Inactive
Notice ID:36C24823Q2007
Page 5 of 5 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 resea...
Page 5 of 5 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 Intrusion and Detection system Services for (VA) Caribbean Healthcare Systems (VACHS) in San Juan Puerto Rico and regional clinics located at Ceiba, Guayama, Ponce, Mayaguez, Carolina, Saint Thomas, Saint Croix, Utuado, Comerio, and Arecibo. 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 (VACHS) and regional clinics located at Ceiba, Guayama, Ponce, Mayaguez, Carolina, Saint Thomas, Saint Croix, Utuado, Comerio, and Arecibo. 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 SAM.gov | 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 561621 (Security Systems Services except locksmiths) with a Small Business Size Standard of $25 Million. The Product Service Code is H363 (Inspection- Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems). CONTRACTOR S QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Provide Service contract to include labor, equipment, and materials for perform Intrusion and Detection system Services for (VA) Caribbean Healthcare Systems (VACHS) in San Juan Puerto Rico and regional clinics located at Ceiba, Guayama, Ponce, Mayaguez, Carolina, Saint Thomas, Saint Croix, Utuado, Comerio, and Arecibo. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall perform twenty-four (24) hours remote monitoring of the security and alarm system, routine preventive maintenance and testing every month. Maintenance services includes, both audio and visual, such as motion detectors, wiring, microwaves, modems, circuitry, monitors, switches, alarms, computers, boards, equipment for data transmission and storage. The Contractor shall have technicians certified in the equipment NAPCO panels, models 1632 and 816. At certain specified sites (Ceiba, Ponce, Mayaguez) the contractor shall immediately dispatch a guard response to the activation; security guard response shall arrive to designated facility within thirty (30) minutes of alarm activation. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate stock of all parts and components for immediate replacement and maintaining a fully functioning system. 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). Responses to this notice shall include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar performances which you have provided services to, 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. 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. 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. It is anticipated that the contract will be a Firm Fixed Price with a base period and four option periods of twelve (12) months each. 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, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 3:00pm Eastern time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to carol.baezrosario@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.
