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

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in re... THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT 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. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following: The contractor shall provide full-service maintenance to the Universal Power Supply which will include full preventative (FPMI) and quarterly (QMI) maintenance inspections, 24-hour emergency repairs, and all necessary travel, parts (including shipping and handling), and labor for equipment located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Wichita, Kansas as described in this Statement of Work. Emergency Service and Preventative Maintenance Program includes 24/7/365 emergency service with a four (4) hour or less response time. Full-Service Coverage includes replacements, service, parts, and labor. On-site replacement time for batteries, either remedial or full-string, and emergency capacitor repairs will be billed separately. Quarterly maintenance inspections shall be accomplished during the months of October, January, April, and July. The preventative maintenance shall consist of a complete check of the equipment, making all necessary adjustments, alignments, cleaning, lubrications, and calibrations to ensure equipment meets or exceeds the manufacturer s original specifications. Replacement of batteries will be quoted separately upon request. Work shall be performed in accordance with current IEEE and OEM standards. All work must be performed by certified service personnel. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the brand name. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number. Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW. Please provide your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Al Cheeks, Albert.CheeksJr@va.gov with email subject line containing, 36C25524Q0238, Universal Power Supply . Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 1200pm CST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation