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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

800 Hospital Drive

Columbia MO

CONTACT INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist George Johnson george.johnson9@va.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

1. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

2. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e)

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

1. This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/Sources Sought only. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 541350, Building Inspection Services, for a Fall Protection System Inspection and Recertification Program at the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center (HSTMVH) in Columbia, Missouri. Responses to this Sources Sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions, including whether to set aside a subsequent solicitation for SDVOSBs in accordance with VAAR 819.70. After review of the responses, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

2. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking SDVOSB sources that can provide the following services under NAICS 541350.

5. REQUIREMENT:

This requirement is to provide full‑service inspection and recertification support for rooftop and elevated fall protection systems at the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center, to include:

· Annual inspection of existing Flexible Lifeline Systems fall protection systems located on multiple roofs and elevated work areas throughout Building 1 and associated locations, as identified in the Statement of Work (SOW) system listing.

· Five‑year recertification of the same systems in accordance with the Flexible Lifeline Systems manufacturer’s requirements and any applicable codes/standards governing fall protection systems.

· Verification that each system is functioning as designed, remains properly anchored and tensioned, and is safe for continued use by VA personnel.

· Provision of all labor, tools, test equipment, and incidental materials required to perform the inspections and recertifications in accordance with OEM recommendations.

· Preparation and submittal of written inspection and recertification reports for each system, identifying any deficiencies, recommended corrections, and pass/fail status.

· Immediate notification to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of any critical or catastrophic deficiencies that impact safe use of the fall protection systems.

The anticipated period of performance is a base year plus four (4) option years, similar to the structure in the attached water‑treatment RFI, with specific dates to be finalized in any subsequent solicitation.

Services are generally required Monday through Friday during normal business hours (e.g., 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), excluding Federal holidays Place of Performance:

Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center 800 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65201

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to: [george.johnson9@va.gov]. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, 30 April 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. If a solicitation is issued, it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this Sources Sought. Responses to this Sources Sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

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