Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SUBJECT: Request for information (RFI), Synopsis to Install New Propane Furnace at the Sitka National Cemetery. The Department of Veterans Affairs, in conjunction with the National Cemetery Administra... SUBJECT: Request for information (RFI), Synopsis to Install New Propane Furnace at the Sitka National Cemetery. The Department of Veterans Affairs, in conjunction with the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is seeking a better understanding of the market capability for the proposed equipment above. The purpose of this Request for information (RFI) is to obtain information on the capability of vendors to Install New Propane Furnace for the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) and the Biloxi National Cemetery. This RFI allows potential contractor to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capabilities, and suggestions that will allow the Government to refine its potential course of action. The RFI effort is intended to assess available sources capabilities and solicit feedback for acquisition planning purposes. The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is requesting responses from qualified suppliers and/or businesses concerns. The NAICS code for this effort is 237120 - Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction. Cemeteries: Sitka National Cemetery 803 Sawmill Creek Road Sitka, AK 99835 Description: The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor and supervision necessary to replace the oil Burning Forced Air Unit with a Propane Fuel Forced Air Unit in the Administration/Maintenance Building Bldg. at Sitka National Memorial Cemetery, 803 Sawmill Creek Road, Sitka, AK. 99835 in accordance with the scope of work, contract drawings and per applicable standards and requirements. INSTRUCTIONS: NCA is looking for interested Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or Small Businesses (SB) for a possible set-aside. Submit a brief description, four (4) pages or less (including cover letter) that demonstrates your company s ability to provide services to Install New Propane Furnace. You should also demonstrate your company s ability to provide these products. Demonstrate your past experience in performing these services for the past two years to include your contract number and your socioeconomic status. Responses should include business size, business type, socio-economic status. All interested parties must be registered SAM and verified in VETBIZ. Please provide a copy of your FSS or GSA schedule, if applicable. Please submit your questions and responses to the Contracting Specialist, Auvorie Benson at auvorie.benson@va.gov. Responses are due by 8:00 AM EST April 24, 2019. DISCLAIMER: Issuance of this RFI or Sources Sought is to assist the VA in determining sources only and does not commit or bind the Government under any circumstances, nor does it constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these services or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice. No solicitation documents exist at this time; the Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking proposals nor accepting unsolicited proposals, and responses to this RFI or Sources Sought cannot be accepted as offers. 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. Any information the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI or Sources Sought.