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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 hand... 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. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), 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. Please advise if you carry this product or a suitable or equal . Also include company socio-economic status and size. If you have any questions or concerns in reference to the Parts Listing please provide as well. EMAIL INFORMATION TO: Amanda.Beck@va.gov. It is anticipated that a Request for Quotes will be issued in June 2020. Award of a firm fixed price contract is contemplated by July 2020. This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of performing the requirements to warrant a socio-economic set-aside or full & open competition. It is strongly recommended that interested parties register in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Biz database and the Small Business Administration (SBA) database. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ and www.sba.gov/, respectively. Interested parties responding to this sources sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) documentation relating to capability of performance (3) intentions of subcontracting program to include set-asides if any; (4) proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz or SBA websites or intention of registration prior to submission of offers to a solicitation; (5) If you are a distributor a statement from the manufacturer that your company is an authorized distributor; (6) a statement to inform the government if you are a manufacturer or distributor; (7) any information regarding FSS Schedule availability; (8) SAM Registration (9) any other pertinent company documentation. The response date to this Sources Sought notice is June 10, 2020 at 1:00 pm AZ time. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only to determine if a socio-economic set-aside, or full & open competition, or a sole-source procurement is appropriate. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable via Amanda.Beck@va.gov, and are highly preferred. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE OTHER THAN WHAT IS NOTED HEREIN. ALL FIRMS ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO CALL THE INDIVIDUAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION. This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with any equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer warranty. The quote MUST include evidence of authorized distributor status for the manufacturer being quoted. Statement of Work Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Background: Northern Arizona VA Health Care System requires their fire extinguishers to be inspected and serviced per NFPA 10 Chapter 7. As stated in NFPA 10 chapter 7.1.1, the owner or designated agent shall be responsible for inspection, maintenance. Fire Extinguisher Work to be Performed: All fire extinguishers shall be inspected annually in the month of February by a trained and certified person. (Fire extinguishers types include dry chemical, Halotron, water mist (MRI safe), and Class A/K for kitchen grease fires). A total of approximately 453 extinguishers are on site (table 1). Table 1. Approximate count and types of fire extinguishers Size: Class A/K Class K MRI (Water Mist) Class ABC Halotron 2.5Lbs 20 5Lbs 99 7 10Lbs 288 16 20Lbs 16 2 5 Total 16 2 412 23 Fire extinguishers that pass the annual inspection shall have a tag placed on it (immediately after the inspection) indicating who performed the annual inspection and the month, day, and year of the inspection. The inspection tag shall have available room on the back of the tag to record monthly inspections (performed by VA staff). Pin security seal tags shall be replaced with a new security tag with the current year. Fire extinguishers that need their six-year or hydrostatic testing shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 10 and shall be performed by a certified extinguishing servicing company. For Calendar 2021, out of the 453 extinguishers the following number of dry chemical extinguishers will need to have their five and/or six-year maintenance test performed: Extinguisher Size: Dry Chemical (ABC Class) 2.5Lbs 0 5Lbs 5 10Lbs 5 10LBS Halo 10 10AK 3 20Lbs 1 Total 23 For Calendar 2021, approximately ninety-two (92) Dry Chemical extinguishers will need to have their 12-year (hydrostatic test) conducted. Extinguisher Size: Dry Chemical (ABC Class) 2.5Lbs 2 5Lbs 30 10Lbs 57 5Lbs Halo 2 20Lbs 1 Total 92 Removal of fire extinguishers for servicing will be coordinated with the Safety Section and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Note: All extinguishers needing to be serviced cannot be removed at once. Extinguishers that pass the six-year maintenance and/or 12-year Hydrostatic testing shall be marked with a tag (e.g. labeled or tag) and with an inspection ring around the neck of the cylinder. Markings shall contain at least the following information: what respective test/maintenance was performed, the date it was completed, and who performed the respective maintenance. An annual inspection tag and pin security seal tag as described in the above section shall also be placed on the fire extinguisher before it is returned to the Northern AZ VA Health Care System. Six-year maintenance shall be performed within 10 business days from the day the fire extinguishers are removed from the Northern AZ VA Health Care System site by the contractor. Six-year maintenance shall be performed within 10 business days from the day the fire extinguishers are removed from the Northern AZ VA Health Care System site by the contractor. 12-year hydrostatic testing shall be performed within 15 business days from the day the fire extinguishers are removed from the Northern AZ VA Health Care System site by the contractor.