36C24524Q0715.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

VAMC

10 N Greene St Baltimore MD 21201

POINT OF CONTACT*

Crystal Brown Crystal.Brown5@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VAMC

10 N Greene St

Baltimore MD

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Summary:

The central wash area in animal facilities is a major operational hub for the cleaning, sanitization, and sterilization of materials and equipment entering, leaving, and re-circulating through the animal facility. Effective sanitation of cages and cage components is accomplished by various cage and rack washers and is an important aspect of an animal care and use program to control the possible spread of unwanted microorganisms. The air compressors which seal the cage washers for cleaning were purchased in 2018. For the period of performance, the vendor will provide four (4) inspections per year for all parts and labor to perform scheduled preventive maintenance for an Ingersoll Rand 2340L5 air compressor serial number 0812080181 and an Ingersoll Rand 2475N5-P, 5HP, two-stage compressor serial number CBV548395 which support Rack/Cage Washers. This will be a base plus 4 option years contract starting 09/15/2024. Place of Performance: VMU Animal Facility, VA Medical Center, 10 North Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Description of Work:

The contractor will provide the following services:

The primary task to be accomplished is to maintain the equipment to within normal operating parameters and safety standards.

Upon receiving a call from the VAMHCS-Baltimore, a service representative will begin obtaining specifics of the malfunction, and a discussion will take place at this time. Every attempt will be made to resolve the issue over the phone through simple troubleshooting procedures. This is the most efficient method of minimizing downtime. If the malfunction cannot be resolved over the phone, a service technician will respond in person.

The vendor will provide four (4) inspections per year for all parts and labor to perform scheduled preventive maintenance for an Ingersoll Rand 2340L5 air compressor serial number 0812080181 and an Ingersoll Rand 2475N5-P, 5HP, two-stage compressor serial number CBV548395 which support Rack/Cage Washers.

Integration Management Control Planning. Provide the technical and functional activities at the required level for integration of all tasks specified within this SOW. Include productivity and management methods such as quality assurance, progress/status reporting and program reviews. Provide the centralized administrative, clerical, documentation and related functions.

Contract Management. Prepare a Contract Management Plan describing the technical approach, organizational resources and management controls to be employed to meet the cost, performance and schedule requirements throughout Contract execution. Provide a monthly status report monitoring the quality assurance, progress/status reporting and program review’s applied to this contract.

PM coverage to include all the necessary components required to perform scheduled PM inspections and service on the Ingersoll Rand 2340L5 air compressor serial number 0812080181 and the Ingersoll Rand 2475N5-P, 5HP, two-stage compressor serial number CBV548395. Service scheduled is to be provided during normal working hours 8:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday thru Friday, excluding national holidays.

Upon completion of routine PM inspections or emergency service calls, the vendor will provide a written summary of all tasks accomplished, including any observations and recommendations concerning any associated equipment and systems.

Salient Characteristics Model: 2340L5 CFM@90psi: 14.3 Max pressure (psig): 175 Nominal horse power: 5 Flow at max pressure: 14 Base length: 24 inches Base width: 33 inches Base height: 69 inches NPT outlet (in.): .5 Voltage/engine: 230/1/60 Tank: 60 gallon vertical Weight: 435 pounds

Model: 2475N5-P Nominal horse power: 5 Max pressure (psig): 175

ACFM: 16.8

Receiver: 80 vertical Weight: 500 pounds Dimensions: 38L x 26W x 70H Tank: 80 gallon vertical Electric driven 2-stage model

NCO 5 is seeking responses from entities that are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources, capabilities, and qualifications necessary to perform at the VMU Animal Facility, VA Medical Center, 10 North Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Please respond to this RFI/Sources Sought 36C24524Q0715 with your:

1. Business name (including Unique Entity ID (SAM.gov), business type, socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.), and person of contact (including telephone number & email address).

2. Capability statement and summary of previous experience providing these types of services for the Veterans Health Administration or other similar facilities & equipment.

3. GSA contract number to include NAICS (if applicable).

4. Brief Summary of capabilities that your company can/cannot provide.

Responses must be submitted by 4:00 PM (ET) July 22, 2024. Responses to the information requested above must be submitted via email to Crystal.Brown5@va.gov

5. Answer to questions below:

-Do you intend to self-perform this effort?

-If you are located outside the state of Maryland, how will you self-perform?

-Or do you intend to self-contract work under this contract?

-If you intend to subcontract work on this contract, how will you ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting?

Please include “36C24524Q0715” in the email subject to ensure that messages aren’t overlooked.

This request for information/sources sought notice is for planning purposes ONLY and does not constitute a solicitation, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., SDVOSB/SDVOSB set-aside, small business set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred as a result of the preparation of responses submitted as a result of this notice.

Crystal Brown Contracting Officer

VHA, NCO 5

Crystal.Brown5@va.gov Sources Sought 36C24524Q0715

Sources Sought Notice