Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional in... 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 1.A. Project Title: VA GLA Oxygen Upgrade Bldg. 99 and Bldg. 200 1.B. Description: The O2 systems in Bldg 99 and 200 are outdated and no longer supportable by parts. 1.C. Project Location: VA GLA, Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, 16111 Plummer St, North Hills, CA 91343 1.D. Solicitation Type - Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26210Q1083. 1.E. Set Aside: This solicitation is set aside for Small Businesses entities 1.F. Applicable NAICS code: 238220, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors 1.G. Small Business Size Standard: $16.5 Million 1.H. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.I. Period of Performance: 60 days from notice to proceed 1.J. Wage Determination: SCA Wage Determination No. WD 2015-5613 R17 1K. Key solicitation milestones are: 1.K.1. A site survey will NOT be conducted. 1.K.2. Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to peter.kim33@va.gov no later than 1000 am Friday, July 23, 2021. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted on beta.sam.gov 1.K.3. Submit written offers in accordance with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Complete and submit enclosure 2 via email no later than 1000 am Thursday July 29, 2021 to peter.kim33@va.gov. Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the offer packet: 1.K.3.A. Vendor Information 1.K.3.B. Acknowledgement of amendments 1.K.3.C. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions 1.K.3.D. Schedule of services 1.K.3.E. Documentation to demonstrate that the offeror has required experience with medical oxygen systems 2. Statement of Work. 2.A. Scope. The O2 systems in Bldg. 200 and Bldg. 99are outdated and no longer supported by parts and require upgrade. Contractor shall provide regulators, hoses, adapters and carts for back up Oxygen until job completion. 2.B. Specific Tasks: 2.B.1. Remove existing O2 systems in Bldg. 99 and Bldg. 200 2.B.2. Bldg. 99 O2 install the following 2.B.2.a. Tri tech or equivalent Fully Auto Digital Manifold for Use with Portable Bulk Vessels 2.B.2.b. Oxygen, 50 psi, Includes: Ø Dual line regulators (5 125 psi) Ø ¾ source valve x ½ mnpt Ø Weatherproof cabinet Ø One person mounting bracket 2.B.2.c. Disconnect existing electrical circuits and reconnect to new manifold. Low voltage and 120 VAC 2.B.2.d. Install a new Cardinal Storm or equivalent Digital Display (Weight Indicator) - 2 Each Ø Stainless steel NEMA 4X / IP66 enclosure Ø Desk / Wall mount Ø 0.6" high LED display Ø Keyboard or push-button tare Ø 4 Bi directional RS 232 interfaces Ø 1 USB B port Ø Programmable print format Ø ID storage Ø Selectable weight units Ø AC power standard with optional DC power card available Ø One 2XX optional card slot Ø Stores one tare weigh Ø Digital fill control Ø Checkweigher or 8 PWC's Ø Count mode Ø Axle weighing program Ø NTEP Certificate: 01 011 2.B.2.e. Cardinal or equivalent Mild Steel Frameless Floor Scale 2 each Ø Capacity: 5,000 lb Ø Platform: 36" x 36" Ø Economic design, no lower frame Ø Made in USA quality Ø Stainless steel load cells Ø Mild steel construction 2.B.2.f. Cardinal or equivalent 36" Ramp for Economy Design Floor Hugger - 2 each, Checkered Steel Construction 2.B.2.g. Inspect and Certify new Liquid Manifold System 2.B.3. Building 200 Equipment 2.B.3.a. Set up a back feed on the oxygen system to allow the manifold to be replaced 2.B.3.b. Remove existing O2 manifold 2.B.3.c. Install Amico or equivalent Automatic Dome Loaded Manifold with Digital Gauges Oxygen 2.B.3.d. Amico or equivalent Header Bar Assembly, 9x9, Straight with Copper Pigtails Oxygen 2.B.3.e. Test and verify new manifold and alarm points 2.B.4. Vendor will provide certification Reports for both newly installed O2 systems 2.B.5. Contractor qualifications. 2.B.5.a. Offeror must possess a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety card. 2.B.5.b. Contractor must be a licensed Medical Gas Plumbing Contractor certified to remove, replace and certify Liquid O2 Manifolds. 2.B.5.c. Contractor must have at least 5 years experience in testing and repairing medical gas systems. 2.C. General Requirements 2.C.1. Rules of the Station: Contractor shall comply with all rules of the facility, including security badging, non-smoking and privacy, and reporting to the COR upon arrival at the facility. 2.C.2. Smoking Policy. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the grounds of any VHA facility. Per VHA Directive 1085 dated March 5, 2019, it is VHA policy that all VHA health care facilities, including hospitals, community clinics, administrative offices and Vet Centers, will be smoke-free for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors effective October 1, 2019. There will no longer be designated smoking areas. 2.C.3. Contractor shall obtain a Contractor I.D. Badge from the VA police. All Contractor personnel are required to wear I.D Badge during the entire time on VA campus. 2.C.4. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, are subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citations answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court. 2.D. Performance Monitoring. The Contracting Office Representative (COR) will monitor contractor performance. The COR will certify the work was done in accordance with the SOW. COR will inspect the system once the service has been completed and the system is returned to normal operation. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable regulations and guidelines of the Joint Commission (JC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), California Public Utility Commission and/or any other pertinent federal, state, and local policies relating to the herein mentioned work. All tasks accomplished by the Contractor personnel shall be performed to preclude damage or defacement to patient or Government-owned property, equipment and facilities. The Contractor shall report any damage caused by the Contractor personnel to the COR. The Contractor shall replace items or repair property, equipment or facilities to previous condition, if the Contractor is determined to be at fault for the damage. 2.E. Work Hours: Working hours shall be between 7A and 3P Monday to Friday. 2.E.1 The Vendor is not required to provide service on the following National holidays, nor shall the Vendor be paid for these holidays. The following national holidays observed by the Federal Government: New Year s Day 1 January Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States. 2.F. Changes to contract: Only those services specified herein are authorized. Changes to the contract are not authorized and reimbursement shall not be made for any work services performed outside the scope of this contract, unless prior authorization is obtained in writing from the Contracting Officer. 2.G. Safety 2.G.1. All personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering on VA property shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and VA safety and fire regulations and codes, which are in effect during the performance period of the contract. 2.G.2. Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with existing relevant, accredited standards and codes to minimize the possibility of injury to personnel, or damage to Government equipment. Every effort shall be made to safeguard human life and property. 2.G.3. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include, but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 1910 and 1926, NFPA 70E, Article 130.7 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29CFR1910.137 2.G.4. Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. 2.G.5. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. Contractor shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, or others, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by him/her or his/her employee s fault or negligence. Contractor shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance prescribed by the laws of the Federal Government. 2.H. Insurance Coverage. 2.H.1. The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, while the contract is in effect, Workers Compensation and Employee s Public Liability Insurance in accordance with Federal and State of California and/or Nevada laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract. 2.H.2. The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract. 3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06 Effective July 12, 2021. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and can be found in enclosure 1. 3.A. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items 3.B. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items 3.C. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items 3.D. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Items 3.E. VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance