RFI - Sources Sought.pdf

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Request For Information (RFI)

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI

1. Title: Inspect and clean Elevated Water Tanks at Central Arkansas VA Medical Center, 2200 Ft Roots Dr, North Little Rock AR 72114. See the items listed below and the attached Statement of Work.

2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:

Item Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty 0001 Dry inspection of 250,000 gallon elevated water tank. Welded tank with 115 ft diameter.

0002 Cleanout 250,000 gallon elevated water tank. Welded tank with 115 ft diameter. This is the same tank as item 0001.

0003 Dry inspection of 150,000 gallon elevated water tank. Riveted tank with 120 ft diameter. This tank is empty and does not require cleaning.

The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237110 is $45 million.

If your company is interested in participating in a future solicitation for this requirement, please complete the following or submit your own document to the Contracting Officer:

Company Name: ____________________________________________ Point(s) of contact name: ________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________

SAM UEI #: _______________________________

e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 237110 NAICS code? ______________________________________

f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), or some other agreement?

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Request For Information (RFI)

If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. ________________________________

The MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry.

5. Instructions and Response Guidelines:

RFI responses are due by 12:00 PM CST on 6/23/2025. Submit via email to bennett.smith2@va.gov.

NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. However, an RFQ may be issued based on the responses received.

Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI.

Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as “Market Research” and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.

7. Contact Information:

Bennett Smith, Contracting Officer bennett.smith2@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated mailto:bennett.smith2@va.gov mailto:bennett.smith2@va.gov