36C25625Q0503 Sources Sought Notice.docx

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586-22-104 Renovate Nutrition & Food Service Kitchen

GENERAL INFORMATION

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC

1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr. Jackson MS 39216

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G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC

1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr.

Jackson MS

39216

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Released pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10: Market Research, this is a Request for Information.

Purpose: G.V. Sonny Montgomery VAMC | Renovate Nutrition & Food Service Kitchen | Project# 586-22-104

In an effort to enhance opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) as required by Public Law 109-461, specifically the Veterans First Contracting Program, NCO16 is performing preliminary market research to identify interested, qualified, capable, SDVOSB and VOSB firms possessing the capacity necessary to compete for a VHA procurement opportunity. In case no SDVOSBs or VOSBs possess the capacity, all Small Businesses possessing the necessary capacity are encouraged to provide a response.

Results of the preliminary market research will be used to determine the potential future solicitation’s set-aside requirement.

This source sought notice is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal, or a promise to issue a subsequent RFQ/IFB/RFP. At this time, no solicitation document exists. Issuance of this notice does not establish any obligation on the part of the Government and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In addition, respondents are advised that the United States Government is under no obligation to pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this notice. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested. Respondents shall refrain from including proprietary information in responses to this notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates awarding a one-time, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.

Project Scope Summary:

The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, material, tools, and equipment to renovate Nutrition & Food Service Kitchen and bring it to current VA standards. The primary purpose of the project is to completely renovate the existing 12,000 square foot kitchen. The kitchen will be entirely modernized with new equipment and sized for the current needs of the facility. The renovated space will have the capacity to serve 150 beds of the hospital and hold a minimum of 14 days’ food storage. The project will also add office space to enable the N&FS administrative staff to be nearer to the kitchen. Existing building infrastructure including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems will be completely replaced with new equipment to meet the updated requirements of the space. A temporary mobile kitchen will be provided by contractor to house operations during construction. A new kitchen exhaust hood and a new grease trap are included in the scope of the project. As-built drawings are required following completion of the project. As-builts will be in detail (Updated drawing) and not just reference RFIs.

Period of Performance: 180 days

VAAR 836.204| Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.

Between $5,000,000 and 10,000,000

Requested Information:

1. Please provide a positive statement of interest in submitting a quote based on the general scope of work description.

2. Please identify your firm’s small business category. If your firm is either SDVOSB or VOSB, please state whether you are currently verified by SBA on https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ based upon North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Current SBA size standard for NAICS 236220 is $45M. Offerors shall be registered at Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) with the SBA and in System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov and have completed online Representations and Certifications. Offerors shall be registered with the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition.

3. Please provide a capability statement. Describe your firm’s in-house capability to accomplish the summarized project scope/goal; how your firm intends to meet the 15% self-performance requirement per PL109-461; and confirmation that your firm can obtain performance and payment bonds for this project.

4. Please state your firm's name, address, DUNS and CAGE number, and primary point of contact, including telephone number(s) and email address.

Response Submission:

Please submit your information via email to , Contract Specialist, at julius.jones@va.gov, by the closing date and time listed. Please limit your responses to three (3) pages and please include the following as the subject line of your email: 586-22-104| Renovate Nutrition & Food Service Kitchen | SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE

Please do not include advertising or promotional materials.

DISCLAIMER

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. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), 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.

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