Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14)

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 Behavioral Safety Products. The NAICS code identified for this requirement is 332913 Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing. (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 Dayna Dickson-Miller at Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov - 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. Background: Creating a ligature-resistant health care setting is important to preventing patient suicide and self-harm. The highest risk areas are those where the patient is alone and unsupervised such as a bathroom. Units 21/22 at the Northport VA Medical Center are undergoing renovations which will include new ADA compliant, ligature-resistance fixtures to improve the overall behavioral health space for the patient and comply with VA and patient safety regulations. Scope: The Contractor shall supply and deliver the following fixtures and accessories: Brand name only. Item # DESCRIPTION QTY SV230 Ligature Resistant shower valve, handle and escutcheon plate. Behavioral Safety Manufacturing 15 WHCSH15 Conical Tub Spout Using for Shower Head -Acorn Whitehall Manufacturing. 15 HW3775 Sink White Solid Surface without Faucet -Acorn Whitehall Manufacturing 15 WH3375LL-SO-BAT 4" Center set Ligature resistant sensor faucet -Acorn Whitehall Manufacturing 15 WHST70-12 1//2" NPT Connections Thermostatic Lav Tempering Valve -Acorn Whitehall Manufacturing 15 Delivery: Northport VA Medical Center 79 Middleville Road Northport, NY 11768 Please email Dayna Dickson-Miller at Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov by August 11th 2021 by 3:00pm EST.