Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The purpose of this amendment is to answer the questions made by vendors in response to RFQ no. 36C24823Q0294. These questions, as well as the answers to them can be seen below. Additionally, in order... The purpose of this amendment is to answer the questions made by vendors in response to RFQ no. 36C24823Q0294. These questions, as well as the answers to them can be seen below. Additionally, in order to provide vendors with further clarity, photos of the Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS) exhaust fan is attached to this amendment, as well as a photo of the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) ductwork and a revised ductwork diagram. Finally, the quote submission date has been changed to March 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time (AST). There are no more changes to this solicitation. Questions made in response to RFQ no. 36C24823Q0294 and their answers: 1- Question: Before performing the cleaning of the Exhaust Hoods and Ductwork, who will be the responsible for turning the facility s sprinkler system on and off ? Answer: Up until this point, a shutdown of the facility s sprinkler system has not been needed to perform the exhaust hoods and ductwork cleaning process. Contractors have been able to safely perform these services in the past, without impacting any of the sprinkler heads in the exhaust hoods area. 2- Question: Where will the Contractor s tools and equipment be cleaned, after the completion of each service? Answer: There is a cart cleaning area in the VACHS main facility loading dock which the Contractor may use. However, the wastewater generated from such cleaning operations must comply with the laws and regulations applicable to the discarding of such. 3- Question: Can the waste and debris generated in these cleaning services be disposed using the Government s waste dumpsters? Answer: The Contractor shall remove waste generated in the performance of this contract from the VACHS premises and discard it in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable to the disposal of such waste. 4- Question: When was the last time these systems were clean as detailed on the solicitation s PWS? The importance of this question is to determinate existing conditions of the exhaust hoods and ductwork. Answer: The last time the VACHS kitchen exhaust hoods were cleaned was February, 2023. As for the ductwork, even though a portion was cleaned during summer of last year, it has been a few years since it was cleaned entirely. 5- Question: Can the water and degreaser from cleaning the ductwork from the exhaust fans down to the hood be drained on drums? Answer: As previously stated, the Contractor shall remove all waste generated in the rendering of these services from the VACHS premises, and properly dispose of it. 6- Question: What area will be designated to clean the exhaust hoods filters? Answer: The VACHS cart cleaning area can be used, as previously mentioned, so long as the wastewater generated in such cleaning complies with any applicable state or federal regulations. 7- Question: Will there be Lockout-Tagout personnel from VA be present at all times? Answer: VACHS Lockout-Tagout personnel will be available, upon request.

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The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), 10 Casia St, San Juan, PR 00921, has a requirement for Exhaust Hoods and Ductwork Cleaning Services. These services will be provided at the VACHS main facil... The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), 10 Casia St, San Juan, PR 00921, has a requirement for Exhaust Hoods and Ductwork Cleaning Services. These services will be provided at the VACHS main facility. Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supplies, materials for the monthly cleaning of the VACHS Exhaust Hoods, and the quarterly cleaning of the VACHS ductwork. Services shall be performed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 96. Cleaning services to be performed by a technician that has at least one (1) of the following certificates: Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialist (CECS) certification from the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners Association (IKECA) Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) certification from the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), and the Product Service Code (PSC) is J041 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement with sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the subject requirement. This is not a solicitation. If there is sufficient interest, a solicitation shall be posted on the FBO website. In order to help the government determine if an interested vendor is capable of providing the services being procured, interested vendors shall either submit a certificate of a Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialist (CECS) or an Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS), thus demonstrating that they have the capability to perform these services in accordance with NFPA Standard 96. Interest/capability statements shall be submitted to Wilfredo Perez via e-mail at wilfredo.perez3@va.gov by February 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please provide the following information as an attachment to your response: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 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.