36C24822Q0425.docx

SUBJECT*

Maintenance and Repair of therapy pool

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) VA Caribbean HCS (Admin Bldg) #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921-3201

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Carol Baez rafael.rodriguez2@va.gov 787-641-7582 x134965

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

San Juan Puerto Rico

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 San Juan, Puerto Rico is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement to perform maintenance and repair service for therapy pool system in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Service at (VA) Caribbean Healthcare Systems (VACHS) at San Juan, Puerto Rico. The intent of this notice is to identify interested sources and their respective socio-economic group.

Responses to this sources-sought notice/market research may be used to issue the requirement as set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. However, the primary purpose of this notice is to identify potential Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and/or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) companies that can fulfill this requirement.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: VA Caribbean Healthcare System at San Juan, Puerto Rico

DISCLAIMER

“This sources-sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a “Request for Quote (RFQ)” to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not quotes and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized through the Contract Opportunities webpage at SAM.gov | Home It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Contract Opportunities website for additional information pertaining to this requirement.”

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings, with a Small Business Size Standard of $8 Million. The Product Service Code is S299 Housekeeping- Other.

CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

PM&R temperature-controlled pool requires to be monitored in accordance with public pool standards and need to be maintained to ensure this compliance. The purpose of this document is to contract a company capable to provide the appropriate maintenance/repair service; including pool water conditions, filtration system components, water temperature device and controls, and all other equipment associated to PM&R pool operation This service contract is to provide all materials, labor, supervision, tools, supplies, transportation, and equipment necessary to perform inspection, full preventive maintenance service and required repairs to the existing equipment listed in the schedule. Included are all inspections, adjustments, tests, and repairs to keep the equipment covered under this contract in continuous and reliable use at its designed capacity and efficiency. Equipment shall be maintained in accordance with terms and conditions stated herein.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. The Contractor personnel must have five years of experience in the maintenance, repairs, and installation of pools and his components.

B. The contractor personnel responsible for dismantling, repair, relocate, modify, maintain, align, adjust, lubricate, weld, rigging, and keep up with the preventive maintenance and repair service for the identified pieces of equipment in this contract must possess a technical degree as an Industrial Mechanic.

C. The contractor personnel responsible for the electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all electrical or electronic components for the identified pieces of equipment in this contract must possess a technical degree and be certified to practice the trade by federal or local jurisdiction.

D. The contractor personnel responsible for the water treatment process, of the identified unit in this maintenance and repair service contract must possess a Certified Pool Operator training.

E. The contractor personnel must possess the 30 Hrs. OSHA training course in Construction Safety & Health

F. The contractor shall furnish qualified technician(s) on the job site while in performance of Maintenance and Service the therapy pool system. Contractor shall be responsible to maintain water parameters and standards established in VA Guidelines and the Puerto Rico Department of Health, General Regulations for Environment Health, Public Pools, spas, and Jacuzzis

G. The scheduled work to be performed as part of the preventive maintenance program shall include, but will not be limited to, the following items:

1. Therapy Pool:

i. Pumps, seal, and components.

ii. Filters, seal, and components.

iii. Skimmer and mesh.

iv. Filtration medias.

v. Filtration racks.

vi. Water heater and components.

vii. Valves, solenoid, and flow switch.

viii. Inlet, vacuum and return nozzles.

ix. Piping up to the main distribution branch.

x. Motors assembly or components.

xi. Drain.

xii. Relays, solenoid, contactors, power supply and magnetic switches up to main disconnect switch.

xiii. Inspect, maintain, repair, and paint all the mechanical room.

xiv. Tiles and grout on all pool area.

xv. Automated Chemical feeder and components.

xvi. Handrails and ladders.

xvii. Instrumentation. Pressure differential gauges, pressure gages, temperature gages, actuators, and linkages.

xviii. Inspect, adjust, paint, or repair any guard rail, ladders, piping, and Pool structural support.

If you will be subcontracting, please indicate which company(ies) are you contemplating. In addition, if subcontracting, what percentage of the job will be performed by the subcontractor(s).

The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed Price.

Responses to this notice shall include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar performances which you have provided services to, DUNS number, address, point of contact. Contractors should provide their size status for the above references NAICS code. (i.e. small, large) and whether they are certified SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), women-owned concern and /or SB. Standard company brochures will not be considered enough response to this Source Sought.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement, information requested and answers to all questions indicated. The deadline for response to this request is no later than December 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM, Puerto Rico local time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to rafael.rodriguez2@va.gov.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.