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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Gilbert Network Contracting 335 East Germann Road Gilbert AZ 85297

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Earl Henry Earl.Henry@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

5901 East 7th Street

Long Beach CA

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Sources Sought Announcement: This is a “SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY”, 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 sources capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) Unique Entity ID (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of business, e.g. small or other, as appropriate and (i) must provide a Capability Statement that addresses the organization’s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below in italics.

The VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS) has identified a critical need for the cleaning and inspection of 17 negative pressure exhaust fans. The place of the performance shall be at the VALBHS, 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822.

The VALBHS needs a Contractor to perform the inspection, operational check, removal and the replacement of all filters, from the (17) exhaust fans located within the Long Beach VA Medical Center. This service includes the removal of the existing pre-filter media and HEPA filters and installing the new pre-filter media (twice a year) and HEPA filter media (once a year). Additionally, Contractor will be required to remove the lock out tag and start the fans. Perform inspection and check each filter boxes for negative pressure. Meg both motors, check voltage and amp draw. Check, inspect and tighten the electrical connections. Grease the bearing with lithium-base grease. Check fan rotation and inspect for any vibrations.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary and appropriate labor and materials, equipment and personnel and all professional advice/guidance necessary to perform the network installation and Services requested herein, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

Important Information: 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. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220 ($19 Million).

Notice to Potential Offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at VetBiz Portal . All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail: Earl.Henry@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Earl Henry, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 15:00 pm PST on the due date found on page 1 of this Sources Sought Notice.

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