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

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Inactive

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 to perform a cathodic protection repair for our water tank units located at San Juan, PR. This equipment serves protecting our facility water tanks internal and external frame from oxidation. 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://sam.gov/content/home. 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 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors with a Small Business Size Standard of $16.5 Millions. The Product Service Code is J045. 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), women-owned concern and /or SB. Standard company brochures will not be considered enough response to this Source Sought. CONTRACTOR S QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall supply all labor, material and equipment to repair water tank #1 cathodic protection according to findings report (Attachment A). The following is a general list of equipment. Water Storage Tank T1 Manufacturer Alonso & Carus Constructed In 2005 Constructed Code AWWA D100 Capacity 1,000,000 Gls Type Vertical Ground Supported Roof Type Cone Bottom Type Single Flat Height 40 Diameter 66.75 Product Fill Height 38.41 Shell Material SA-36 Pipe Material SA-53 Gr. B For Water Tank #1 Contractor shall perform repairs to all findings presented in cathodic protection evaluation report (Attachment A), for example: Replace existing junction boxes for NEMA 4x enclosure. Replace electrical conduits. Rewire internal cathodic protection system. Install new anode ground bed external cathodic protection system. Provide and install a new anode system for the internal cathodic protection system Provide anodes, cables, conduits, boxes, reference cells, and anode backfill. Energize and calibrate system. Perform commissioning and testing to repaired cathodic system. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Contractor personnel shall have completed at least a one-year trade school and have five years successful experience in this field. The VAMC facility manager/engineer may define and accept equivalent qualifications. Contractor personnel shall provide evidence of the following certifications: OSHA 10-hr General Industry confined space certification, fall protection, respiratory protection, Any other certification required by law to perform the scope of this requirement. Contractor shall follow all state, local, and federal guidelines, in addition to American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standard C652-19. 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. 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, 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 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 March 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM, Puerto Rico local time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to rafael.rodriguez2@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.