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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis to conduct market research for developing a procurement strategy for HVAC-R, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Support Task Orders at the following loca... This is a Sources Sought Synopsis to conduct market research for developing a procurement strategy for HVAC-R, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Support Task Orders at the following location: Boise, Idaho VA Medical Center (138) 500 W. Fort St. Boise, ID 83702-4598 These facilities contain campus buildings listed as eligible for the National Historic Register. One Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) will be awarded for the Boise, Idaho VAMC. The scope of work is for the maintenance, repair, replacement and/ or demolition of Plumbing Systems, HVAC-R Systems, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, and Control Systems that may include ancillary construction and can include but is not limited to the following: Plumbing and Pipe Systems Drain, Waste, and Vents repair and replacement Compressed gas system components, including air, oxygen, and vacuum systems and repair and replacement Medical Center Medical gas analysis and certification Plumbing leak repair Pipe Insulation and labeling Sewer and storm drain, unplugging, clearing, and jetting Unplugging of toilets, urinals, sinks, showers, and laves Grease trap cleaning Sump pump repair and servicing Steam system testing, repair, replacement, or demolition Heating hot water loop testing and repair Chilled water loop testing and repair Water balance of chilled water and heating hot water Underground fire-line-piping, irrigation-line-piping, and valves repairs and replacement Underground geothermal heating lines and valves repair and replacement Underground building drains and sewers lines repair and replacement Underground domestic water lines repair and replacement Excavation of underground pipes, lines, and valves to repair or replace Geothermal heating lines and valves in buildings repair or replace Geothermal production well and injection well maintenance and repair Geothermal pump and motors, maintenance, repair, and replacement Domestic water hot, cold, and recirculation lines and valves repair and replacement Backflow device testing and repair Plumbing Fixture installation, replacement, repair, or removal Emergency eye wash and shower repair or replacement Heat exchangers installation, repair, and replacement Water heaters installation, repair, and replacement Pressure vessels welding and certification Pressure vessel installation, repair, and replacement Steam traps, steam valves, steam pumps, condensate pumps, installation, repair, and replacement Water Pumps installation, repair, and replacement Sewer lift stations repairs Reverse Osmosis stations, water softeners, chlorination stations, and water filters installation, repair, and replacement Plumbing Demolition HVAC-R systems Supply, return, and exhaust duct work testing, repair, installation, and demolition Direct Digital Controls parts, comm wire, and software installation, upgrade, repair, and replacement (Automated Logic-Web Control and Alerton Compass) Variable Speed Drives repair and replacement (with ABB Drives) Electric motors repair and replacement Fan repair and replacement VAV and CAV box repair, replacement, and tuning Coil cleaning, repair, and replacement AC Compressor repair, replacement, and maintenance HVAC-R electrical work Hot water boilers repair Steam boilers repair Water treatment Chillers repair Dryers, contactors, switches, circuit boards, relays, wire, terminals, disconnects, refrigerants, oils, lubricants, conduit, freeze stat, capacitors, fuses, UV lamps, reversing valve, defrost controls Ice Machines repair and replacement Air Handlers repair and replacement Shafts, bearings, sheaves, belts, filters, frames, skins, doors, hatches, hinges, coils, filter racks, and dampers Actuators Circuit setters Air conditioning, DX Cooling, VRF system repairs Heat pumps repair and replacement Heating, gas valves, gas train, gas piping, furnace, de-humidifier, repair and replacement Humidifiers repair and replacement Cooling towers repair and replacement Fan coils repair and replacement Walk in Cooler-Freezer/Refrigeration, repairs Medical refrigerators and freezers repairs Kitchen refrigeration cabinets and coolers repairs Penetrations through firewalls repairs and fireproofing TAB (testing, adjusting, and air balancing) Filter servicing and cleaning Exhaust fan repairs HVAC-R demolition Repair and Testing of Electrical Systems Cummins Power Generators and controls Transformers Transmission lines Conduits above and below grade Panels, breakers, fuses, circuits switches, relays, and outlets lamps, bulbs, standard and LED General electrical gear and components Elevators and elevator support systems Repair and Testing of Mechanical Systems Medical Air stations, compressors, valves, and equipment Medical air piping systems Medical Vacuum stations, compressors, valves, and equipment Dental Air stations, compressors, valves, and equipment Dental Vacuum stations, compressors, valves, and equipment Dental Amalgamator and heavy metal filters Dental plaster traps repair Medical Bulk Oxygen tanks, valves, fill nozzles, and supply lines Air compressors Equipment stands, supports, and platforms Support Carpentry, general and specialty Concrete forming, pouring, repair and finishing Framing and roofing Insulation Drywall and spackling Painting and specialty wall coverings Flooring Doors, windows, and hardware Landscaping, arboriculture, gardening, sprinklers Cabinets Electric security locks and door operators The prime contractor must hold a current Plumbing contractor license and a current HVAC-R contractor license in the state of Idaho and have a place of business within 50 miles of the Boise, Idaho VAMC. The prime contractor will warranty all materials, equipment, software and labor required provided by the prime contractor or any sub-contractor working under the prime contractor for one year from the moment the materials, equipment or software is brought online and made operational. The prime contractor will keep a record of all materials, equipment, and software installed under this SATOC to ensure the warranty dates are accurate and discernable based on each task order. The prime contractor will ensure all warranty work is to be carried out in an expeditious manner without delay to completion once a defect is identified in material, equipment, software, or workmanship. The sub-contractors who work under the prime contractor must carry the appropriate contractor s licensure and certification for the trade/craft work they perform in the state of Idaho under the prime contractor. Sub-contractors such as an; Electrical contractor, Medical Gas Installer-Tester-Certifier, Backflow Device Tester, TAB Contractor, Pharmacy/Lab Hood Tester/Certifier, above ground and underground Utility contractor, Direct Digital Control Contractor, shall have the required factory certification, dealer license, Industry certification, and or State of Idaho