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 and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS) is currently looking for a contractor that can repair/replace (58) door/door frames with missing/illegible fire door labels and fix (20) door gaps with greater than allowable clearance of 1/8 inch. 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 561210 $47M. 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 jordan.alonzo@va.gov.. All information submissions to be marked Attn:Jordan Alonzo, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 5:00 pm EST on June 16, 2023. D.1 STATEMENT OF WORK TITLE: Fire Door Repairs BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS) is located at 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, Ca 92357. The main building is required to have its fire doors inspected annually. Fire door inspection is a process of checking the condition and components of a fire door to prevent the spread of fire and smoke and protect evacuation routes. The annual fire door inspection was completed November 21, 2022. During the inspection, it was discovered that (58) doors or door frames had fire door labels that were missing or illegible. (20) doors were found to have gaps around the door frame that were greater than the allowable clearance of 1/8 inch. These issues caused the doors fail, which is a safety issue. PART and EQUIPMENT LIST Part/Equipment Model/Part Number Serial Number OBJECTIVES: Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, hardware, materials, and transportation to correct the clearance issues on (20) identified doors and replace (58) missing or illegible fire door labels as identified in the VALLHCS 2022 Fire Door Inspection Report. The contractor shall use products and materials that are compliant with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM E119-22) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The contractor will be provided a copy of the fire door inspection report that identifies the doors and their locations that require repair. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 14 days from performance start date. Work shall be scheduled during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 6:00am 4:30pm. Contractor shall initiate work within 30 days of being contacted by the designated Contracting Officer s Point of Contact (POC) or designee. Work shall be scheduled through the POC or designee, who will coordinate with VALLHCS staff. Timelines are subject to change due to VALLHCS operational requirements. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: VA Loma Linda Cancer Building, BLDG. 30 11201 Benton St Loma Linda, CA 92357 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Offeror must possess a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety card. Must be a vendor in our system and System for Award Management (SAM). SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall schedule start date with POC or designee five (5) business days in advance. Contactor personnel shall have valid Loma Linda PIV badges before starting work. Contractor shall coordinate energy source LOCK OUT /TAG OUT procedures with VALLHCS Mechanical Supervisor before starting work. When work is complete, Contractor shall notify the VALLHCS Mechanical Supervisor that energy sources will be restored and require verification. Contractor s supervisor or lead technician are to check in with VALLHCS Mechanical Supervisor, or in their absence, with Graphics Control prior to work each day Contractor shall conform to the following standards, policies, regulations, governing agency, and any other local, state, or Federal guidelines that are not listed here OSHA Regulations, www.osha.gov NFPA, www.nfpa.org ANSI/A156.10 Power Operated Pedestrian Doors RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS: The following is a list of all Government recognized holidays: New Year s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr. s Birthday Columbus Day President s Day Veteran s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included, would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America to be a National Holiday. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees. Examples: wearing of distinctive clothing such as uniform, badges, patches, etc. Contractor personnel shall wear identification (I.D.) badges during the entire time they are on the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System grounds. I.D. badges must have identification picture, name of the individual, and the represented company depicted on it. XI. SMOKING AND VAPING POLICIES: Smoking and vaping are prohibited on Government property . X11. SAFETY AND PPE EQUIPMENT: Personal Protective Equipment shall be provided for each Contractor employee by the Contractor. Possession of weapons are prohibited. XIII. PARKING: It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Security Service. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor's personnel under any circumstances.