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

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO SOLICITATION 36C25021Q0455 Who is the current incumbent contractor? Answer: Currently, Culpepper & Associates Security is providing security services to these locations Please... QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO SOLICITATION 36C25021Q0455 Who is the current incumbent contractor? Answer: Currently, Culpepper & Associates Security is providing security services to these locations Please confirm the facility contracted elevator service provider (Elevator Contractor) is responsible for providing the manpower and equipment to perform the required testing of the elevators. Answer: Yes. The elevator contractor is responsible for providing the manpower and equipment to perform all testing. This service contract is for semi-annual inspection purposes with 30-day follow-ups. It also covers the onsite verification during the 5-year load test that is performed by the elevator contractor. The Requirements statement lists the unit count as 18 traction/12 hydraulics; however, the SOW gives the unit count as 17 traction/13 hydraulic. Please clarify the unit type and count. Answer: The correct count is 18 Traction / 12 Hydraulic Location Learning Exchange Woman's Health Patient Garage Patient Garage Patient Garage Patient Garage Atrium Atrium Atrium Main Building Main Building Main Building Main Building Main Building Main Building Main Building Main Building SPD Dirty SPD Clean Animal Research Cares Tower Service Cares Tower Service Cares Tower Service Cares Tower Patient Cares Tower Patient Cares Tower Patient Warehouse EMS Sky Bridge PALMS Will the hydraulic elevators for the facility require Category 5 inspections and testing? Answer: 5-year full load test will only be done on Traction Elevators 5. Is the Elevator Service Contractor required to be onsite with the inspector during the Periodic (routine/semiannual) inspection? Answer: The independent elevator will perform the routine/semiannual inspection without the elevator contractor present. This is done independently and inspector will generate a punch list report and provide copies to VA and Elevator contractor for action items Can you please confirm what year and how many units require the 5-year test (full load test)? This information will help supply an accurate quote. Answer: There are a total of 30 Units. Below is each elevator unit to be covered under the Elevator inspection contract. Elevator Listing  Location Elevator # Machine # Pass Fail Notes 1 Learning Exchange LXE1 F90274    2 Woman's Health WH1 New Car-Unknown    3 Patient Garage PPGE1 F90267    4 Patient Garage PPGE2 F90268    5 Patient Garage PPGE3 F90269    6 Patient Garage PPGE4 F90270    7 Atruim AE1 F90271    8 Atruim AE2 F90272    9 Atruim AE3 F90273    10 Main Building PE3 F90236    11 Main Building PE4 F90237    12 Main Building PE5 F90240    13 Main Building PE6 F90241    14 Main Building PE7 F90243    15 Main Building PE8 F90244    16 Main Building SE1 F90233    17 Main Building SE2 F90235    18 SPD Dirty SPD Dirty F90246    19 SPD Clean SPD Clean F90249    20 Animal Research ARPE1 F90245    21 Cares Tower Service CTSE1 F90275    22 Cares Tower Service CTSE2 F90276    23 Cares Tower Service CTSE3 F90279    24 Cares Tower Patient CTPE1 F90275    25 Cares Tower Patient CTPE2 F90276    26 Cares Tower Patient CTPE3 F90277    27 Warehouse Warhouse F90281    28 EMS EMS F90282    29 Sky Bridge SWPE1 F90284    30 PALMS LWPE1 F90283    I wanted to get some clarification on this RFQ. Do you need a Qualified Elevator Inspector to watch the load tests being performed by VA personnel or would you need someone to do that actual load test? Answer: This will require a qualified Elevator inspector to oversee and certify the Elevator Load Test that is performed by the elevator contractor. The current Elevator contractor is Otis Elevator. Can you provide the type for each elevator needing inspections (i.e. passenger, freight, service, dumb waiter, etc.)? Answer: See Listing Below Can you confirm that the 30-day follow up inspections (if needed) will be billed separately from this proposal estimate since they will require additional time and effort that is not quantifiable now? Answer: No. This contract will include all costs for the inspections and 30-day follow-up. All other expenses, including travel and lodging costs will be the responsibility of awardee.  