Source Sought Notice.docx

Sources Sought Notice The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is seeking product information and sources capable of providing products described below. The purpose of this notice is to gather capabilities and market information pertinent for acquisition planning. The responses to this Sources Sought will contribute to determining the method of procurement and identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME

This Sources Sought does not constitute a request for quotes. Submission of any information in response to this Sources Sought is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The Department of Veterans Affairs is contemplating issuing a solicitation resulting in award of a single contract to provide for the high priority procurement of spare mission critical circuit breakers required to sustain Data Center Power System operations. Delivery of circuit breakers shall be considered standard delivery. This procurement of spare circuit breakers will support the Data Center’s mission critical power systems requiring micro-controlled, automatically operating, shelf racking, large amperage, circuit breakers. These breakers are considered the most complicated and most reliable breakers in the industry for safety protection devices used to protect connected equipment. These circuit breakers are installed in computer-controlled Generator Paralleling Switchgear systems that must operate safely while switching between utility and generator power.

Salient Characteristics:

MasterPact Draw out Circuit Breaker Procurement Specifications

1. Part No. YA8LLR64A3DPBBXXCA-Drawout Circuit Breaker

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

If your organization is capable of performing this product, please respond to this Sources Sought as follows:

1. Cover Sheet - 1 page

1. Organization name, address, DUNS number, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UIE) number and web site.

2. Primary point of contact to include e-mail address and phone number.

3. Company’s size status as listed in SAM under NAICS 335313 – Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing. If listed as SDVOSB or VOSB in SAM, state if your company is verified in the Veterans Information Pages (VIP).

4. If these services are available on your company’s GSA contract, provide GSA contract number, schedule, and SIN category.

1. Capabilities Statement and Market Information - no more than three pages

Please respond to the following questions by providing a capabilities statement and market information:

1. Please describe your experience working with Government agencies. Specifically, what processes do you have in place to submit a timely and quality quote?

1. Please describe your organization's breadth of expertise/competency in providing executive training curriculums?

1. Would you be interested in proposing on a solicitation for this work?

1. Please provide estimated pricing information for available training packages, including those with lodging and meals.

1. Would you propose other NAICS for these services?

1. Please provide any other feedback or suggestions that you deem appropriate.

Submissions must be emailed to Raelynn White at raelynn.white@va.gov by the date/time listed in the Posting.