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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) Sources Sought 36C24624Q0334 In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10.002 (b)(2) this Request for Information... DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) Sources Sought 36C24624Q0334 In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10.002 (b)(2) this Request for Information is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP), an offer to negotiate or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Responses are strictly voluntary. Respondents will not be compensated, and all information becomes property of the Government upon submission. Additionally, the Government reserves the right to revise and refine contract requirements, before the release of any associated solicitation. Purpose: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 is conducting market research to identify potential sources for construction services to complete the attached scope of work. The work site is located at the Hampton VA Medical Center at 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667 for the Correct FCA Deficiencies in Steam Distribution Systems | Project # 590-20-903. In an effort to enhance opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) as required by Public Law 109-461, specifically the Veterans First Contracting Program, NCO 6 is performing preliminary market research to identify interested, qualified, capable, SDVOSB and VOSB firms possessing the capacity necessary to compete for a VHA procurement opportunity. In case no SDVOSBs or VOSBs possess the capacity, all Small Businesses possessing the necessary capacity are encouraged to provide a response. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Hampton VA Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a General Contractor to perform all required work associated with a project to Correct FCA Deficiencies in the Steam Distribution Systems. The contractor shall manage and perform construction period services as further defined in the Contract to include, but not limited to, demolition, construction, construction management, submittals, equipment, scheduling, inspection and testing, environmental protection, recording of (As-Built) drawings, and other construction services as defined and required by drawings and specifications. The project scope includes vacuum/ gravity/ pumped steam condensate return piping replacement located in steam tunnels from the Boiler plant, approximately 1,250 ft. in length, more details on precise locations described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This includes steam piping replacement within Building 110/110A/110B crawlspace continuing north from Building 110 Basement level mechanical room to the northern wall of Building 110B within the tunnel. ADMINISTRATIVE: The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates awarding a one-time, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. FAR 36.204 (g) Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 238220 with a size standard of $19.0 million. The duration of the project is currently estimated at 550 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. However, the results and analysis of the market research will finalize the determination of the procurement method. The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will depend upon the responses to this notice and any other information gathered during the market research process. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING: 1. Please provide a positive statement of interest in submitting a quote based on the general scope of work description. 2. Although a set-aside has not been determined at this time, please identify your firm s small business category. If your firm is either SDVOSB or VOSB, please state whether you are currently certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) based upon North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors. Current SBA size standard for NAICS 238220 is $19.0 M. 3. Please provide a capability statement. Describe your firm s in-house capability to accomplish the summarized project scope/goal; how your firm intends to meet the 15% self-performance requirement per PL109-461; and confirmation that your firm can obtain performance and payment bonds up to $10M for this project. 4. Please state your firm's name, address, UIE, and CAGE number, and primary point of contact, including telephone number(s) and email address. 5. Please provide the following information for three of your most relative, recent projects: (a) Contracting agency address and contracting officer s name, email address, and telephone number. (b) Contract number, date, amount of award, and date of completion. (c) Was your company the prime or a subcontractor? If performance was as a subcontractor, please provide the prime company s business name, address, email address, and telephone number, as well as the name, email address and telephone number of a specific contact person. (d) Describe items/services provided under the contract. (e) Please state if there were any performance issues under the contract resulting in the issuance of a Cure Notice or Show Cause Notice by the Contracting Officer. RESPONSE SUBMISSION: Please submit your information via email to Madeline Lucena-Pulst, Contracting Officer, at madeline.lucena-pulst@va.gov, by the closing date of Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST as listed on Contracting Opportunities. Include the following as the subject line of your email: Sources Sought for FCA Deficiencies Steam Distribution Hampton VAMC Project # 590-90-203, (Insert your Company Name). Please do not include advertising or promotional materials. This notice is for market research purposes and is not a request for submission of official offers. As authorized by FAR 5.102, dissemination is limited to electronic medium at CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES https://sam.gov/content/opportunities and the VA will provide no hard copies. Further details of all dates and events, including site visit and opening date, will be available in the official solicitation. CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES is the only website where official documents will be made available. All interested parties (prime contractors & subcontractors) should register at Contract Opportunities so that others will know of your interest in participating in this procurement. NOTE: No fax or telephone inquiries will be answered. No other information regarding scope, dates, etc. is available until issuance of the RFP solicitation. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), 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 RFI. ATTACHMENT(S)