The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is issuing a Sources Sought (RFI) to identify qualified small‑business contractors capable of providing comprehensive asbestos abatement services at its Eastern Currency Facility in Washington, D.C. The effort will be structured as a three‑year firm‑fixed‑price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with individual task orders issued as needed. Contractors must supply all labor, equipment, permits, licensing, waste disposal, and quality‑control documentation, and must meet stringent federal, DC, and EPA regulations, including security clearance for access to BEP’s controlled industrial areas. Key responsibilities include site inspection, development of abatement plans, execution of removal, air monitoring, final clearance testing, and proper disposal of asbestos waste within mandated timeframes. The contract emphasizes a robust Quality Control Plan, mandatory coordination with the BEP Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and adherence to a detailed schedule that aligns with BEP’s operational hours.
• 3‑year BPA (Nov 2026 – Nov 2029) for asbestos removal at BEP’s Main and Annex buildings.
• Requires EPA‑certified asbestos supervisors, workers, and project designers; DC licensing also mandatory.
• Contractor must obtain permanent BEP security badge and comply with strict information‑security protocols.
• Work performed Mon‑Fri, 6 am‑10:30 pm ET; overtime or holiday work requires CO approval.
• Deliverables include a Quality Control Plan, cost estimates, abatement plans, air‑monitoring results, and final clearance documentation.
• All waste must be packaged, labeled, and disposed of within 7 days; permits and notifications to DC agencies are contractor‑responsible.