, temperature, and pH.

This document is a permit, not a solicitation. It outlines the regulatory requirements for wastewater discharge for a specific facility. While not directly related to bidding on a new opportunity, it provides insight into the environmental compliance and operational standards that may be relevant to certain types of government contracts, particularly those involving facility operations or environmental services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Industrial User Permit issued by the City of Brockton to the VA Boston Healthcare System. It details the terms and conditions under which the facility is authorized to discharge industrial wastewater into the City of Brockton sewer system.

• Permit Number: N-940-020529
• Permittee: VA Boston Healthcare System, 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301
• Issuing Authority: City of Brockton, Department of Public Works
• Effective Date: February 5th, 2026
• Expiration Date: February 5th, 2029
• Authorized Discharge Location: Sewer manhole inside the gate at the West Chestnut entrance (Outfall FAC).
• Effluent Limitations: Specific limits for Copper, Lead, Silver, Zinc, Cyanide, and FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease), as well as a pH range (6.0-11.0).
• Monitoring Requirements: Regular monitoring of flow, pH, Copper, Lead, Silver, Zinc, FOG, and Phosphorus(T) with specified frequencies and sample types.
• Reporting Requirements: Quarterly self-monitoring reports due by the 15th of the following month, including Best Management Practices documentation.
• Accidental Discharge Reporting: Immediate notification required for spills or slug loads, followed by a detailed written report within five days.
• Special Conditions: Requirements for grease interceptor maintenance, log sheets, and potential evaluation for a slug control plan.
• Standard Conditions: Includes provisions for permit modification, termination, appeals, property rights, permit transfer, and definitions.

This permit establishes the legal requirements and operational parameters for wastewater discharge from the VA Boston Healthcare System facility. Bidders responding to opportunities related to this facility's operations, particularly those involving environmental compliance, wastewater management, or facility maintenance, should be aware of these specific discharge limits, monitoring, and reporting obligations. Understanding these requirements is crucial for assessing the scope of work and potential compliance challenges.

Amendment / Modification

This document is a revision (Revision #1) to a previously issued MWRA Discharge Permit for VA Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain. The revision is specifically to re-activate Sample Location 0201.

This revision impacts the permit by re-activating Sample Location 0201.

Existing requirements and submittals with specific due dates that may have passed based on the permit issued on 09/09/2024 remain in effect until the permit expiration date. The revised permit supersedes all previous permits and is valid until its expiration date of 08/15/2026, provided all conditions are met.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation amendment 0001 for MWRA Semiannual Wastewater Permit Sampling for the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS). The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) is seeking to purchase these services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and quotes are being requested.

The solicitation requires services related to wastewater permit sampling. Specific wastewater discharge permit parameters for the Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, and Brockton sites are provided as attachments.

• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services)

• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

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

• Place of Performance: VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS), West Roxbury MA

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

• Submission Instructions: Follow instructions in FAR provision 52.212-1. Pricing should be identified on the Price/Cost Schedule.

• Evaluation Criteria: Specified in FAR provision 52.212-2.

• This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Prospective firms must be registered in SAM (www.sam.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 amendment (0001) provides answers to public questions and copies of wastewater discharge permit parameters.

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

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• Attached documents include the combined synopsis/solicitation amendment, and specific wastewater permit details for Jamaica Plain, Brockton, and West Roxbury sites.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation amendment 0001 for commercial products and services, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1- New England is seeking to purchase Semiannual Wastewater Permit Sampling services for the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) for the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS). This is a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and four option years.

• Wastewater discharge sampling and analysis for VABHS facilities in Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, and Brockton, in accordance with their respective discharge permits.

• Services include sampling at specified locations, frequency, and type (composite/grab).

• Retesting services for any location if required.

• Notice of Violation compliance testing if a violation occurs.

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

• 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 to VABHS.

• Contractor must provide a quality control plan.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Base Year (06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027) plus four (4) Option Years.

• Submission Requirements: Price, Technical, and Past Performance.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical or Quality, Past Performance, Veterans Involvement (SDVOSB/VOSB credit), and Price.

• Award Basis: Comparative evaluation of quotes to determine the most favorable to the Government.

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

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

• Contact for Questions/Submissions: Jessica Martin (Jessica.Martin11@va.gov).

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

• FSC/PSC: F103.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• A statement confirming acceptance of terms and conditions without modification is required.

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 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 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.