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Page 4 of 4 THIS SPECIAL NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. This notice is for informational purposes only. This Sources Sought Notice 36C24420Q1107; is neither a solicitation nor a promise of future... Page 4 of 4 THIS SPECIAL NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. This notice is for informational purposes only. This Sources Sought Notice 36C24420Q1107; is neither a solicitation nor a promise of future work. Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320-2040, has a potential requirement for Bulk Solar Salt for the medical center s Auto-brine System, Building 14, Coatesville VA. Small Business, SDVOSB, and/or VOSB manufactures and authorized distributors are encouraged to submit your company s information and capability statement in response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 4, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), is seeking information and potential qualified sources capable of meeting the Statement of Work (SOW) for Bulk Solar Salt for Auto-brine System, Building 14, for the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Coatesville, PA. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of interested parties to demonstrate to the government that they are capable of providing the equipment or supply that fulfills the required minimum specifications mentioned above. Responses to this Sources Sought should include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, point of contact e-mail, DUNS Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 325998 (size standard of 1000 employees). Respondents shall also answer the following questions: Size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Business (SB), Large Business, etc. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this Source Sought? Is your company the manufacturer, distributor, or equivalent source for the type of items required with the characteristics referenced above? If you accompany is a large business, do you have any authorized distributors? If so, please provide the name(s), telephone Number(s), Point(s) of Contact and size status of the businesses authorized to distribute your products. If your company is a small business and an authorized distributor/reseller for the types of items required with the characteristics referenced above, do you alter; assemble; or modify; the items requested in any way? If your company alters the items, state how and what is altered; assembled; and/or modified? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the VA NAC or a GWAC contract holder with any other federal agency? If so, please provide the contract number. If your company holds a FSS GSA/VA NAC contract other federal GWAC contract holder, are the items you are providing information on available on your schedule/contract? General pricing of your products is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. STATEMENT OF WORK FOR Bulk Solar Salt for Auto Brine System Building 14 COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER DESCRIPTION: This project includes all necessary work associated the supply of bulk solar salt for the Coatesville VA Medical Center at the Building 14 boiler plant, while complying with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements, attachments, and all applicable Federal, State, and local codes. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The Coatesville VA Medical Center (CVAMC) - 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd, Bldg. 3, Coatesville, PA 19320. BACKGROUND: Solar Salt is used to regenerate the softeners in Building 14 for the boiler plant. SCOPE: The contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, transportation, and equipment necessary to maintain the level of salt in the outdoor holding tank along with maintain the auto-brine system. Work will include, but is not limited to; Maintaining the level of Solar Salt in the holding tank to provide a consistent level of salt concentration in the brine solution PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS POINTS OF CONTACT: Richard Pressley (Contracting Officer Representative (COR)): Email: Richard.Pressley@va.gov Phone: (610)384-7711 x3528 William Strong (Supervisor): Email: William.Strong3@va.gov Phone: (610)384-7711 x3507 SPECIAL CONTRACTOR PROVISIONS: Contractor Responsibilities: The contractor is responsible for verifying all site conditions prior to performing any work under this contract. The contractor is responsible for protecting adjacent structures, equipment, vehicles, pedestrians, and vegetation while performing under this contract. The contractor shall be responsible for the actions of all individuals provided to work under this contract. If in the event damages arise from work provided by contractor personnel, the contractor shall be responsible for all resources necessary to remedy the incident (including damages to landscaping) at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor shall adhere to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, as well as the safety regulations of the CVAMC while performing under this contract; see Attachment C - Safety and Health During Construction. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all individuals provided to work under this contract are properly licensed to operate a motor vehicle, if operating a motor vehicle on VA property is required. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel shall properly display their employee identification at all times while on VA property so that their name, photo, and the company they work for can easily be seen. Required Contractor Notifications: Contractor personnel shall inform the COR of the need to gain access to secured areas. If access is required to secured areas, prearranged scheduling will be coordinated between the contractor and the COR. The contractor shall coordinate all equipment shutdowns with the COR. If work is required beyond the terms of this contract, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer (CO) and the COR with a written cost estimate for any additional work or materials at no cost to the Government. The contractor shall not perform any work or make any purchases beyond the terms of this contract without approval from the CO. Warranty: All services provided by the contractor, as well as parts replaced shall come with a one (1) year warranty (minimum). All labor, tools, supplies, transportation, and equipment associated with the replacement of warranty items shall be provided by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Interference in Performance Requirements: The following provisions shall be adhered to by contractor personnel throughout the duration of this contract: In the event of an emergency, contractor services may be stopped and rescheduled at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor Required Reporting: The contractor shall supply the COR with any product literature and maintenance requirements for all items installed under this contract. Cleanup and Disposal: Housekeeping: The contractor shall maintain a clean work environment, ensuring the area is free from debris after the completion of any and all services provided under this contract. If the COR finds the area where services were provided to be unacceptable, the contractor at his/her own cost shall re-clean the area until acceptance is gained. Disposal of Trash and Hazardous Waste: a. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all trash and debris from VA property after the completion of any and all services provided under this contract. The contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), State, and all other applicable regulations governing the proper handling, disposal, and removal of waste. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Working Hours: Work shall be performed Monday through Friday (except Federal Holidays), 7:00 AM (EST) 4:30 PM (EST). This is not a request for quote or proposals. The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential Small Businesses especially any SDVOSBs capable of providing the brand name or equal equipment. Information provided by potential sources will be utilized by the Government to determine market availability and procurement strategy. An award of a contract will not result from this Sources Sought Notice. Vendors who can meet the requirements listed above should provide the following information: Business Name Business Address Business Point of Contact, including phone number and email address Business size Business Socioeconomic Status Federal Supply Scheduling (FSS) number, if the items required by the Government are available for purchase on an FSS contract. Any other pertinent capability information that relates to the above stated requirement. All responses shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist no later than 01:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Responses should be sent via email to Louellen.Butler@va.gov. No phone call responses will be accepted. DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. End of Document