F999--636-26-3-1048-0031 - Landauer Dosimetry - NWI (VA-26-00058924)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5351, Revision No. 29) for Lancaster County, Nebraska. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act (SCA) for contracts performed in this area.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from administrative support and clerical to technical and maintenance roles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each listed occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." Specific fringe benefits are detailed later in the document, including Health & Welfare rates and paid sick leave provisions.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Outlines the process for conforming unlisted classifications to the wage determination.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract in Lancaster County, Nebraska, that is subject to the Service Contract Act. Bidders must use these rates to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with the specified wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract non-compliance and penalties. It helps bidders understand the baseline labor costs associated with performing services in this geographic area.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 16). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking quotes for Dosimeter Services for the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System and Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and quotes are being requested via RFQ (Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0583).

The primary deliverable is the provision of dosimeter services. Specific contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are detailed within the attached solicitation documentation.

• Contract Type: One firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract is anticipated.

• Period of Performance: Base year is 06-01-2026 to 05-31-2027, with four (4) one-year option periods available at the government's discretion.

• Place of Performance: VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105.

• Submission: Quotes must be emailed to curt.larose@va.gov prior to the closing date and time. Offerors are responsible for ensuring receipt.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Technical questions due: 04-27-2026, 10:00am CST.
  • Quotes due: 05-08-2026, 10:00am CST.

• Evaluation: FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply and are detailed in the solicitation document. FAR clause 52.212-4 also applies.

• Set-Aside: This procurement is a total set-aside for Small Business (SB).

• NAICS Code: 541380 with a size standard of $19 million.

• Requirements: Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of offer. Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors.

• The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

• Attached documents include the solicitation (S02. 36C26326Q0583) and relevant Wage Determinations for Hall County, Douglas County, and Lancaster County, NE.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (2015-5771, Revision 28) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to Nebraska counties of Hall, Howard, and Merrick. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations.

• Occupational codes and titles
• Corresponding minimum hourly wage rates
• Required fringe benefits (Health & Welfare, Paid Sick Leave)
• Notes on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments.
• Information on the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum wage and benefit requirements for service employees working on contracts in the specified geographic area. It ensures compliance with labor laws and helps in accurate cost estimation for proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide dosimeter badges and their associated reading services for the Nebraska Western-Iowa Health Care System (NWIHCS).

• Provision of dosimeters (badges and rings) to employees exposed to radiation and for specified areas within NWIHCS buildings.

• Monitoring frequency will be quarterly or monthly, as determined by the Radiation Safety Officer.

• Capability to detect radiation exposure as low as 1 millirem.

• Provision of individual radiation dose reports.

• Monthly and Quarterly web-based reports.

• Contractor must meet regulatory requirements outlined in 10 CFR Part 20.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Base period 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027, with four option years.

• Contract guaranteed minimum and maximum are TBD.

• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services).

• Questions due: 04/24/2026.

• Quotes due: 05/08/2026, by 10:00 am CDT.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email to curt.larose@va.gov.

• Offers must follow instructions in FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Delivery, and Price.

• Alternate proposals are not requested or accepted.

• Acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 541380, Size Standard: $19 Million.

• A site visit is scheduled for 04/24/2026 at 1pm CT. Contact Jonnie Altstadt at jonnie.altstadt@va.gov for arrangements.

• Failure to demonstrate technical capability during the site visit may result in the quote being found technically unacceptable.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have a Unique Entity Identification (UEI).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (2015-5005, Revision 27) that establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in Iowa and Nebraska counties. It is intended to inform contractors of the required minimum compensation for employees working on Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts in the specified geographic areas.

• Lists numerous occupational titles with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Includes footnotes referencing specific conditions or exclusions for certain occupations (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers, Hazardous Pay).
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates.
• Outlines provisions for paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage adjustments (EO 13658).
• Describes vacation and holiday entitlements.
• Explains the conformance process for unlisted occupations.

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these minimum wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations. It is crucial for bidders to identify the occupations they anticipate using and ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed the rates and benefits specified in this document for the relevant counties.