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

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY The VHA Government intends to set-aside this requirement for SDVOSB. However, the Government is interested in other poten... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY The VHA Government intends to set-aside this requirement for SDVOSB. However, the Government is interested in other potential sources that can provide the required product and/or services. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this source sought notice announcement. The purpose of this SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 513210. The Government is conducting market research to determine potential sources having the skills, capabilities, and experience to perform the described work. Responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUCEMENT will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, a solicitation announcement may be published on Contract Opportunities (Sam.gov) or other Electronic Governmentwide Point of Entry (EGPE). Responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE are not considered adequate responses to any potential solicitation announcement. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ANNOUCEMENT ONLY and is NOT a request for proposals or quotes. Information received as a result of this sources sought notice will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT. Respondents will NOT be notified of the results or the Government s determination on whether to conduct a competitive procurement and/or set-aside to limit competition among any specific socio-economic category. All interested contractors should notify the Network Contracting Office 15 via email at Albert.CheeksJr@va.gov by 12:00 p.m. January 31, 2025. Central Standard. Responses must include the sources sought notice with 36C25525Q0140 and Vehicle Charging Software in the subject line of their email response. STATEMENT OF WORK Three (3) Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Station ChargePoint Systems and Data Subscription EKHCS VAMC (LEAVENWORTH, KS AND TOPEKA, KS VAMCS) I. Scope: The Eastern Kansas Health Care System is looking to acquire service, maintenance, and web portal access for ChargePoint data and charging of Government Electric Vehicles using the BEAM EVARC units currently installed. The ChargePoint units serial numbers include: 223541076357 (BEAM UNIT # 667), 230741032227 (BEAM UNIT # 668), 3) 224341101726 (BEAM UNIT # 669). A base plus four (4) option years of ChargePoint Assure for three (3) CT4000 stations to include Parts and Labor Warranty, Remote Technical Support, On-Site Repairs when needed, Unlimited Configuration Changes, and Reporting. Response time from initial notification for repairs/service is a minimum of two (2) business days to restore or provide a solution (repair parts on order) to restore to full system utilization. Vendor will provide a contact method and will only respond to the Agency s designated POCs for calls/request for service. Commercial Cloud Plan subscription with station management features such as: Custom Video uploads and Automatic Software Updates, driver and fleet management features including Access Control and Pricing & Automatic Payment Collection, as well as energy and power management features which include Power Sharing, Real-time dashboards and reports provided for applicable features. Station Activation purchase required. Period of Agreement: Unless otherwise specified, this contract will be a base plus four (4) option years. Special Consideration: Contract personnel while on VA property cannot smoke or use tobacco. There is no expectation to interact with patients or enter any patient care only areas, no special access requirements are expected. Current Equipment: Three (3) ChargePoint Terminals, one (1) at each location: One (1) Unit attached to EVARC Unit #667 Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center Building 21 4101 S. 4th St. Leavenworth, KS 66048 5014 USA Two Units (1) each attached to EVARC Units #668 & #669 Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center Building 3 2200 Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 66622 0001 USA DESCRIPTION - CT4000 stations (dual port) charging station (3 units)