Contractor licensure to perform work in their specialty trade/craft in the state of Idaho sufficient to meet all specialty codes and requirements. All trade/craft journeyman and apprentice workers who are required to be licensed in the state of Idaho to do their trade/craft work must hold a valid certification issued by the state of Idaho in their specialty trade/craft if they are to be dispatched to the Boise VA Medical Center to perform trade/craft work. During the contract period, the facility staff will identify projects for Task Orders that will be issued by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer has the right to withdraw proposed Task Orders before and after the receipt of the Contractor s proposal for the requested Task Orders. All parts, materials, equipment, or software installed at the Boise VA Medical Center must be approved by the VA prior to installation. Any parts, materials, equipment, or software installed without prior approval will be subject to removal and replacement with approved parts, materials, equipment, or software by the prime contractor without additional cost to the VA. All parts, materials, equipment, and software that are installed at the VA must be of the most recent and relevant edition manufactured. No obsolete or legacy parts, materials, equipment, or software will be accepted or installed at the Boise VA Medical Center. The prime contractor will provide the VA with all required contractor, journeyman, and apprentice trade licenses and certifications for the prime contractor and the prime contractor employees. The prime contractor will provide the VA with all required sub-contractor licensure and certifications as well as the licenses and certifications of the sub-contractor s employees who will be dispatched to the Boise VA Medical Center for trade/craft work. The prime contractor will also ensure that anyone who installs, repairs, or replaces, Direct Digital Controls or does any programing of the Direct Digital Controls at the Boise VA Medical Center is a certified Automated Logic Web Control technician who is employed by an authorized Automated Logic Web Control dealer within 50 miles of Boise, Idaho. The prime contractor will ensure that all third-party software and devices installed at the Boise VA Medical Center shall be provided to and become the property of the Boise VA Medical center. No proprietary software shall be allowed. All software shall be provided to the VA as a fully functional and operational copy; accessible and usable by VA employees, at no extra charge or expense. The prime contractor will understand that any consultation, survey, or project bid work done by the prime contractor or a sub-contractor of the prime contractor will become the exclusive intellectual property of the VA and does not obligate the VA in any way to hire the prime contractor or the prime contractor s subcontractor to perform work based on any consultation, survey, or project bid. The apprentice to journeyman ratio will be one journeyman to one apprentice. The prime contractor may choose to use all journeyman workers. The sub-contractor may choose to use all journeyman workers. The apprentice will be continuously supervised by a journeyman who is onsite working without exception. The apprentice to be supervised by a journeyman must be a fourth- or fifth-year apprentice at minimum. No helper or laborer will be permitted to take the place of an apprentice or be added to the journeyman to apprentice ratio at any time. A fourth-year apprentice is one who has completed the third year of apprenticeship classes with a passing grade and has completed 6000 hours of on the job training under the direction of a journeyman worker in the State of Idaho. Work may take place during regular business hours, after regular business hours, on weekends, and on federal holidays based on the needs of the VA or at the request of the CO, COR, or FMS management. The Contractor will have two hours to begin work of approved emergency task orders and two working days to begin work of non-emergency task orders. Work is to be carried out in an expeditious manner without delay to completion once the contract officer sends an award and or notice to proceed to the contractor. Federal holidays are: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Washington s Birthday (Presidents Day), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Task Orders shall be based on individual projects. Most of the task orders awarded under each SATOC will range between $2,500.00 and $50,000.00 with an individual task order ceiling of approximately $100,000.00. The contract maximum will be $300,000.00 annually. The NAICS codes for this procurement will be: 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, and the small business standard is $16.5 million. For emergency situations the prime contractor should be able to respond and be on site ready to work within 2 hours and have a place of business within 50 miles of the Boise VA Medical Center. In accordance with 5 CFR 351.203 Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area that usually constitutes one area for employment purposes. It includes any population center (or two or more neighboring ones) and the surrounding localities in which people live and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to their usual employment. It is anticipated that the contract performance period will include 1, one-year basic period, and 4, one-year option periods for a maximum contract life of 5 years, should all options be exercised. This announcement is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals. This announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Department of Veterans Affairs. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. All interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit responses, via e-mail, to the attention of Krystal Weeks, Contract Specialist, by email: krystal.weeks@va.gov. No telephone calls will be accepted. All responses to the Sources Sought Synopsis should be received as soon as possible but no later than 2:00 PM (Mountain Time) on March 7, 2020. To be considered, you are requested to provide, at a minimum, the following information in your response: Company name, address and phone number. Copies of your Company State of Idaho HVAC-R contractor license and your Company State of Idaho Plumbing Contractor license. Company DUNS number and point of contact with phone number and email address. Socio-Economic Category or Categories. Business size (e.g. certified 8(a), small business, women-owned small business, small disadvantaged business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, or veteran-owned small business) to include any official teaming arrangements as a partnership or joint venture. Company profile to include NAICS code it is registered for and verification of a current SAM registration. NOTE: Information provided will be held in strict confidence. Comments will be shared with the Government and project management team. The Government will not reimburse responders for any cost associated with providing information in response to this announcement.