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SERVICE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DEAERATOR (DA) STEAM TANK SAFETY VALVE This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information re... SERVICE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DEAERATOR (DA) STEAM TANK SAFETY VALVE 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. RFI # 36C26223Q0349 Page 1 of Responses to this Sources Sought request shall be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research only to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of small business capabilities, including Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB) interested sources capable of performing the work. The NAICS for this requirement is NACIS 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Interested and capable sources shall respond to this notice by completing the source questionnaire herein and emailing to gene.chu2@va.gov (reference RFI # 36C26223Q0349 in the email subject heading), no later than Thursday, 12/29/2021 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time Los Angeles.] SOURCE QUESTIONNAIRE Enter Company Name and Address. Enter UEI (Unique Entity ID SAM) Number. Enter Point of Contact Name, Phone, Email. Business size status and representation (Select All that Apply): Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (registered in VetBiz.gov) Veteran-Owned Small Business (registered in VetBiz.gov) Woman-Owned Small Business Emerging Small Business HUBZone Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act Small Business Large Business Considered a small business under NAICS code identified for this RFI? Yes No Select/Complete All that Apply: FSS/GSA: Contract Number; Effective Dates: MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY NASA SEWP: Contract Number; Effective Dates: MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY Are all items of inquiry available on contract schedule? Yes No Provide a capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor specifically for the required scope of work. Respondents are encouraged to provide targeted examples of the Contractor s experience providing the same or similar supplies/services (i.e. when attaching brochures, citing/making references to performance descriptions located within brochures that match the specific work requirement. Include attachments with drawings/illustrations as needed. Provide general pricing for products or services inquired. Include attachments as needed. Provide feedback or additional suggestions. If none, enter N/A. Small Business Respondents. SDVOSB or VOSB respondents are encouraged to provide proof of www.vetbiz.gov certification. Contractors are asked to acknowledge that they understand the limitations on sub-contracting pursuant to FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Sub-Contracting, which will be included in the impending solicitation. Contractors are asked to respond that they are capable of providing the requested services keeping within the parameters of this clause. Small businesses are also advised that per 13 CFR § 125.6 the prime contractor's limitations on subcontracting are as follows: General. In order to be awarded a full or partial small business set-aside contract with a value greater than the simplified acquisition threshold, a small business concern must agree that: In the case of a contract for services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not similarly situated. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Complete the fields hereunder if utilizing a subcontractor to perform the requirement. Enter Sub Contractor Company Name and Address. Enter DUNS Number. Enter Point of Contact Name, Phone, Email. Business size status and representation (Select All that Apply): Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (registered in VetBiz.gov) Veteran-Owned Small Business (registered in VetBiz.gov) Woman-Owned Small Business Emerging Small Business HUBZone Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act Small Business Large Business REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION Service to remove and replace the Deaerator (DA) Tank Safety Valve at the following site address: VA Long Beach Healthcare System 5901 East 7th Street Long Beach, CA 90822 Building 5 Boiler Plant General Requirements: Provide all Labor, Parts, Materials, Equipment, and Supervision to perform all required work. Temporary ID Badges from the VA Police Department issued to all contract staff always worn while on VA premises. Any damages incurred during performance of this scope of work to include removal/installation or moving materials and tools in and out of the work area is the contractor s responsibility. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn by all contract staff. Fence-off all working areas that are in Pedestrian Pathways, set-up Safety Barriers in all other work areas with Delineators and Caution Tape to ensure the Safety of Staff and Patients. Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM local time, excluding Federal Holidays New Year s Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day The Government will accept any wider range of coverage offered (i.e. 24/7, holidays included, etc.) *Coordinate and check in with Boiler Plant Supervisor (Erik Estrada) upon arrival at the Tibor Rubin Medical Center. Tasks: Contractor shall coordinate project schedule with customer, including any necessary shutdowns. Contractor shall set up job site, stage materials and set up tools and equipment. Contractor shall supply and install scaffolding over DA Tank. Contractor shall isolate DA Tank and Safety Valve. Contractor shall Remove and Replace Kunkle valve with new (6x8 20720 lbs/hr capacity with a set point of 20 psig). Contractor shall charge system, check for leaks and proper operation. Contractor shall put DA Tank back into service. Contractor shall remove scaffolding and clean job site. Please note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, can perform the services, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database found at https://www.sam.gov. Registration must include Representations and Certifications. --End of Sources Sought Announcement--