SS_36C25625Q1431.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT*598-23-107 Med Gas Deficiencies - Both Campuses

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 72114

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25625Q1431

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 09-12-2025 4PM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO,

USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE SDVOSBC

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* Y1NZ

NAICS CODE* 236220

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Central AR Veterans Healthcare System

Network Contracting Office 16

2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg 41, STE 200

North Little Rock AR 72114

POINT OF CONTACT* Contract Specialist

Julius Jones

Julius.Jones@va.gov

501-257-1044/501-918-1200

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital

4300 West Seventh Street

Little Rock AR

POSTAL CODE 72205

COUNTRY USA

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DESCRIPTION

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

Purpose: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock and North Little Rock, AR | 598-23-107 | Medical Gas Deficiencies- Both Campuses

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 Veteran Owned Small Businesses (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. Currently, 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) single award contract.

Please provide a positive statement of your company’s interest based on an abbreviated scope of work description.

Abbreviated Scope of Work:

A. A new underground communication line will be run between the main hospital building at the Little Rock (JLM) Campus and the adjacent storage tanks at the northeast portion of the facility. The existing pavement will be removed and replaced for the installation of the new communication line. At the building entry location there is currently a temporary construction fence and mechanical equipment that will require coordination to accommodate installation.

B. A new underground communication line will be run between buildings 69 and 170 at the North Little Rock (EJT) campus. Installation will involve crossing an existing roadway. The existing sidewalk, pavement, curb and gutter will be removed and replaced for the installation of the new communication line. The proposed route will also run adjacent to an existing enclosure for liquid oxygen.

C. The main oxygen shutoff valve and check valves in the chiller plant at the JLM campus will be replaced, and additional shutoff valves will be provided to allow for a temporary connection to oxygen bottles while system maintenance is being performed. Temporary oxygen will be provided, as needed, during shutdown at the zone valve level. The check valves near the main oxygen shutoff valve for the North Little Rock campus will be replaced. Temporary oxygen will be provided, as needed, during shutdown at the zone valve level.

D. The campus area alarms and shut off valves are located in a variety of locations and multiple wall types throughout the facilities. The architectural scope of work will focus on the completed installation and finishing of the device locations. A comprehensive patch, repair and refinish program will be instituted throughout the duration of the project. All of the new modifications and installations should match the adjacent materials in color, style and finish. All locations will be reviewed and approved by the COR for compliance with the project scope of work.

E. The main oxygen shutoff valve and check valves in the chiller plant at the JLM campus will be replaced, and additional shutoff valves will be provided to allow for a temporary connection to oxygen bottles while system maintenance is being performed. It is expected that this work will take four (4) hours to complete. Temporary oxygen will be provided, as needed, during shutdown at the zone valve level. The check valves near the main oxygen shutoff valve for the North Little Rock campus will be replaced. It is expected that this work will take four (4) hours to complete. Temporary oxygen will be provided, as needed, during shutdown at the zone valve level.

F. Electrical work at the JLM campus will consist of protecting and preserving existing electrical feeds to med gas alarm panels, area alarms, and zone valve boxes. New branch circuits will be provided to feed any newly installed zone valve boxes, area alarms, or med gas alarm panels.

G. Electrical work at the EJT campus will consist of protecting and preserving existing electrical feeds to med gas alarm panels, area alarms, and zone valve boxes. New branch circuits will be provided to feed any newly installed zone valve boxes, area alarms, or med gas alarm panels. Power will be provided specifically for the new med gas master alarm in the Dental Suite located in Building 170, Wing 2B.

Requested Information:

1. Please identify your firm’s small business category. If your firm is either SDVOSB or VOSB, please state whether you are currently certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) based upon North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Current SBA size standard for NAICS 236220 is $45.0M. 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.

2. 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 confirm that your firm can obtain performance and payment bonds for this project.

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

4. Please provide the following information for your three most relative, recent projects:

(a) Contracting agency address and contracting officer’s name, email address, and telephone number.

(b) Contract number, date, amount of award, and date of completion.

(c) Was your company the prime or a subcontractor? If performance was as a subcontractor, please provide the prime company’s business name, address, email address, and telephone number, as well as the name, email address and telephone number of a specific contact person.

(d) Describe items/services provided under the contract.

(e) Please state if there were any performance issues under the contract resulting in the issuance of a Cure Notice or Show Cause Notice by the Contracting Officer.

Response Submission:

Please submit your information via email to Julius Jones, Contract Specialist, at Julius.Jones@va.gov, by the closing date and time listed on this announcement. Please limit your response to three (3) pages and include the following as the subject line of your email: 598-23-107 | Medical Gas Deficiencies | Sources Sought | Your Firm’s Name.

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.