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Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential businesses, especially any Small Businesses, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veter... Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential businesses, especially any Small Businesses, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) offerors capable of providing Metro Max I Shelving Systems as described below in the statement of need. Potential sites for services include: Pittsburgh VAPHS NAICS Code 337127 Product Service Code: 7110 Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should demonstrate the firm's ability, capability and responsibility to provide the principal components of supplies/services listed in the information below. Responses should include the following information: Business name, address, Point of Contact, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business info and if they are a manufacturer of the items. All information is to be submitted via e-mail at John.Mignogna@va.gov. Information provided will not be returned. All responses shall be in the English Language. Responses are due by 04:00 pm (EST) on Thursday, July 21, 2022. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Questions can be submitted electronically to John.Mignogna@va.gov This is a Sources Sought Notice and submissions will be used for informational and planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), nor is the government obligated to issue an RFQ. In addition, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey either. STATEMENT OF NEED GENERAL SCOPE The government is in the process of acquiring specialized office furniture for our Maintenance and Repair Shops for the University Drive, ROB Basement Project as well as labor support to install the new furniture. Product will be delivered to our University Drive Campus location as specified in this document. A brief overview of the requirements: Building 30 ROB Basement Provide new storage Open Corridor Location ***All specifications as noted in Section 3.0 Product PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall provide and be responsible for the technical assistance, development, and generation of final specifications. The contractor shall comply with the following: Coordinate and provide project management of all products and services to manage, order, ship, deliver and install new furniture from the manufacturer until final acceptance by COR: Rochelle Landowski, rochelle.landowski@va.gov Contractor shall place all orders, track orders, schedule deliveries and coordinate trucks with the manufacture for manufacturing and delivery according to VA project schedule. Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, supervision, and management to: (A) coordinate delivery; (B) load and unload; (C) place/install items in designated rooms/locations; (D) assemble items as required; (E) secure as designated; and (F) properly dispose of all associated packing/crating materials outside the VA premises. Upon award, the VA will require a copy of the bill of materials. A project manager or project designer and installation foreman must be onsite during installation. Provide maintenance manuals for all products specified. Contractor and any sub-contractor working for the contractor shall comply with all regulations in reference to OSHA, COVID-19 guidelines and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Medical Center Requirements (Attachment C) Contractor and any sub-contractor working for the contractor in performance of this contract must provide neat, clean and well-groomed personnel. Appropriate and professional attire shall be worn at all times. Athletic and athletic-style garments (i.e. jogging suits, sweat suits, running short, T-shirts) shall not be worn by contractors or their employees. Steel-toed shoes recommended. Hard hats or other protective gear may be required in some areas of the hospital. Contractor and any sub-contractor are expected to use appropriate language. Obscene language is not permitted, and all individuals are expected to be courteous. This requirement includes any conversation that can be overheard on federal property. There is a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment (implied, verbal, suggestive or physical). Contractor shall follow the following VHA Directive for Flu Vaccination and Tuberculosis Screening: VHA Directive 1192 requires all health care personnel (HCP) to participate in the seasonal influenza prevention program and outlines the key implementation steps. Health care personnel is defined in VHA Directive 1192 as all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers and trainees who work in VA locations. HCP covered by the policy are expected to receive annual influenza vaccinations. Those HCP unable or unwilling to be vaccinated are required to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season. Masks are available at entrances throughout the medical center. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all contract staff are compliant with the requirements outlined in VHA Directive 1192. The contractor shall maintain the following documentation: Documentation of vaccination, e.g. signed record of immunization from a healthcare provider or pharmacy, or a copy of medical records documenting a vaccination. Completed Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Form (Attachment B of VHA Directive 1192) if unwilling or unable to receive the vaccination. Annual certification that all contract staff performing services at VA facilities are in compliance with VHA Directive 1192. This is to be submitted to Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). VHA Directive 2011-036 requires that all contractors must certify annually to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) that all contractor employees working at VA facilities have a documented screening for latent tuberculosis within the last 12 months. If screening for latent tuberculosis is positive, clearance from a physician is required prior to working at VAPHS. Contractor employees that fail to meet this requirement will not be permitted to work at VAPHS facilities and may be asked to leave VAPHS property without notice until the requirement is met. PRODUCT Shelving Units Basis of salient characteristics is the Metro Max i Shelving System. High Density with overhead track Corrosion resistant steel posts Polymer Shelving with Stainless Steel Corners Removable Shelf Mats Clean Design Microban® antimicrobial product protection helps keep shelves cleaner between cleanings by inhibiting the growth of mold, mildew, fungus, and bacteria that cause odors and stains on the shelf surface. Advanced polymer finishes provide corrosion resistance. Smooth rounded corners to allow for easier cleaning Shelves adjust in 1 Increments without disassembling Holds up to 1000lbs per shelf Able to maximize versatility with application specific to health care related equipment Ex: IV Storage & SPD items to case trays. Available with or without casters DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING FURNITURE Delivery and installation of existing furniture must be managed and completed in coordination with VA Standards. No direct deliveries will be accepted by the VA; the vendor must arrange and be present for all deliveries. The VA will turn away any unscheduled deliveries at the vendor s expense. A project manager or project designer and installation foreman must be onsite during installation. For furniture delivery, the combination freight/passenger elevator is available at no additional charge during normal business hours, which are 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday. All deliveries are through the loading dock and must be scheduled 2 weeks prior to delivery. The loading dock can be congested at times. For installation, the contractor/vendor is responsible for protecting the floors to and from the elevator and from the elevator to the workspace. Masonite is required for all floors as well as door jamb and corner protection. All transport carts and wheeled equipment must be checked and verified to ensure damage is not made by them. Any damage done to the space must be repaired within 90 days at the furniture vendor s expense. Equipment contractor must provide and use: HEPA drills HEPA Shop-Vac Hammer drill Moving equipment Deliveries must be scheduled through the interior design office before installation. Final location(s) for any existing furniture not being disposed of will be provided by VA representative prior to furniture delivery.