4320--Minneapolis VAMC Notice of Intent to Sole Source Centrifugal Pump

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), to Bernard J. Mulcahy Company, Inc.

Contractor shall provide centrifugal pump, see statement of work below for details.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than Oct 7, 2024, 17:00 Central Time. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered.

The following information must also be provided with any response:

Identify if your organization is the manufacturer of the required supplies. If you are not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer of the supplies that you will provide.

Fill out the certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2 identifying the item, the country of origin and whether it exceeds the domestic content requirements outlined in the FAR. ( https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_2__d3401e52).

Identify your organization's socio-economic category.

Address whether your organization meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-121/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR0fca5207262de47/section-121.406#p-121.406(b)).

When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement, Notice of Intent. If after Oct 7, 2024, 17:00 Central Time no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Bernard J. Mulcahy Company, Inc.

This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist Theresa Thunder, who can be reached at theresa.thunder@va.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK

Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Health Care System

Purchase Bell & Gossett Centrifugal Pump

Statement of Work:

Contractor will provide one Bell & Gossett centrifugal pump assembly that meets the following salient characteristics:

B&G Vertical Split Case Pump Series VSX-VSCS,

2500 GPM @ 90 ft HD

Model 8 x 10 x 13-1/2B, BF,

75-80 Horsepower, 365T Frame WEG motor

230/460 Volt 3 phase, 60 hertz Motor,

1750 -1850 RPM, with 11.375" Impeller, Unitized EPR-Carbon/SiC (Standard) Seal BG

NEMA Premium w/Shaft Grounding Rings,

Inverter Duty suitable,

Contractor will provide the following mounting devices and accessories:

1 ea - B&G JJ-3X Suction Diffuser Plus - 10 IN. Flange. x 10 IN. Flange.

1 ea - B&G 3DS-12S, Triple Duty Valve.

2 ea - Metraflex Double Cablesphere EPDM Expansion Joint #DSRCEE1200, 12" X 13".

1 ea - Vibro-Acoustics Inertia Base, 2 Deflections free spring floor mounted isolators.

Contractor will conduct one site visit for factory startup and laser alignment at no additional charge.

Contractor will deliver all items to the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Hospital.

Delivery Address:

Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Heath Care System

One Veterans Drive

Minneapolis, MN 55417

Delivery hours:

Monday through Friday from 7:00 am 3:00 pm. Deliveries are not accepted on the federal holidays listed below:

Observed Federal Holidays:

New Year s Day Martin Luther King Birthday

Washington s Birthday Memorial Day

Juneteenth Independence Day

Labor Day Columbus Day

Veteran s Day Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day