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

Sources Sought Notice This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Notice for the Repair of Mound City, Soldier Lot Perimeter Wall, at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. This is neither Request for ... Sources Sought Notice This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Notice for the Repair of Mound City, Soldier Lot Perimeter Wall, at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. This is neither Request for Quote (RFQ) nor a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In an effort to enhance opportunities for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) as required by Public Law 109-461, specifically the Veterans First Contracting Program, the VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is performing preliminary market research to identify interested, qualified, capable, SDVOSB and VOSB firms possessing the capacity necessary to compete for a NCA procurement opportunity. Pursuant to the set-aside authority contained in Public Law 109-461. Results of preliminary market research will be used in considering a 100% set aside for SDVOSBs first and VOSBs second. This source sought notice is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal, or a promise to issue a subsequent RFQ/IFB/RFP. Issuance of this notice does not establish any obligation on the part of the Government, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In addition, respondents are advised that the United States Government is under no obligation to pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this notice. Proprietary information is not being requested; respondents shall refrain from including proprietary information in responses to this notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCA anticipates awarding a one-time, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. Project Scope Summary: Furnish all labor, material, supplies, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision to Repair Mound City Soldier Lot Perimeter Wall at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, in accordance with drawings, specifications, and per applicable standards and requirements. IAW VAAR 836.204| Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects. Between $25,000 and $100,000. Work includes, but is not limited to: Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation and supervision for tuckpointing the entire length of the stone cap on the perimeter wall as well as a portion of the stonewall at the Mound City Cemetery Soldiers Lot, Mound City, Kansas. The work includes site investigation to verify all measurements and site conditions before start of the work and the ordering of any materials. All work shall be performed in a professional workmanship like manner. All adjacent disturbed surfaces shall be repaired to the same quality standards of the existing work and shall also match the adjacent areas. Properly remove and dispose all debris from government property. All work must be in accordance with applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations. The contractor shall be responsible for any applicable permits. A pre-bid visit by the bidder is required to get an accurate understanding of the work. All work must be done in strict accordance with the manufacturer s requirements and installation guidelines and shall be performed by a licensed full time professional with two or more years of experience in the respective trade. Provide tuckpointing of the entire length of the cap stones (both sides). The length of the wall is approximately 250 L.F (500 L.F. for both sides). Also provide tuckpointing of the joints between adjoining sections (top joints between cap stone sections) as well as between the cap stone and the stone pillars. The cap stones appear to come in lengths of just under 6-feet. Approximately 10% of ALL the stone wall (front and back) require the mortar joints to be tuckpointed. In addition, all cracked/broken stones will need to be removed, repointed and replaced with new matching stones. All new mortar for this project shall have the color match with the existing aged mortar. Complete an initial test section of the stone (and cap stone) tuckpointing and obtain COR approval for color and workmanship prior to proceeding with the entire project. It is essential that the proposed work on the historic structure matches the adjacent undisturbed areas. The surface finish tooling pattern of all retuck pointed joints are to match the existing surface finish tooling pattern of the adjacent existing areas of the stone wall (and stone caps). The completed work shall visually match and blend with the surrounding stone wall (and cap stones) in color and texture and pattern. Any areas disturbed in performance of this contract which may require restoration shall be restored by the contractor and considered incidental to the contract. Areas outside of the construction limits impacted by operations of the contractor shall be returned to the state it was found prior to new construction. The route of construction traffic to and from the project site shall be clear of debris at all times. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day s work and at the completion of the project. Leave the premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment or other material intentionally delivered to the site by the contractor or contractor s personnel. The purpose of this notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified SDVOSBs and VOSBs with under applicable North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 238140 . The Small Business Size Standard for this code is $15 Million. To make an appropriate acquisition decision for this requirement, the Government will use response(s) to this Sources Sought Notice. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement will also depend on the response(s) received to this notice. Response Submission: SDVOSB/VOSB offerors interested in submitting a quote for this project, if it is formally advertised, must be registered and be verified in the www.vip.vetbiz.gov website and must provide the correct NAICS code to include the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number, name of the firm, address, phone and point of contact. Action Required By Interested Offerors in Response to this Sources Sought Notice: Interested Offerors shall provide a Capability Statement clearly demonstrating the company s expertise performing the services & supplies described above as well as a list of recent projects, ongoing or completed, of a similar nature to demonstrate the company s ability to perform such services. Vendors will also need to provide the following information: 1. Company Name: _________________________________ 2. DUNS number: __________________________________ 3. Web address (if applicable): _______________________ 4. Point of Contact: ________________________________ 5. Phone: _________________________________________ 6. Email: _________________________________________ Please submit your information via email to Denise Russell, Contract Specialist, at denise.russell3@va.gov, by the closing date and time of 3:30 P.M. EST, December 28, 2018. Please include the following as the subject line of your email: SS Response to| Leavenworth National Cemetery | Repair Mound City Soldier Lot Perimeter Wall | Project# 64-19-109. Please do not include advertising or promotional materials.