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OBJECTIVE To perform annual Infra-red Thermography of all electrical panels and transformers within Building(s) 1, 7, 10, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 40, 62, 99, 200, 201 and 202 at the Sepulveda VA Medical C... OBJECTIVE To perform annual Infra-red Thermography of all electrical panels and transformers within Building(s) 1, 7, 10, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 40, 62, 99, 200, 201 and 202 at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center Facility in North Hills, CA 91343. The government is looking to execute a Base YR plus a 4-year option in which the Government may execute 2. BACKGROUND VHA Directive 1028 states that each facility shall perform an Annual Preventative Maintenance Inspection to include Infra-red Thermography of all electrical equipment; electrical distribution panels and transformers. VHA Directive 1028 will be included in this solicitation package.

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

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a sol... This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) Unique Entity ID (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare Systems is seeking information for an annual electrical systems and infa-red inspection and as needed emergency repairs for the Sepulveda VA Medical Center located at 16111 Plummer St., North Hills, CA 931343 and the Downtown VA Medical Facility located at 351 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238210 ($16.5 Million). Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to edward.condreay@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Edward Condreay, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 4:00 pm PST on August 24, 2022. Draft of Scope of Work STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) OBJECTIVE To perform annual Infra-red Thermography of all electrical panels and transformers within Building(s) 1, 7, 10, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 40, 62, 99, 200, 201 and 202 at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center Facility in North Hills, CA 91343. The government is looking to execute a Base YR plus a 4-year option in which the Government may execute 2. BACKGROUND VHA Directive 1028 states that each facility shall perform an Annual Preventative Maintenance Inspection to include Infra-red Thermography of all electrical equipment; electrical distribution panels and transformers. VHA Directive 1028 will be included in this submitted package. SCOPE Contractor to provide the labor, equipment and material to perform Infra-red Thermography on all Electrical Panels and Transformers within Building(s) 1, 7, 10, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 40, 62, 99, 200, 201 and 202 at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center Facility in North Hills, CA 91343. Contractor to provide a written Report and Photos in a 3-ring binder within 15 days of completion of all problems found during the Inspection. A Journeyman Electrician Certified within the State of California, and a Certified Infra-Red Technician are required for this service. Contractor shall furnish Submittals for Proof of Certification for all Employees or Subcontractors working on this project to the VA for approval after this proposal is executed. VA Sepulveda OPC & Nursing Home Engineering Department s working Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm 4. PERFORMANCE MONITORING The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will monitor contractor performance and certify the work was done in accordance with the SOW. 5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS N/A 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE This is a base plus options contract. Contract period shall be for one (1) base year plus up to four (4) one (1) year option year(s) with the Government having sole right to exercise option(s). Base YR: 09/30/2022 09/29/2023 Option YR 1: 09/30/2023 09/29/2024 Option YR 2: 09/30/2024 09/29/2025 Option YR 3: 09/30/2025 09/29/2026 Option YR 4: 09/30/2026 09/29/2027 hours of Work: VA Sepulveda Electronics Shop Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm ** Excluding National holidays. National Holidays: New Year s Day January 01 Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 04 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. Government Agencies, and any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America. Overtime & Holiday Pay: Any overtime and/or holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government. Contractor will bill and be paid for actual services provided by Contractor personnel. Contractor will not be paid for availability or on-call services unless otherwise provided herein. Contractor Personnel Background Requirements The Office of Security and Law Enforcement provides Department-wide policy on the assignment of appropriate position sensitivity designations associated with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) positions involving national security and public trust responsibilities, and on the level of background investigations required for applicants for, and incumbents of, those positions. In addition to VA employees, the policy and investigative requirements are applicable to Contractor personnel who require access to VA computer systems designated as sensitive. Personnel who require access to VA computer systems shall be subject to all necessary background investigations and receive a favorable adjudication from the VA Office of Security and Law Enforcement to ensure compliance with such policy. If such investigation has not been completed prior to contract commencement, the Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of those individuals performing under the contract. Should the contract require Contractor personnel to maintain