36C24824Q1461.docx

SUBJECT*

FY24: Fire Alarm Maintenance-Monitoring Services Base and Options

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*

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Network Contracting Office 8

San Juan Services Team

10 Casia St

San Juan PR

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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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 and the resources to support the requirement to provide inspection, testing, maintenance, repairs, and monitoring services for two different fire alarm systems, Edwards System Technology and Honeywell Notifier Fire Alarm Systems, at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS). The intent of this notice is to identify interested sources and their respective socio-economic group to develop the Acquisition Strategy for this requirement.

DISCLAIMER

“This sources-sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a “Request for Quote (RFQ)”. 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 is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized through the Contract Opportunities webpage at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. 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 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a Small Business Size Standard of $25.0 Million. The Product Service Code is J012 Maintenance Repairs, and Rebuilding of Equipment-Fire Control Equipment.

Responses to this notice shall include qualification and requirement listed below, company/individual name, a service capability statement, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity ID (UEI), company brochures, and organization point of contact providing the information. If available include company web site information.

CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall submit the following information/documentation to allow adequate assessment of qualifications and capability of meeting the procurement requirements.

a. Provide evidence that : 1. Is certified by the manufacturer to provide maintenance and installation services on Edwards System Technology and Honeywell Notifier Fire Alarm Systems, 2. Company is NFPA-72 registered/certified as well as technicians intended to be assigned to work on the resultant contract, 3. Hold at least a Fire Alarm System National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level I, Fire Alarm System NICET Level II, or Electronic Security Association (ESA) Certified Fire Alarm Technician (CFAT) Level II as a minimum.

b. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. 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.

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.

The responses shall make reference to all qualification and requirement identify above in this notification. The deadline for response to this request is no later than Augus 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM, Puerto Rico local time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to procurement point of contact: israel.rodriguez-perez@va.gov.

The estimated period of performance consists of 1 base year plus 4 (one-year) option periods. The anticipated procurement contract type is for one Firm-Fixed Price contract.

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.

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.

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