Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE REPRESENTING A MARKET SURVEY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, PROPOSAL ABSTRACTS, QUOTATIONS OR INVITATION FOR BIDS Â The Department of Veterans Affai... THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE REPRESENTING A MARKET SURVEY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, PROPOSAL ABSTRACTS, QUOTATIONS OR INVITATION FOR BIDS Â The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a sources sought to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Small Business, HUB Zone 8(a), Women-Owned, or small disadvantaged business concerns; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. Small businesses concerns shall be capable of providing the necessary equipment and personnel to furnish service in the volume required for all the items under this contract. Contractor shall meet all requirements of Federal, State or City codes regarding operations of this type of service. The NAICS code is 238220 (Size Standard: $19M) The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of qualified commercial sources technically capable of providing the items below: The Contractor shall be fully responsible and accountable for the operation of (8) Daikin VRV Units and the associated (50) air handlers/VRV Fan coils beginning on the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. These specifications are a statement of the minimum level of work and services that are to be provided under this contract. They are not intended to be, nor shall they be construed as, limiting specifications or requirements. At a minimum, the contractor shall be required to take all steps and measures which would be taken by a prudent building owner to maximize the life expectancy and minimize downtime of the energy management system. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with accomplishing repairs and replacements, including labor, equipment, and supplies for all equipment and systems specified. The contractor shall develop and implement a preventive maintenance (PM) program, including periodic component calibrations, performed during normal hospital working hours acceptable to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or designee. All equipment shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, the best practices of the industry, and applicable codes, standards, and regulations. If a conflict arises between these standards, the most stringent will prevail. Potential offerors having the skills, experience, professional qualifications, and capabilities necessary to perform the described requirement are invited to provide a capabilities statement via e-mail. The Capability statements shall not exceed three (3) pages and must include the following: 1) Company name and Point of Contact information (address, telephone, e-mail, web-site, etc.); 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) Small Business Size/Certification (to include 8(a), HUB Zone, SDVOSB, etc.); and (4) Familiarity and product knowledge. Responses are due no later than 1200 EST, Saturday, April 1, 2023, and shall be electronically submitted to: quentin.deloney@va.gov. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.