U.S. citizenship, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance. Regardless of U.S. citizenship requirements, Contractor personnel are required to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, unless otherwise specified in this contract or agreed to by the Government. The cost of such investigations shall be borne by the Contractor, either in advance or as reimbursement to the Government. The level of sensitivity shall be determined by the Government on the basic of the type of access required. The level of sensitivity will determine the depth of the investigation and the cost thereof. At this time, the current estimated costs for such investigations are as follows: Level of Sensitivity Background investigation level Approximate Cost Low Risk National Agency Check with Written Inquiries $   231.00 Moderate Risk Minimum Background Investigation $   825.00 High Risk Background Investigation $ 3,465.00 The Contractor shall be required to furnish all applicable employee information required to conduct the investigation, such as, but not limited to, the name, address, and social security number of Contractor personnel. The VA will provide all the necessary instructions and guidance for submission of the documents required to conduct the background investigation. Background investigations shall not be required for Contractor personnel who will not be required to access VA computer systems nor gain access to sensitive materials. Contractor Personnel The Contractor shall provide a contract program manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor s Program Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. Program Manager Company Name: Address: Business Phone No: Contact Name: Title: Email: Contractor Employees The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. Contract Personnel shall be subject to the same quality assurance standards or exceed current recognized national standards as established by the Joint Commission (JC). Badge 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 facility. The I.D Badge MUST have an identification picture and shall state the name of the individual and the company represented. Parking: It is the responsibility of the contract personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Parking information is available from VA Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for any parking violations. Smoking: Contractor personnel may smoke only in designated areas. It is the responsibility of the VISN 22 Healthcare Facilities to provide a safe and healthful environment for employees and patients and to serve as a leader in community health awareness and education. It is in fulfillment of this obligation that the facilities are committed to the establishment of a smoke-free environment. This policy applies to every location in the Healthcare Facilities. There shall be no smoking within 25 feet of all entrances to buildings. Smoking is allowed in all outside areas that are 25 feet away from entrances to buildings unless indicated otherwise. Enclosed patios connected to facility buildings are considered part of the building and as such are non-smoking areas. ADP Security: Protection of Computer Equipment, confidentiality of patient information, and the integrity of computer software/data at all Healthcare Facilities are essential. Software installed on each PC is copyrighted and copy of software for use elsewhere is prohibited. In the event of a possible security violation, the Healthcare Center s ADP Security Committee shall investigate and recommend corrective action to the appropriate agency. Insurance Coverage 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. 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. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to furnish certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage specified by FAR 52.228-5 and per FAR Subpart 28.307-2 has been obtained and that it may not be changed or canceled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer. Contractor is required to provide copies of proof of Workers Compensation and Employee Public Liability Insurance within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification of contract award. Invoicing & Payment Contractor shall list in the space below the name(s) and Address(es) of customer service department with whom the Government facilities shall place orders: Company Name: Address: Business Phone No: Contact Name: Email: The Contractor shall submit in arrears a properly completed itemized invoice in accordance with FAR clauses 52.212-4(g) Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items via OB10 www.ob10.gov Invoices submitted for payment shall be reviewed for accuracy and shall be subject to approval by the Government prior to issuance of payment. The invoice MUST be itemized to include the following information. Facility name and address where service was provided Contract number Purchase order number Quantity Cost Date No advance payments shall be authorized. Payment shall be made on a monthly arrears for services provided during the billing month in arrears in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, para. (i) Upon submission of a properly prepared invoice for prices stipulated in this contract for services delivered and accepted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, less any deductions stipulated in this contract. Payment of invoices may be delayed if the appropriate invoices as specified in the contract are not completed and submitted as required. VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19 Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following: Documentation requirements: If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination. If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service. Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel. Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.