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This is a Sources Sought Notice. (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. (b) Although "proposal," ... This is a Sources Sought Notice. (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. (b) Although "proposal," "offeror," contractor, and "offeror" may be used in this sources sought notice, any response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as "proprietary" or "confidential," intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law. (d) This Sources Sought is issued by VISN 2 Contracting Office in Albany, NY for the purpose of collecting information about a Replacement of the Bulk Oxygen Alarm System for the Stratton VA Medical Center. The VA is seeking to provide for this requirement within 60 days of the award of the contract. The NAICS code identified for this requirement is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. The requirement is detailed in the Statement of Work section of this document. (e) Cursory market research has identified several small businesses that may be able to provide for this requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the Stratton VA Medical Center. Please note at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance shall be spent for employees of the concern for a proposal to be considered for a small business set-aside. Contractors that are able to meet the requirements in the attachment are encouraged to email a capability statement and full information to Janine Childs at Janine.Childs@va.gov. Please send all inquiries to: Janine.Childs@va.gov by 12:00 pm EST Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Phone calls will not be accepted. - Part of the purpose of this sources sought is to determine the viability of set aside to a specific socio-economic category. Contractors shall identify the NAICS code for the services being offered as well as their size status under said NAICS. This information will be used to determine the viability of a set aside for this requirement. - Contractors shall also identify any Federal Supply Schedules that may carry the desired services. - Contractors shall identify pertinent point of contact for company, contractor DUNS number for size standard and socioeconomic verification in SAM and VIP. - Contractors shall include any relevant comments about the Attachment(s) if applicable. STATEMENT OF WORK REPLACEMENT OF THE BULK OXYGEN ALARM SYSTEM STRATTON VA MEDICAL CENTER The Stratton VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY has a requirement for the Replacement of the Bulk Oxygen Alarm System. The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified. General: A Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and travel necessary to provide design and installation of a Wireless Bulk Oxygen Alarm System to replace the current hard-wired system. Period of performance shall begin one week after all materials have arrived and notice to proceed (NTP) has been provided. Scope of Work: All work associated within this Statement of Work shall be completed during normal business hours, unless otherwise noted. Normal business hours are typically 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal Holidays. Federal Holidays observed by the VAMC are: New Year s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day President s Day Veterans Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day All work must be performed by certified and trained technicians in accordance with the following: National Fire Protection Association (NSPA) codes: NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code, current edition NFPA 55: Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, current edition ASSE 6000: Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel, current edition United States Pharmacopeia/Compressed Gas Association Standards All other applicable codes and standards for medical gas and vacuum systems. Contractor shall provide the following: Provide services to design and develop a specification for the replacement wireless master alarm warning system to monitor the medical bulk oxygen systems currently in operation. Provide and install all required equipment and components for a fully functioning wireless medical bulk oxygen master alarm warning system. Provide two each eight-point wireless local sending alarm panels to be located outside on the bulk medical oxygen pad facility. Provide the following wireless master receiving alarm panels to be located in the areas currently monitoring the existing MedPlus Total Alert Master Alarm Panels: One each eight-point panel in the Boiler Room, bldg. 4 One each eight-point panel in the Intensive Care Unit, bldg. 1; 2nd floor; D-wing The wireless master receiving alarms must have the capability of being expanded to 64 total signals, to accommodate other future master alarms. Provide repeaters to ensure the system provides for uninterrupted alarm signals. Provide licensed electrician services for the installation of the low voltage E. wiring and power supply wiring for the new wireless master alarm warning system. All wiring must be installed in conduit to ensure protection from physical damage. Oxygen Liquid Level Low in Main Vessel Oxygen Reserve System in Use Oxygen Reserve System Liquid Level Low Oxygen Reserve System Low Pressure / Failure Inspection of Work: The contractor shall provide all required inspections and performance verification testing of the new bulk oxygen system alarms by an ASSE 6030 Certified Medical Gas Systems Verifier. Miscellaneous Information: VA will provide 120-volt power on the bulk oxygen pad from the life safety branch of the hospital electrical system. Any services not expressly stated in the statement of work are not authorized. No other person, including the COR or any other VA personnel are authorized to request additional work to be performed by the contract. Any additional services performed that are not authorized by the contracting officer will be considered inclusive.