Fish Feeding and Aquarium Cleaning

ID: 36C25725Q0158 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation

Description

Posted: Dec. 12, 2024, 11:40 a.m. EST

Aquarium Cleaning and Fish Feeding

Posted: Dec. 12, 2024, 9:33 a.m. EST

Posted: Dec. 10, 2024, 9:28 a.m. EST

Posted: Dec. 10, 2024, 9:16 a.m. EST

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this contract to provide essential services related to aquarium maintenance and fish feeding at the Sam Rayburn Memorial VA.
The goal of this contract is to ensure the health and cleanliness of the aquarium, which contributes to the overall environment and well-being of veterans visiting the facility.

Work Details
The contractor shall perform the following tasks:
1. Regular cleaning of the aquarium, including water changes, substrate vacuuming, and algae removal.
2. Feeding of fish according to a specified schedule, ensuring proper nutrition and care for aquatic life.
3. Monitoring water quality parameters (pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate levels) and taking corrective actions as necessary.
4. Reporting any issues related to fish health or aquarium conditions to the designated VA personnel promptly.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a specified period that includes regular maintenance visits as outlined in the Statement of Work.

Place of Performance
Sam Rayburn Memorial VA, 1201 E. 9th St., Bonham, TX 75418, USA

Overview

Agency

VISN 17: Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN-17) [VA - VHA]

Response Deadline

Dec. 17, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EST Past Due

Posted

Dec. 10, 2024, 9:16 a.m. EST (updated: Dec. 12, 2024, 11:40 a.m. EST)

Set Aside

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC)

NAICS

712130 - Zoos and Botanical Gardens

PSC

J046 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment

Place of Performance

Sam Rayburn Memorial VAMC Bonham, TX 75418 United States

Source

SAM

Current SBA Size Standard

$34 Million

Pricing

Likely Fixed Price

Est. Level of Competition

Low

Est. Value Range

Experimental

$50,000 - $150,000 (AI estimate)

Vehicle Type

Blanket Purchase Agreement

Signs of Shaping

The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the VISN 17: Heart of Texas Health Care Network. 59% of obligations for similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration were awarded full & open.

On 12/10/24 VISN 17: Heart of Texas Health Care Network issued Synopsis Solicitation 36C25725Q0158 for Fish Feeding and Aquarium Cleaning due 12/17/24. The opportunity was issued with a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set aside with NAICS 712130 (SBA Size Standard $34 Million) and PSC J046.

Primary Contact

Title

Tammy Wilson

Name

Tammy.Wilson5@va.gov Profile

tammy.wilson5@va.gov

Phone

(254) 899-6014

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)

FPDS Organization Code

3600-00257

Source Organization Code

100167100

Last Updated

Dec. 27, 2024

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