Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Durham VAMC Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Department is currently equipped with cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization equipment outlined in the table below. EXISTING Model Qty Description Insta... Durham VAMC Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Department is currently equipped with cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization equipment outlined in the table below. EXISTING Model Qty Description Install Date 246OUC 3 Getinge Sonic Cleaner 2003 CRP117 2 Steris Sonic Cleaner UNK 9128 1 Getinge Cart Washer 2012 733HC-E 3 Getinge Steam Sterilizer 2006 8668 3 Getinge Instrument Washer/Disinfectant & Return Conveyor 2008 This equipment has reached their End of Life (EOL) and has become less reliable, more susceptible to breakdowns and poor operating performance. The major control systems for some of this equipment have been obsolete and repair parts are no longer available in some cases. This equipment will be replaced, in the same locations, by the following or comparable: PLANNED NEW EQUIPMENT Model Qty Description Triton 36 3 Getinge Sonic Cleaner 2460U 2 Getinge Sonic Cleaner 9128E 1 Getinge Cart Washer 733HC-E 2 Getinge Steam Sterilizer GSS67N13 1 Getinge Steam Sterilizer 8668 9669 3 Getinge Instrument Washer/Disinfectant & Return Conveyor This contract is a Site Prep construction project to support the new equipment. The SPS Department is located on the 2nd floor of the hospital as shown on Attachment A with the location of the existing equipment shown schematically. The Site Prep to support new equipment installation. The SPS Department is located on the 2nd floor of the hospital as shown on Attachment A with the location of the existing equipment shown schematically. SCOPE OF WORK Scope: Provide professional construction services as shown in the drawings and specifications to conduct site preparation for the replacement of SPS sterilization equipment.

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

The Department of Veterans Affairs currently has the need for the replacement of one fire hydrant and repair of another fire hydrant at the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS), 508 Fult... The Department of Veterans Affairs currently has the need for the replacement of one fire hydrant and repair of another fire hydrant at the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS), 508 Fulton St, Durham, NC 27705. The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, parts, supervision, etc., necessary to replace a fire hydrant and all piping back to the valve that supplies water to the hydrant near building 42 at the rear of MRI. Another hydrant in the f-wing parking lot needs the drain back repaired at the Durham VA Health Care System. The work will include the the replacement of a fire hydrant near building 42 and at rear of MRI. The work will include the replacement of the existing fire hydrant and all associated pipe feeding the fire hydrant all the way back to the post indicator valve. The post indicator valve also needs to be replaced. The pipe size is estimated to be 4 inches to 6 inches based on the documentation available at this time. Based on information gather this line is off and capped past the hydrant at this time. This work will require the excavation of the water line to the hydrant and the line that used to feed the demolished building. The depth of the line is estimated at 4 to 6 feet. Expect to replace all backing block. The area to be excavated is mostly earth and stone. There is a small walkway that will have to be removed. The concrete walkway is 4 feet with a depth of 4 inches. The walkway will need to be repaired if disturbed with like material. The post indicator valve appears to be broken above ground, plan to replace the entire valve assembly. Contractor will be responsible for locating all public and VA utilities in the work area. The work area is currently part of another project site. All outages required must be requested 4 weeks in advance. The length of pipe for this work is between 20 to 40 feet. The fire hydrant by F-wing parking lot needs to have the back drain repaired. Currently the hydrant has a slow drain down. Contractor will be responsible for all concrete and asphalt replacement once repairs are completed. The estimated amount of concrete that could be required to replace is 200 SF at a depth of 4inches with appropriate sub-grade stone at 4 inches of depth. The estimated amount of concrete curbing to be replaced if removed is 25 LF. The estimated amount of asphalt to be replaced if removed is 400 SF to a depth of no more than 6 inches. All of this would include appropriate subgrade work associated with the construction practices. The Fire Hydrant will be a wet barrel hydrant meeting the requirements of Design Specifications section 331000_2.14 Fire Hydrants Wet Barrel Fire Hydrant. Review entire standard for installation requirements. Estimated construction magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000. NAICS CODE: 237110 Size Standard: $45.0 Million This solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. In accordance with Public Law 109-461 and VAAR 819.7003 (b), bidders must be registered and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) as a SDVOSB. Only bids from certified SDVOSBs in the VetCert database at the time of bid submission shall be deemed responsive. All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award. Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and award a single, firm fixed-price contract. Solicitation material will be available on/about May 12, 2025. Any specifications, drawings and amendments will be posted on the System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities website (https://sam.gov/opportunities). The Contract Opportunities website is the only official location to obtain solicitation information and documents. Bids will be due approximately 30 days after issuance of the solicitation. Only one site visit will be scheduled. Location and point(s) of contact for the site visit will be identified in the solicitation. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not an invitation for bids. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation. No bidders list is maintained. All interested vendors should register on SAM.gov. Interested bidders are advised they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of offers and should revisit the website periodically for any amendments/notices to the solicitation. Prospective contractors must be registered in the SAM database in order to obtain access in Contract Opportunities. SAM and SBA VetCert registration must be current and active to be eligible for contract award. Contractors please note: Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) apply to this solicitation. With ORCA; you now have the availability to enter and maintain your reps and certs with your proposal. Any questions regarding this announcement and all future announcements regarding this project must be emailed to the Primary Contract Specialist, Erica Manglona, at erica.manglona@va.gov. Alternative points of contact, should the Contract Specialist be unavailable are, Alice Custis, alice.custis@va.gov & Vangie Miller, Vangie.miller@va.gov NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR BIDDING MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seek... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The VHA Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors to provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, coordination, and services necessary for the replacement and repair of fire hydrant and water lines located at the Durham VA Medical Center Campus: The proposed NAICS 237110 Water Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction is applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of $45.0 Million. The anticipated Magnitude of Construction is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. The anticipated Period of Performance is 180 days from the Notice to Proceed. Statement of Objectives: The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, parts, supervision, etc., necessary to replace a fire hydrant and all piping back to the valve that supplies water to the hydrant near Building 42 at the rear of MRI. Also in this location is a post indicator valve that needs to be replaced. Another hydrant in the f-wing parking lot needs the drain back repaired at the Durham VA Health Care System for one week. Small Business Requirements For market research purposes, all responses to this notice will be reviewed, regardless of small business/socioeconomic category, including those firms that are identified as large businesses. Review of responses to this notice will support later determination of acquisition strategy and set-aside requirements if a solicitation becomes available. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(d), acquisitions will be set-aside for SDVOSBs or VOSBs, registered in the SBA VetCert database, whenever there is a reasonable expectation of receiving two or more offers/quotes from eligible, capable and verified firms, and that an award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government. However, if responses from qualified firms prove inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be considered. Instructions: All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to erica.manglona@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Your response is required by 3:00 PM EDT on Monday, April 14, 2025. In your response, please include the following: Company name Address Point of contact with email and phone number SAM Unique Entry ID number and evidence of current SAM registration (see https://www.sam.gov for more information) Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Proposed NAICS code (if different from above) Capabilities statement, to include experience with contracts of similar scope and magnitude In addition to this information, please include responses to all of the following in your submission: What additional information would you require in order to provide a quote for this project? Approximately how long would it take to complete the project, including lead times for materials? Is our chosen NAICS code of 237110 the best fit for this project? Is our chosen PSC code of 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment the best fit for this project? Is our anticipated Magnitude of Construction appropriate for this project? All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to erica.manglona@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Your response is required by 3:00 PM EDT on Monday, April 14, 2025.