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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 New York, NY for the purpose of collecting information about Commissioning Agent services at the Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Ave Albany, NY 12208. The VA is seeking to provide for this requirement to match a current construction contract set to end March 17, 2021. The NAICS code identified for this requirement is 541330 Engineering 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. Contractors that are able to meet the requirements in the attachment are encouraged to email a capability statement and full information to Monique Paltan at Monique.Paltan@va.gov, by March 09, 2020 at 3 PM EST. - 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. If contractor is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), or any other special category of contractors, then contractor is responsible for providing documentation in support of this. 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 Background: The Stratton VA Medical Center is currently seeking Commissioning Agent Services for a Project to Renovate the 6B Dialysis Suite. The project to renovate the 6th floor B-Wing includes renovation of the wing, replacement of two air handlers on the 6B roof, and work to be performed in the mechanical equipment room. The VA requires a Commissioning Agent (CA) to commission sprinkler system; plumbing including the dialysis and RO systems; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning including two (2) air handling units; electrical; communications; and fire alarm. Scope of Work: Contractor shall provide services to include reviewing design intent, reviewing submittals, producing pre-functional and functional checklists and tests, inspecting installations, witnessing tests, and generating a final report. Include the VA COR and ACE COR on all communications. The Commissioning Agent shall be responsible for organizing and leading the commissioning team, preparing commissioning plan, review pertinent submittals to verify mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection submittals satisfy the specified requirements, preparing all pre-functional and functional test procedures, coordinating all commissioning meetings, witness selected start-ups, prepare commissioning field observation reports and final commissioning reports, verify training of VA personnel, and returning to the project 10 months into the 12 month warranty period to review with facility staff the operation of the systems. The commissioning agent, or CA, shall be responsible for revising the commission procedures as approved by the VA COR to suit field conditions. The commissioning authority will be a licensed professional engineer with a certification from ASHRAE Building commissioning Professional Certification; AEE Certified Building Commissioning Professional; or a similar professional commissioning certification. Safety Requirements The Contracting Officer or his/her designee will notify the CA of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. The CA shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice, when served on the CA or his/her representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose aforesaid. If the CA fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all and any part of the work and hold the CA in default. Period of Performance The period of performance will be set to match the construction contract with the period of performance is set to end March 17, 2021. Place of performance All work will be performed at the Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Ave Albany, NY 12208. Inspection The COR/POC will be on site to observe selected tasks of the pre-functional and functional checklists. These observations will be at the COR/POC s discretion and should not interfere with the CA s work. Drawings, and Other Attachments Contract Drawings and Specification for the Renovation of 6B Dialysis Suite will be provided as separate attachments. Other Related Services (Not Included in the Scope of Work) Any services not expressly stated in this statement of work are not authorized. Services such as Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) required maintenance, or other maintenance and repair vital to the continued functioning of the systems may be added only after written modification from the contracting officer, unless they are inclusive to the requested services. No other person, including the COR or any other VA personnel are authorized to request additional work be performed by the CA. Any additional services performed that are not authorized by the contracting officer will be considered inclusive.