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2 DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be cons... 2 DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this Sources Sought. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future Request for Quote will not be entertained. SUBJECT: The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research in order to provide Biomed Test Equipment Calibration Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price single award contract that will provide the support services listed within the below Draft Performance Work Statement. OBJECTIVE: See attachment. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Name and Address of Company Any small business designation as certified by the Small Business Administration A through description of experience in managing support requirements of this nature. CONTACT INFORMATION: Any questions related to this Sources Sought shall be directed to Jennifer Elkins jennifer.elkins2@va.gov. All information regarding Capabilities Statements or any other proprietary information relative to this Sources Sought shall be submitted via email to jennifer.elkins2@va.gov no later than 3:00 PM EST on 6/19/2023. Statement of Work: Biomed Test Equipment Calibration Type of Contract Needed: One Time Service General Description: SERVICE: Biomed Test Equipment Calibration Work will be completed in GA127-500 at: Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center 510 Butler Ave. Martinsburg WV 25405 Equipment Requiring Calibration See Test Equipment Calibration list for vendor quote spreadsheet. Special Conditions- N/A Specifications General: The Contractor shall provide all supplies, materials, equipment, software, labor, supervision, management, and transportation to perform all tasks as identified below. All work is to be performed in accordance with the guidelines established by Federal, State and Local ordinances and with the Contractor s Procedures Manual and Quality Control Manual. Contractor is required to be ISO 17025:2017 certified. Contractor will be responsible for removal of any equipment and P.O. will be adjusted accordingly for replacement parts needed. A pre-performance meeting will not be required with the contractor after the contract is awarded. Scheduling: Hours of Work: All work shall be performed during normal business hours 8:00A.M. and 4:30P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, between July 1 and July 31 of the contract year. Standards: - Technicians must provide proof of calibration of instrumentation used in the performance of this service before or upon arrival. All test equipment utilized for calibration must meet NIST and ISO 17025 standards. - Test equipment calibration will meet specifications as determined by item manufacturer. Contractor is responsible for supplying their own manufacturer service manuals. - All calibration certificates must include the following: Local VA Equipment ID Equipment model Equipment serial number Calibration date and due date of the test equipment utilized in the calibration process. Tasks: N/A Special Provisions: Contractor will affix an updated calibration sticker to the calibrated equipment and provide a calibration certificate for each item of calibrated equipment. Interference to Normal Function: Contractor personnel are required to interrupt their work at any time so as not to interfere with the normal functioning of the facility, including utility services, fire protection systems, and passage of facility patients, personnel, equipment, and carts. Disposal of Hazardous Wastes: N/A Storage of Materials: Contractor will be furnished a workspace in GA127-500 to perform necessary work. The contractor will be allowed to store materials in this designated area. Call Back Requirement: Contractor will guarantee proper calibration specification, per item, and will meet standards for one full year or until next required calibration. Required Contractor Reporting: Contractor is not hourly paid and signing in is required each day at the front lobby entrance. Tools/bags will be inspected. Service Ticket/Calibration Certificate: Must contain VA Equipment ID number and calibration outcome. N/A The Contractor will be required to furnish the Contracting Officer, prior to performance of any work, the trade names (if any) and chemical names of all chemicals to be used and a label showing contents, the use strength of the chemical as applied and the antidote thereto. Contractor will furnish the same information each time a change is made to the chemicals or products used in the performance of this contract. This information is required for emergency treatment in the event of ingestion or and/or contact with the material by humans. Identification, Parking, Smoking, and VA Regulations: The contractor s personnel shall abide by all VA Medical Center policies concerning badges, parking assignments, etc. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor personnel under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited on federal grounds. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations may result in citation answerable to the United States Federal/District Court. General Conditions: N/A