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Eastern Colorado Healthcare System (ECHCS) Rocky Mountain Regional (RMR) VA Medical Center

1700 N. Wheeling Street Aurora, CO 80045

FY26 Chapel Robes & Tapestry – Chaplain Service

Description: Chaplain Robes & Tapestry This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY in support of the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Healthcare System located at 1700 North Wheeling Street. Aurora, CO 80045. Due 07/25/2025 at 12:00. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified vendors interested and capable of/to provide a quote.

Interested Vendors, please advise of 1) business size, and 2) point of contact information 3) Place of Manufacture. To be considered as a small business for this scope the size standard for NAICS Code 313210 Broadwoven Fabric Mills is 1000 Employees.

The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.

All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Information is to be submitted by electronic delivery to eric.adusei@va.gov with the subject line “SOURCES SOUGHT” and shall be received no later than 12:00 AM Mountain standard time (EST) on Friday, July 25, 2025. After reviewing the responses to this announcement, the Government may proceed with the acquisition and a subsequent solicitation may be published.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting specialist Eric Adusei (CS) Eric.Adusei@va.gov 303-712-5782

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1700 North Wheeling Street

Aurora CO

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

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Sources Sought Notice

Statement of Need:

Purpose:

The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) has a requirement to purchase a Tapestry and Robes for the Chaplain Service Chapel. This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement; refer to the salient characteristics below.

Table 1 – Package Item(s) Summary

Scope of Work:

The Chaplain Service at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) needs new Catholic Robes and a Tapestry for use in the chapels located in rooms C1-163 and C1-165. The current vestments and decorative liturgical items are over ten years old and show significant signs of wear, including fabric deterioration, fading, and fraying, which undermines the professional and reverent environment required for worship and spiritual care services.

Equipment will be shipped in original OEM packaging and will be inspected upon receipt to ensure equipment is free of defect and/or damage. The equipment will ship complete, no partial shipments will be accepted.

Date of manufacture must not be greater than 2 years before the purchase order date. The equipment must not be used or refurbished. Any batteries provided with the unit will not be manufactured more than 12 months before the purchase order issue date.

The vendor will provide all applicable service manuals, maintenance requirements, and part lists.

Tracking information will be emailed to the following Point of Contact (POC): Ricky Lott, Administration Assistant, Chaplain Services Email: Ricky.Lott@va.gov The shipping label and packing slip will contain the following information for ease of receipt:

1) Ship To:

2) Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, 1700 N Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045

3) Mark For: RMR VA

4) Contract Number: N/A

5) Purchase Order: N/A Delivery:

Delivery shall be within 30 days from time of award.

Equipment shall be delivered to the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center located at 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045.

Delivery Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday; 0700hrs – 1500hrs; excluding all Federal Holidays.

Delivery will be coordinated through the On-Site Point of Contacts (POCs):

Inspection:

Prior to acceptance of the goods or services provided under this contract, inspection and testing will be performed by the government.

Warranty:

The Contractor shall provide all manufacturer’s warranty with products upon delivery. Warranty shall commence upon acceptance by VA representative and verification of operational functionality.

The warranties shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair.

Deliverables:

Operation and Maintenance Manuals Invoicing and Supporting Documentation:

The supporting documentation and invoice shall be submitted within 30 days at the end of each month. Subsequent changes or corrections shall be submitted by a separate invoice. In addition to information required for submission of a ‘proper’ invoice in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (g), all invoices must include the following information:

a. Name and Address of Contractor

b. Contractor’s Tax Identification Number

c. Date of Invoice

d. Invoice Number

e. Contract Number

f. Purchase Order Number

g. Date of Service

h. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN)

i. Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, and Extended Price of the items delivered

j. Total Price

Recalls:

The Vendor shall immediately notify all affected VA Medical Centers and designated POC in the event of a device recall, removal, required adjustment, or required modification that is suggested or mandated by the Vendor, distributor, manufacturer, or any regulatory or government agency. The following information shall be included in this notification:

A complete item description and identification (to include lot or serial numbers where applicable); administrative identification data including order numbers and order date; reasons for recall, removal, adjustment, or modification; and Instructions for appropriate corrective action.

Special Work Requirements:

The removal/disposal of waste and/or excess material shall be the responsibility of the vendor.

Installation Required (Yes ☐ No ☒) Training Required (Yes ☐ No ☒) Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure:

This equipment does not connect to a VA network. Therefore, in accordance with Appendix A, Handbook 6500.6 Checklist, Block 6, the C&A requirements do not apply to this requirement, and a Security and Accreditation Package in not required.

This equipment does not hold or store patient information. Therefore, in accordance with Appendix A, Handbook 6500.6 Checklist, Block 7, Appendix B and C provisions do not apply.

Salient Characteristics:

· Must have Chasuble with Plain Neckline “0” and Inside Stole. (Dark Green/Standard) - 53”

· Must have Chasuble with Plain Neckline “0” and Inside Stole. (Red/Standard) - 53”

· Must have Chasuble with Plain Neckline “0” and Inside Stole. (Purple/Standard) - 53”

· Must have Chasuble with Plain Neckline “0” and Inside Stole. (White/Standard) - 53”

· Must have Overlay Stole (Dark Green)

· Must have Overlay Stole in Regina (Red)

· Must have Overlay Stole Style Cut 65 (Purple)

· Must have Overlay Stole in Regina Multicolored Brocade Fabric

· Must have a complete set of Chasubles in Green, Red, Purple & White (SET of 4)

· Must have Podium Hanging Cover 71”X18” to Match 2749 Chasuble in Green, Red, Purple & White

· Must have Altar Cloth Hanging Cover 18” X 60” to Match 2749 Chasuble in Green, Red, Purple & White

· Must have Advent 11” LED Candles Purple/Pink

RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS

A. Applicability This clause applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

B. Definitions “Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal record:

1. includes [Agency] records.

2. does not include personal materials.

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their [Agency] contract.

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

C. Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. [Agency] and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of [Agency] or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to [Agency]. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to [Agency] control or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and [Agency] guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with [Agency] policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public [Agency] information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. The [Agency] owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which [Agency] shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take [Agency]-provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

[Note: To the extent an agency requires contractors to complete records management training, the agency must provide the training to the contractor.] D. Flowdown of requirements to subcontractors

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this [contract vehicle], and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor.