36C24823Q2006.docx

SUBJECT*

FY24: Elevators Inspection and Certification Base Period

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 Rosario carol.baezrosario@va.gov 787-641-7582 x134965

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Special Notice Special Notice

DESCRIPTION

Special 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 Elevators Inspection and Certification at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) 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 (VACHS).

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 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $19.5 Million. The Product Service Code is H399 (Inspection- Miscellaneous).

CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Provide Service contract to include labor, equipment, and materials for perform Elevators Inspection and Certification at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) in San Juan Puerto Rico.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Contractor shall be registered at the Puerto Rico OSHA, Department of Labor, Elevators and Boilers Division IAW PR DOL Regulation Number 18.

B. The contractor and its subcontractors, if any, shall comply with Public Law 91-596, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). In addition, the contractor shall comply with 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, and all other applicable federal, state, and local requirements for protecting the safety of the contractor's employees, building occupants and the environment. All applicable standards of the OSHA shall be followed when working in accordance with this project.

C. Contractor shall have at least three (3) years of experience of experience working as elevator inspectors and shall have all the licenses and certifications required by the Federal and Local Governments.

D. The contractor shall demonstrate capability inspecting and certifying hydraulic and traction elevators for passengers and freight.

E. All elevator’s inspection and certifications shall be completed in an annual basis.

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).

Responses to this notice shall include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar performances which you have provided services to, 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.

Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner?

Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company.

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each.

It is anticipated that the contract will be a Firm Fixed Price with a base period and four option periods of twelve (12) months each.

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, Monday, October 9, 2023 at 1:00pm Eastern time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to carol.baezrosario@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.