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SUBJECT*

Sources Sought: Water well pump repair

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago IL 60064

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Donald St. Onge donald.st.onge@va.gov 414-844-4828

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

2500 Overlook Terrace

Madison WI

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. Under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred shall be expended for the prime contractor employees of the concern or other businesses within the same socioeconomic category for service-type procurements.

The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) in Milwaukee, WI is conducting market research with the intent of determining the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of potential businesses for the repair of a well water pump at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes. This market research will be used to determine if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate. Proposed project anticipates competitive, firm fixed price contract. Please review this announcement, including all attachments, in their entirety. Request that interested offerors complete and return a Capabilities Statement as described below. Capabilities Statement will be used to identify firms who possess both the capability and experience to provide repair of said water well pump. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, labor, vehicles, materials, supervision, transportation and services necessary to effectively, economically, and satisfactorily perform all operations for the repair of the water well pump in accordance with the DRAFT Statement of Work included in this posting. In addition to the information requested in the paragraph below, entitled "Capabilities Statement", responding parties must also indicate their size in relation to the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The NAICS Code is 811310 with a Size Standard of $12,500,000.00 in revenue.

CAPABILITIES STATEMENT

Interested parties shall submit a Capabilities Statement, BRIEF and CONCISE, that clearly demonstrates ability to meet the stated requirements. The Capabilities Statement should present evidence that the interested party feels is relevant. All interested firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice are required to provide a capability statement which needs to include:

- Company Name

- Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and Email

- Business Status (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-owned, SDVOSB, Large, etc.)

- Dunn & Bradstreet Number

- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

- Indication of Current Systems for Awards Management (SAM) Registration (i.e., SAM and Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) registration, etc.)

- Capabilities statement (i.e., similar government and commercial contracts for repair of water well pumps, pertinent information, organizational structure, etc.)

All work is to commence within 30 days of award and be completed prior to 30 September 2024.

Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought synopsis.

Interested Firm's shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 10:00 a.m. CST on June 13, 2024. All interested firms must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Email your response to donald.st.onge@va.gov .

POINT OF CONTACT: Donald St. Onge, donald.st.onge@va.gov. Submit Capabilities Statements (e-mail) by 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on June 13, 2024.

Contracting Office Address:

CAPT James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) Attn.: (GLAC) – Donald St. Onge 3001 N. Green Bay Road Bldg. 1, Room: 326 North Chicago, IL. 60064-3048

Places of Performance:

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705-2254

Primary Point of Contact:

Donald St. Onge Contract Specialist donald.st.onge@va.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1. Background. Well Pump Repair Mitigation to prevent loss of life during an emergency incident. Well provides emergency backup water source for the Madison VA hospital campus. Without the pump, the well cannot operate and we would have no backup emergency water source.

2. Scope.

Remove and repair well water pump at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. Reinstall and chlorinate well per code. Run pump test and collect two safe samples. Provide and install gaskets as required.

3. Specific Tasks.

a. Remove well pump.

b. Repair well pump.

c. Reinstall well pump, providing all necessary parts.

d. Chlorinate well per code.

e. Run pump test and collect two safe samples.

4. Deliverables.

Removal, repair and reinstallation will be professionally performed by certified repair personnel with previous commercial experience. Workers will be properly supervised by contractor to ensure quality of work. Materials and work shall be free of material defects.

5. Place of Performance.

6. Period of Performance.

All work shall be performed during the normal hours of operation (8:00am – 5:00pm), Monday through Friday. Work shall commence within 30 days of contract award, and shall be completed NLT 30 September 2024.

7. Performance Monitoring The COR will assure contractor quality through regular monitoring.

8. Security Requirements Vendor will not have access to VA Sensitive Information, patient records, or data. The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

9. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

Work will take place at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and campus, a U.S. federal government facility. Engineering will provide relevant schematics to contractor in order to facilitate successful execution of this project.

10. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

a. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.

The COR will certify that the work done under the contract is performed to time and standard, and ensure the inspection and acceptance of products provided incidental to this project.

b. Contractor shall minimize the disruption of patient care, staff work and other hospital operations.

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