Sources_Sought_Synopsis___Uninterrupted_Power_Supply_Installation_and_Services.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY

Department of Veterans Affairs | Network Contracting Office 19

Overview

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 19, is seeking potential sources for a service agreement for the Uninterrupted Power Supply Installation and Services at the VHA Member Services Office located at 4800 Memorial Dr., Bldg 90, Waco, Tx 76711. Refer to the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for full details.

NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | Size

Standard: $34 Million

Purpose

This synopsis is issued solely to identify qualified sources and determine their business size classification. Responses will inform appropriate acquisition decisions. A solicitation may subsequently be published on Contract Opportunities or GSA; however, responses to this

Sources Sought do not constitute a response to any future solicitation.

Important Notices

• SAM Registration Required: All entities providing goods or services to the Federal

Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov.

• VetCert Registration Required: All SDVOSBs and VOSBs must also be registered with the

SBA VetCert Registry at veterans.certify.sba.gov.

• This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response.

• Responses to this notice will not add respondents to a prospective bidders list or guarantee receipt of a future solicitation.

Response Deadline

All responses must be submitted in writing via email to thomas.parsons2@va.gov no later than:

July 10, 2026 I 12:00 PM CST mailto:thomas.parsons2@va.gov

Required Submissions

To be considered, respondents must complete and submit both sections of this document:

• Part A - Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) & Ostensible Subcontractor Rule

• Part B - Sources Sought Company Information

PART A: Limitations on Subcontracting & Ostensible Subcontractor Rule

As part of ongoing market research, the VA requires clarification on your firm's ability to perform these services in full compliance with the following small business contracting regulations:

• Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) - FAR 52.219-14: Ensures SDVOSB/VOSB businesses do not serve as pass-throughs for large entities. Applicable to all set-aside and sole source contracts under the Veterans First Contracting Program (VFCP), this rule limits subcontracting to no more than 50% of the contract value for services and requires that any subcontracts be awarded to SDVOSBs/VOSBs.

• Ostensible Subcontractor Rule -13 C.F.R. § 121.103(h)( 4): Prohibits a small business prime contractor from being unduly reliant on a subcontractor to perform the primary and vital requirements of a contract.

Please provide written responses to each of the following questions:

1. Work Distribution What percentage of the contract work will your firm perform directly versus subcontract out? (Note: Invoicing and scheduling do not constitute 51% of performance.)

2. Primary Performance Who will perform the primary and vital requirements of this contract

- your firm's employees or a subcontractor? If licenses are required, specify who will hold them.

3. Work Breakdown Provide a work breakdown demonstrating your firm is not unduly reliant on any single subcontractor.

4. Project Management Who will serve as Project Manager of Record, and are they a direct employee of your firm?

5. Management & Control Will your firm retain day-to-day management and control of all contract performance?

6. Subcontractor Influence Does any intended subcontractor have the ability to control or direct your firm's key personnel?

PART B: Sources Sought Company Information

Business Size Classification (select all that apply)

Small Business Emerging Small Business Certified S(a)

Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business HUBZone

Woman-Owned Small Business Large Business

VOSB SDVOSB

Company Details

Field Required Response

Company Name

SAM Unique Entity ID Number

Address

Contact Name

Phone Number

Email

GSA/FSS Contract Number (if applicable)

Is the product manufactured in the USA?

Field Response

If not, list country of origin

Is the product Buy American Act compliant?

Is the product TAA compliant?