36C26224Q0686 -Sources Sought.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* ARC Testing- Sources Sought

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 87108

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C26224Q0686

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 03-06-2024 11:00 am MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* U006

NAICS CODE* 611513

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting

New Mexico VA Health Care System

1501 San Pedro Drive SE

Albuquerque NM 87108

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist

Jordan Alonzo jordan.alonzo@va.gov

(505)767-6094

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS VA Loma Linda HealthCare System (VALLHCS)

11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda California

POSTAL CODE 92357

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

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 source 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 Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and 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 small business, e.g.

Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is currently looking for a contractor that can supply ARC Flash and NFPA 70E Training.

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 611513 11.5 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) at www.sam.gov. 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 VetCert Registry located at veterans.certify.sba.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to Jordan.alonzo@va.gov . All information submissions to be marked Attn: Jordan Alonzo, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 11:00 am MST on March 6th, 2024.

http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Jordan.alonzo@va.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. TITLE:

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System’s (VALLHCS) ARC Flash and NFPA 70E Training

II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS) Facility Maintenance Services require immediate award of ARC Flash and NFPA 70E Training. As per the NFPA99, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and the Join Commission, the VA is required to perform ARC Flash and NFPA 70E Training for Facility Maintenance Services staff.

III. PART and EQUIPMENT LIST

N/A

IV. OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this service contract is to have a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and qualified personnel to complete the ARC Flash and NFPA 70E Training to be in compliance with as per the NFPA99, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and the Join Commission.

V. SCOPE:

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, test equipment, tools to conduct ARC Flash and NFPA 70E Training.

Contractor shall conduct ARC Flash and NFPA 70E Training in accordance with NFPA99, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and the Join Commission standards. Contractor training shall cover the list below.

• Basic Electrical Safety for Qualified Worker

1. Identifying Electrical hazards

2. Injuries associated with Electrical hazards.

3. General safety devices and procedures

4. Voltage-Rated tools Usage

5. Personal Protective Equipment

6. The Arc Flash Assessment

7. Electrical Safety Labeling

8. Shock and Arc Flash Boundaries

9. Protecting Non-qualified personnel

a. Sign

b. Barricades and Amp

10. Electrical violation observed.

Contractor shall train 30 Facility Maintenance Services employees in ARC Flash and NFPA 70E.

Contractor shall provide ARC Flash and NFPA 70E Training certificate to each attendee.

VI. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

240 days from performance start date. Work may be scheduled during the day or night (Depending on load demand), Monday thru Friday and/or Saturday thru Sunday.

• Daytime hours: 6 am to 4 pm

• Evening hours: 4 pm to 4 am

Contractor shall initiate work within 2 weeks of being contacted by the designated Contracting Officer’s Point of Contact (POC) or designee. Work shall be scheduled through the POC or designee, who will coordinate with VALLHCS staff. Timelines are subject to change due to VALLHCS operational requirements.

VII. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

VA Loma Linda 11201 Benton St Loma Linda, CA 92357

VIII. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

a. Offeror must possess a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety card.

b. Electrical C-10 License

c. NFPA and/ or NICET certification.

IX. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

a. Contractor shall schedule start date with POC or designee five (5) business days in advance.

b. Contactor personnel shall have valid Loma Linda PIV badges before starting work.

c. Contractor shall coordinate energy source LOCK OUT /TAG OUT procedures with

VALLHCS Electrical Supervisor before starting work. When work is complete, Contractor shall notify the VALLHCS Electrical Supervisor that energy sources will be restored and require verification.

d. Contractor’s supervisor or lead technician are to check in with VALLHCS Electrical Supervisor, or in their absence, with Graphics Control prior to work each day.

e. Contractor shall conform to the following standards, policies, regulations, governing agency, and any other local, state, or Federal guidelines that are not listed here.

• OSHA 29CFR Regulations, www.osha.gov

• NFPA 70E, www.nfpa.org

• NFPA 99

• IEEE

• NEC

X. RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS:

The following is a list of all Government recognized holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included, would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America to be a National Holiday.

http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.nfpa.org/

XI. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES:

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees. Examples: wearing of distinctive clothing such as uniform, badges, patches, etc.

Contractor personnel shall wear identification (I.D.) badges during the entire time they are on the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System grounds. I.D. badges must have identification picture, name of the individual, and the represented company depicted on it.

XI. SMOKING AND VAPING POLICIES:

Smoking and vaping are prohibited on Government property.

X11. SAFETY AND PPE EQUIPMENT:

Personal Protective Equipment shall be provided for each Contractor employee by the Contractor. Possession of weapons are prohibited.

XIII. PARKING:

It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Security Service. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor's personnel under any circumstances.

STATEMENT OF WORK