S02 36C25026Q0752 - Air Handler Refurbishing - RFI.docx

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.

This is a request for information (RFI) notice for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses with capabilities to provide the services described below. Potential offerors are invited to provide feedback via e-mail to timothy.garrity@va.gov. Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition.

Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following:

1) Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.

2) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program. Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811310 and Product Service Code (PSC) J041 [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify) [ ] yes [ ] no GSA/Federal Supply Schedule contract

3) Provide a brief capability statement (Max 5 pages) with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirements. The capabilities statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company’s ability to provide the services outlined in the draft statement of work below. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Fort Wayne Medical Center located at 2121 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46805-5100 intends to award a contract for Air Handler refurbishing in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

4) Country of Origin

STATEMENT OF WORK

Engineering Service AHU Refurbishment

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to refurbish through service various Air Handling Units at the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System – Fort Wayne campus.

· Clean and prepare all surfaces including removal of non-compliant coatings and foams. Reinforce compromised floors with steel as needed to restore structure to the floors.

· Apply protective epoxy at 3/16” nominal thickness and 6” up walls throughout all chamber floors and condensate pans to stop leaks and halt corrosion.

· Apply fire barrier over all epoxy compliant with NFPA 90A.

· Apply antimicrobial topcoat over all fire barriers.

· Apply multi-acrylic, corrosion resistant, antimicrobial coating on walls, ceiling, fan housing and structural steel throughout areas where epoxy application occurred.

· Barriers shall be placed by the contractor to prevent any debris, materials, or gases from traveling in the ductwork downstream of the work areas.

AHU list:

· AC-1 (Surgery PH) – 757 SF

· AHU-A155 (MER A155, Ground. FL) – 1235 SF

· Auditorium AHU (MER 269, 2nd FL) – 257 SF

· Elevator AHU (PH) – 276 SF

· Lab AHU (MER 38, Basement.) – 303SF

Work to be performed on 2 – 3 units concurrently over 2 – 3 consecutive days per unit; approximately 6 consecutive days. Coordination is required 3 months minimum prior to work beginning. Lock-Out/Tag-Out facility procedures will be provided at the time of award.