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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Sol... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03, effective on January 1, 2022. This solicitation is issued Unrestricted. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 221310, with a small business size standard of $30,000,000. The Product Service Code (PSC) is J046. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, located at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) is seeking to procure Preventive Maintenance for Chlorination Skids at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) . Detailed specifications and requirements are provided in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS), Instructions to Quoters, Price/Cost Schedule, Clauses and Provisions. Emphasis is made on the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors. Detailed instructions regarding this RFQ can be found in this addendum. The contract period of performance is expected to be from March 1, 2022 or date of award if later until February 28, 2023 plus four one-year option periods. In addition, FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, is incorporated into this requirement. Place of Performance Address: VA Caribbean Healthcare 10 Casia St. San Juan, PR Postal Code: 00921 Country: United States The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services . See addendum attached to this provision FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services . Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services [Nov 2021]. See addendum attached to this clause. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2022) Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. Options will be evaluated at time of award. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your quote shall be received not later than February 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM (Puerto Rico Local Time) to Baryan Sierra at baryan.sierrapierluissi@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212- 1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed above on or before February 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM.

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INTRODUCTION The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 San Juan, Puerto Rico is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to ident... INTRODUCTION The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 San Juan, Puerto Rico is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Services for Chlorination Skids at Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare Systems (VACHS) at San Juan, Puerto Rico. The intent of this notice is to identify interested sources and their respective socio-economic group. Responses to this sources-sought notice/market research may be used to issue the requirement as set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. However, the primary purpose of this notice is to identify potential Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and/or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) companies that can fulfill this requirement. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: VA Caribbean Healthcare System at San Juan, Puerto Rico DISCLAIMER This sources-sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not quotes and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized through the Contract Opportunities webpage at https://beta.sam.gov/search?index=opp. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Contract Opportunities website for additional information pertaining to this requirement. ELIGIBILITY The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 221310, Water Supply and Irrigation Systems with a Small Business Size Standard of $30,000,000. The Product Service Code is H346. Responses to this notice shall include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar performances which you have provided services to, DUNS number, address, point of contact. Contractors should provide their size status for the above references NAICS code. (i.e. small, large) and whether they are certified SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), and/or women-owned concern. Standard company brochures will not be considered enough response to this Source Sought. CONTRACTOR S QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary for Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Services for Chlorination Skids at Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare Systems (VACHS) at San Juan, Puerto Rico. The response shall consider the following: Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the water treatment Industry. Contractor must provide a certified water treatment operator class 4 to provide services for the equipment listed in this PWS. The license shall be from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Contractor personnel shall be trained and certified in order to provide services for the following equipment: Brand/ Model Model / Specification (Pump) Quantity Prominent / GMXA GMXA1602NPE9M000UD0130BEN 0.34 gph, 1.3 l/h, 232 psi 1 Prominent / GMXA GMXA1602NPE9M000UD0130BEN 0.34 gph, 1.3 l/h, 232 psi 1 Prominent / GMXA GMXA1602NPE9M000UD0130BEN 0.34 gph, 1.3 l/h, 232 psi 1 Prominent / GMXA GMXA1602NPE9M000UD0130BEN 0.34 gph, 1.3 l/h, 232 psi 1 Prominent / GMXA GMXA1602NPE2M000UD0130BEN 0.61 gph, 3.3 l/h, 232 psi 1 Prominent / GMXA GMXA1602NPE2M000UD0130BEN 0.61 gph, 3.3 l/h, 232 psi 1 Prominent Sigma / S1CB S1CBH12017PVTS070UD310S1EN 5.3 GPH, 20 L/H, 145 PSI 1 Prominent Sigma / S1CB S1CBH12017PVTS070UD310S1EN 5.3 GPH, 20 L/H, 145 PSI 1 The contractor personnel must possess the required Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training and certifications to provide the requested services. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner? Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company. If you have a contract with GSA, please provide the schedule and contract number. What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? What was the awarded amount? What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks? Vendors that do not have a presence in Puerto Rico shall provide a brief explanation indicating how they plan to carry out the recurring services. As a matter of clarification, the intent is not to limit the competion to Puerto Rico local vendors; rather is to ensure that VACHS receive the expected recurring services during the entire period of performance of the contract. Response shall consider: Limitation on Subcontracting (LOS). Only applicable to the following socio-economic groups: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, and/or Women-Owned Small Business. Offerors will be required to submit a Limitation on Subcontracting (LOS) Certification during the solicitation phase, demonstrating compliance with 13 CFR 125.6. Awarded contractor shall not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not similarly situated (within the same socio-economic group) How recurrent services will be performed? If you will be subcontracting, please indicate which company(ies) are you contemplating. In addition, if subcontracting, what percentage of the job will be performed by the subcontractor(s). The estimated period of performance consists of 1 base year plus 4 (one-year) option periods. The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed Price. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement, information requested and answers to all questions indicated. The deadline for response to this request is no later than October 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM, Puerto Rico local time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to baryan.sierrapierluissi@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.