Location Type 1 Learning Exchange Passenger 2 Woman's Health Passenger 3 Patient Garage Passenger 4 Patient Garage Passenger 5 Patient Garage Passenger 6 Patient Garage Passenger 7 Atrium Passenger 8 Atrium Passenger 9 Atrium Passenger 10 Main Building Passenger 11 Main Building Passenger 12 Main Building Passenger 13 Main Building Passenger 14 Main Building Passenger 15 Main Building Passenger 16 Main Building Service 17 Main Building Service 18 SPD Dirty Service 19 SPD Clean Service 20 Animal Research Passenger 21 Cares Tower Service Service 22 Cares Tower Service Service 23 Cares Tower Service Service 24 Cares Tower Patient Passenger 25 Cares Tower Patient Passenger 26 Cares Tower Patient Passenger 27 Warehouse Freight 28 EMS Freight 29 Sky Bridge Passenger 30 PALMS Passenger Who will be performing PM and taking call backs? Answer: The Elevator contractor will be performing the PM s and Call backs Please clarify parts/components that are expected to be covered Answer: All elevator parts and mechanical spaces. This includes, Cars, hoistways, cables, jibs, safeties. This is a semi-annual inspection of the cars and their maintenance. Please clarify which elevators are considered single use elevators and the work would need to be performed on OT. The OT requirement is for maintenance only (ie. 5-year load test). This contract is for inspection purposes. Learning Exchange, woman s health, SPD Clean, SPD Dirty, Animal Research, Warehouse, EMS, Sky Bridge, PALMS Any chance in an extension on this request for bid by next Friday? Answer: As of right now, no extension has been considered. Quotes are due by 3-26-2021 by 3 pm est. by email The Pricing Schedule does NOT include the requirements for the Category 5 (5 year) inspections/Tests however; they are addressed in the SOW. Can you provide the last known test dates for the Category 5 inspections? (Original submission for clarification) Answer: The 5-year full load test was completed in 2020. They will be required again in 2025 Are the last known dates of the Category 5 (Full Load) test/ inspections available, if so, please provide in order to submit an accurate pricing proposal. Answer: The 5-year full load test was completed in 2020. They will be required again in 2025 If not, please provide the Option Year, in which the 5 Year Test and inspections are required/due, in order to submit an accurate pricing proposal. Answer: Please see the answer in question 15 Please confirm the facility contracted elevator service provider is responsible for providing the needed manpower and equipment to perform the actual testing of the elevators. Answer: Yes. The elevator contractor is responsible for providing the manpower and equipment to perform all testing. This service contract is for semi-annual inspection purposes with 30-day follow-ups. It also covers the onsite verification during the 5-year load test that is performed by the elevator contractor. The Requirements statement gives the unit count as 18 traction/12 hydraulics, the SOW gives the unit count as 17 traction/13 hydraulic. Which is correct? Answer: The correct count is 18 Traction / 12 Hydraulic Will the hydraulic elevators for the facility require Category 5 inspections and testing? Answer: No Is the contracted elevator service provider required to be onsite with the inspector during the Periodic (routine) inspection? Answer: No

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

All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this source sought announcement. The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking sour... All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this source sought announcement. The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking sources that can provide: A Multi- Year Service Contract to provide Semi-Annual, Annual, 30 Day Follow Up inspections, and a Five (5) Year Full Load Tests, and on the 18 Traction Elevators and 12 Hydraulic Elevators located at the Wade Park VA Medical Facility. . The VA Contracting Officer reserves the right to issue multiple awards as a result of this solicitation. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541350. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a three-year firm-fixed-price contract. The solicitation shall be posted to the Contract Opportunities website on or about March 9, 2021 as a Request for Quote. Responses to the solicitation shall be due on March 26, 2021 by 3pm est. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Correspondence or questions regarding the solicitation may be directed to Roman Savino, Contract Specialist at roman.savino@va.gov with 36C25021Q0455" in the subject line by Friday March 19, 2021 at 3:00 pm est. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired. The procurement is subject to the availability of funds.