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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal (RFP) or request for quote (RFQ) and it does not obligate the Government to award a con... This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal (RFP) or request for quote (RFQ) and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Request for a solicitation will not receive a response. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make the appropriate acquisition decisions, to include set aside decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification in relation to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) Region 9 Fire Protection and Safety Branch requires that Fire Protection surveys to be conducted on an annual basis. The Region 9 Fire Protection and Safety Branch is responsible for ensuring all Federal buildings are provided with an adequate level of safety. The Fire Protection surveys are required to ensure GSA owned and leased buildings are in compliance with all applicable International Code Council (ICC), International Building Code (IBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards and GSA guidelines. The intent of the survey is to conduct a risk assessment of the building, its life safety systems, along with the operation & maintenance operations. The purpose of conducting the Fire Protection survey is to analyze buildings, including occupancies and intended use, to determine the risk of injury, loss of life, property, or interruption of Federal tenant mission because of fire and/or safety concerns. The assessment is to address the effects of these conditions on the safe and healthful work environment for Federal employees and the visiting public. Conducting the Fire Protection surveys requires a licensed fire protection engineer and/or inspection team to inspect buildings and building Fire Protection systems. GSA is seeking a Contractor to provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, and all other items and services necessary to perform fire protection surveys of GSA owned or leased buildings. A licensed fire protection engineer must conduct fire protection surveys for each of the GSA Facilities listed. All areas of the facility shall be surveyed, including all building services (mechanical, electrical and storage spaces), and all common spaces accessible to building tenants. The purpose of the survey is to verify compliance with the latest NFPA (including the NFPA requirements to maintain and test fire protection systems) and IBC and document non-compliant items as well as exemplary fire protection systems maintenance and testing practices. The survey shall include a review of the Occupant Emergency Plan. The report shall address all findings during the survey including life safety code violations, testing results, review of the findings from the last fire protection survey, review of the recent (yearly, quarterly, and monthly) fire maintenance and test reports generated by the building maintenance staff or their contractor. This contract will have an estimated period of performance between 4 to 6 months and is dependent on the actual award date. The attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided for all interested parties to review and determine if they can meet the requirements of this contract. These documents are considered draft and subject to change when the solicitation is issued. All interested Contractors who can provide the requested service must provide a written response to this sources sought notice and include the following: A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform the requested services; and to include the following information: Company name, Address, Point of contact, Phone, fax, and email, UEI number, If applicable, your GSA Federal Supply Service (FSS) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract # and Price List Type of small business, e.g., Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business, or Small Business. List of past and/or current contracts providing same or similar services. Please include the following information: Contract Number, Contracting Officer Name, Phone Number and Email Address, Contracting Officer Representative Name, Phone Number and Email Address, Any other pertinent information that may assist the Government in relation to this requirement, commercial standards, industry best practices, etc... Responses to this sources sought notice must be emailed to Tue Tran, Contracting Officer at tue.tran@gsa.gov. Please include the following title in the subject line of the email: “GSA REGION 9 FIRE SURVEY FY23 – SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE”. Responses must be received no later than December 14, 2022, 11:00 AM Pacific Time (PT). After review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, a solicitation may be published at www.sam.gov, https://www.ebuy.gsa.gov/ebuy/, or any other approved website. Responses to this sources sought announcement are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested parties will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. If there any questions or concerns, please contact Tue Tran, Contracting Officer at tue.tran@gsa.gov or 949-359-1696. Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought announcement 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.