Steam testing RFI - Sources Sought.docx

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI)

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI

1. Title: Steam Quality Testing and Port Installation Central Arkansas VA Medical Center

2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:

See attached SOW

The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541380 is $19 million.

If your company is interested in participating in a future solicitation for this requirement, please complete the following and return to the Contracting Officer:

Company Name: ____________________________________________ Point(s) of contact name: ________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________

SAM UEI #: _______________________________

e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 541380 NAICS code? ______________________________________

f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? ______________________________

If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. ________________________________

The MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry.

5. Instructions and Response Guidelines:

RFI responses are due by 4:30 PM CST on 5/15/2025. Submit via email to bennett.smith2@va.gov. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. However, an RFQ may be issued based on the responses received.

Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as “Market Research” and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.

7. Contact Information:

Bennett Smith, Contracting Officer bennett.smith2@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!