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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 businesses capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the U.S. 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 Business, i.e., Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business HUBZone Business, or LARGE Business and (i) Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor/vendor for the work described below. The Veteran Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 located at multiple sites in southern California and is seeking a qualified contractor/vendor that can provide Furniture and Equipment Relocation and Installation Services, Monday through Friday (est. times) 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (Pacific Time Zone), for a period of one year and subsequent follow-on Option Years, not to exceed four (4). The contractor shall provide the following personnel: MOVE MANAGER - The move manager shall work directly with the Interior Design Department reviewing and managing office moves, room reconfigurations and project activations. They shall develop and execute AutoCAD drawings of scaled floor plans and furniture layouts to solve flow deficiencies while creating a more ergonomic space to promote employee productivity. They will manage a Work Order Request System for Interior Design service requests, documenting project updates, researching, and ensuring accuracy of all statuses. They will communicate directly with vendors to request quotes for any items required to complete approved requests, as well as coordinate with the Interior Designers for specialty requests. The move manager must coordinate with Lead Installers for scheduling of moves, reconfigurations, and Interior Design Requests. They will be responsible for maintaining the file system of drawings, prospect documentation, communication, and various project documents for the Interior Design Department. Perform full assessment with the end user of reconfiguration requests by drafting layouts and identifying flooring, patch, and paint, electrical, key/core, and furniture needs. They will also coordinate with internal services, i.e., Environmental Management Services, Carpentry Shop, OI&T, Locksmith, and other necessary departments for project specific requirements to meet the needs of the end-user. Move manager shall provide oversight of contract employees, from job start to finish, to ensure timely completion of services and end user satisfaction. Lastly, the move manager shall lead weekly contractor team meetings, discussing all requests for services, allocating jobs to the group based on order of priority, and provide status updates to requesters. QUALIFICATIONS for this position: Must have 7 or more years of experience working as a furniture installer, experienced with multiple manufacturers and requirements for installation. Familiarity with ADA and ABAAS regulations, including the Barrier Free Design Guide, as well as Mental Health (MHEOC) Design Guidelines, and any additional VA regulations. Must be able to read detailed systems furniture drawings, furniture plans and floor plans. Must be able to draw to-scale floor plans & elevations to include furniture, data & electrical. Must have 7 or more years of experience working as a Lead Installer, managing teams ranging from 4-10 persons. Must have experience with project management, creating schedules, organizing tasks, and working with end users, stakeholders move teams and installation teams. Must be skilled using Microsoft Office Suite. LEAD INSTALLER - The lead installation/supervisor shall receive the daily or weekly tasks from the VA Medical Center s (VAMC) Interior Designer and/or move manager, as well as manage the installers and/or movers work assignments. The lead installer shall have previous experience with assembling of various manufacturers systems and modular furniture. The lead installer shall have the knowledge and ability to modify systems and modular furniture when needed and shall be able to accommodate new configurations, including space planning assistance as needed. INSTALLER - Installers shall disassemble, reassemble, and install office equipment and furniture under the direction of the lead installer. This includes hanging of articles such as artwork, clocks, signage, and pictures. Installers shall install, assemble, and disassemble furniture from shipments and workstations scheduled by the Interior Design Departments. Installation shall consist of Government owned/pre-owned, new and existing equipment. Installers shall have previous experience with assembling of various manufacturers systems and modular furniture. Installers shall be able to read and understand furniture drawings and layouts. Installers shall have the knowledge and ability to modify systems and modular furniture when needed and shall be able to accommodate new configurations, including space planning assistance as needed. MOVER - Movers shall move single or multiple units (file cabinets, pedestals, chairs, furniture, or unwanted items), boxes, and other standard office items at the VA Medical Centers and their associated clinics as identified in paragraph 2. Additional duties include picking up and delivering warehouse items, trash removal, and control of removed furniture items. ALL CONTRACTOR STAFF shall have familiarity with a variety of furniture product assembly, dis-assembly, parts, and components and have the physical strength to perform the moving, reconfiguration, and relocations services as assigned. All staff shall have the ability to speak and read English to understand detailed orders and instructions. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought notice. 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 shall in no way be bound to this information if a 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, if applicable. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or FULL and OPEN competition will be considered. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 484210 ($34.0 Million Size Standard). 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 sam.gov . Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a potential solicitation on this requirement must be registered with the U.S. Veteran Small Business Administration Certification located at Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) sba.gov . All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to Thomas.Kozlowski@va.gov . All information submissions to be marked Attn: Thomas Kozlowski, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 3:00 pm MST on 02/23/2024.