SAM #36C26226Q0377

Comprehensive Hazardous Material Survey Testing Services for Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

This opportunity is for comprehensive hazardous material survey testing services at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22) - Scope of Services: - Survey and testing of approximately 1.2 million square feet across 28 buildings on a 100-acre campus - Visual evaluation, material sampling, laboratory analysis, and reporting for: - Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) - Lead-based paint (LBP) - Radon gas - Mercury - Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) - Other hazardous materials - Deliverables include: - Detailed survey reports - AutoCAD drawings - Digital data compatible with ArcGIS - Asbestos Management Plan - Requirements: - Use of AHERA-accredited inspectors and certified technicians for sampling - Laboratory analysis by accredited labs (NVLAP, AIHA, ELLAP, NLLAP) - Compliance with Veterans Health Administration Directive 7714 and all relevant federal, state, and local regulations - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on service provider qualifications and regulatory compliance

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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 13, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought/RFI/RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought/RFI/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 541620 (size standard $19M). Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI/RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After reviewing the responses to this Sources Sought/RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The information identified is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the services that fulfill the required specifications. Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Long Beach, CA (VALBMC) needs an updated Asbestos, Lead based paint, and other Hazardous Materials (ALBHM) survey to assess all buildings for compliance with Veterans Health Administration Directive 7714 (Asbestos Management Plan). No Phase I Site Assessment has been commissioned in the past 5 years. The survey shall include a visual evaluation and sampling of the following: potential asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead-based paint, radon gas, PCBs, mercury, and other potentially hazardous materials detailed below. This ALBHM survey will summarize the work conducted; discuss findings regarding the location, quantity, and condition of hazardous materials; and include recommendations for addressing identified or potential hazards through abatement or management practices. The survey location shall be for all buildings and structures at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center located at 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, California 90822, consisting of approximately 1.2 million square feet on a 100-acre lot. All work shall be in accordance with the VALBMC, Local, State, and Federal codes and laws, and subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. Definitions/Acronyms, Regulatory References, VA References Asbestos: Asbestos is a generic term for a number of asbestiform hydrated silicates that, when crushed or processed, separate into flexible fibers made up of fibrils. It includes chrysotile, cummingtonite-grunerite asbestos (amosite), crocidolite, anthophyllite asbestos, tremolite asbestos, and actinolite asbestos. Asbestos Containing Construction Materials (ACCM): Materials containing more than 0.1% asbestos by weight, which triggers specific regulations. Asbestos Containing Material (ACM): Any material containing more than 1% asbestos, divided into thermal system insulation, surfacing, and miscellaneous categories. Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM): Nonfriable suspected asbestos-containing building material found in or on interior structural members or other parts of a building. Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA): Law requiring inspections, management plans, and response actions for asbestos hazards in schools. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygiene (ACGIH): Develops occupational exposure guidelines such as TLVs® and BEIs®. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Ensures contractors meet contract commitments and assists in contract management. Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP): Accredits laboratories analyzing lead in environmental samples. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): System controlling temperature, humidity, airflow, and air filtering. Lead-Based Paint (LBP): Paint containing lead at specified concentrations. Mercury and PCBs: Man-made chemicals, with PCBs banned in 1979. National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP): EPA program recognizing lead testing laboratories. National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP): Provides third-party accreditation for testing and calibration labs. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Federal agency establishing workplace safety protections. Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): Regulatory limit on substance concentration in air. Presumed Asbestos-Containing Material (PACM): TSI and surfacing material in buildings constructed no later than 1980. Radon: Colorless, odorless radioactive gas from decay of uranium or thorium. X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF): Analytical technique for elemental composition. Regulatory Overview Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State Regulations. Regulations can be accessed at Law and Regulations | OSHA. Scope of Work The Contractor shall create a survey for results of findings from this contract. The survey shall include accessible areas of all site buildings and suspect materials on the interior and exterior of buildings, including basements, penthouses, mechanical spaces, crawl spaces, roofs, and above ceiling inspections for ALBHM. Specific tasks include but are not limited to: Testing for asbestos, lead-based paint, and other hazardous materials (ALBHM) in all rooms listed in overview B3, including materials such as ACM, vinyl asbestos tiles, ceiling tiles, roofing fibers, Transite pipes, and surfaces coated with suspect lead-based paint. Sampling for hazardous/universal waste such as mercury and PCBs, including electrical switches, HVAC thermostats, oils, and fluorescent light ballasts. Radon testing in ground-contact rooms, offices, general use areas, and a percentage of upper floor rooms. Containerized hazardous substances, soil sampling for organics and lead, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), excavation, and potholing. Material sampling and handling shall follow Section B2, with samples transported to accredited laboratories, managed, and disposed of according to regulations. Inaccessible suspect materials shall be noted as presumed ACM/ALBHM, and testing support will be provided by the VA. Sampling Procedures Asbestos: Conduct physical assessments grouping ACM into TSI, surfacing, and miscellaneous categories, sampling representative materials per AHERA protocols. Evaluate risk factors such as accessibility, occupancy, erosion potential, vibration, disturbance, and water damage. Samples shall be collected by certified personnel, with measures to prevent airborne fiber exposure, and locations marked and photographed. Lead-Based Paint: Testing divided into residential and nonresidential buildings, using XRF and laboratory analysis, following HUD guidelines. Samples shall be collected by certified technicians. Other Hazardous Materials: Collect sufficient samples of mercury, PCBs, and other suspect materials, following EPA testing methods, including bulk, wipe, and soil samples, with proper documentation and analysis. Radon Gas Radon samples shall be taken in all ground-contact rooms and a minimum of 10% of upper floor rooms by certified professionals, following ANSI/AARST standards. Results will be reported per room with pass/fail indications. Hazardous/Universal Waste Visual inspections for other hazardous or universal wastes, including refrigerants, ozone-depleting substances, and radioactive materials. Survey Locations Overview Buildings and rooms are detailed with specific building numbers, room counts, and square footage, as per the LB Site Plan. Deliverables ALBHM Survey Report: After field survey and sample analysis, a comprehensive report shall be prepared, including: Introduction with building descriptions, protocols, findings, and recommendations. Unique identifiers for materials and locations. Data on a compatible CD or flash drive, including a summary spreadsheet with fields such as Sample ID, Building, Floor, Room, Surface Tested, Material Category, Material Tested, Size, ALBHM Detected, Type, Quantity, Priority, Drawing Number, and Photos. Tabular listing of surfaces with elevated lead levels. Color drawings in AutoCAD format showing ALBHM locations, sample sites, and findings, with layers and keys. Results section with descriptions, photos, locations, types, conditions, risk scores, quantities, and comments. Conclusion explaining the basis for response action prioritization. Asbestos Management Plan: Including Operation and Maintenance procedures in compliance with 40 CFR 763.91. Quality Control Plan Contractor shall establish a quality control plan covering all work, inspections, testing, subcontractors, compliance, laboratory participation, and experience requirements. All personnel involved shall be AHERA-accredited with at least 10 years of experience. Laboratories shall be NVLAP-accredited, with initial analysis via polarized light microscopy and additional testing as needed. Additional Instructions If interested and capable, please provide company information, size status, subcontractor details, federal contract numbers, pricing, capabilities statement, feedback on salient characteristics, SAM.gov Entity ID, and CAGE code. Responses should be emailed to Lorenza.gammage@va.gov by June 17, 2026, 10:00 MST. Responses are for planning only; a separate solicitation may follow. Registration in SAM.gov and VetCert is required for offerors.

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