5675-- VHA Greater Los Angeles Flooring Materials

Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System: Flooring Material

Responses to this RFI 36C26221Q0748 for The VHAGLA Flooring Material must be received no later than Monday June 28, 2021 at 3:00 P.M.

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

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. IAW 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.

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS code 238340 or (related). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the Veterans Health Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System with Healthcare Flooring Material. See below description details.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Vendor shall provide Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), Rubber Tile, Base and Adhesives materials necessary to replace existing flooring.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

3.1 Mannington: Spacia, Warm Teak and Nature s Path, Maple Espresso

Construction: Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), Non-Ortho Phthalate

Size: 4 x 36

Classification: ASTM F1700 Class III, Type B

Thickness: 20 mil (2.5mm)

Wear Layer: Quantum Guard EliteR

Edge Treatment: Straight Edge

Adhesive: Amtico 373

Solvent-free, non-flammable, freeze/thaw stable,

and low odor

Indoor Air Quality: FloorScore Certified; CDPH v1.1-2010

Testing: Passes: Chemical Resistance (ASTM F925) &

Resistance to Heat (ASTM F1514)

Warranty: Limited 15 Year Commercial Warranty

Limited 15 Year Quantum Guard EliteR Wear Warranty

3.2 Mannington Burke Base - Type TP 1/8 (Non-Ortho Phthalate)

Construction: Thermoplastic Rubber, Matte

Classification: ASTM F1861 Type TP, Group 1

Profile: Cove

4 & 6 Ginger

4.5 Fudge

Adhesive: Mannington R101G4

Testing: Passes: Flooring Radiant Panel (ASTM E648) - Class I; 0.45 watts/cm2

Static Load (ASTM E970) - 500 psi

Warranty: Five Year Commercial Warranty

3.3 Mannington Color Spec, Color TBD - 1/8 Thk

Construction: Thermoplastic Rubber Tile, Sculptured

Size: 18 x 18

Classification: ASTM F1344 Class I, Type A

Adhesive: Mannington MR-911

Solvent-free, non-flammable, freeze/thaw stable, low VOC

Testing: HUD/FHA Meets or Exceeds

Passes: Resistance to Heat (ASTM F1514) - < 8 Delta E Color Change

Resistance to Mold/Mildew (ASTM G21/E2180)

Chemical Resistance (ASTM F925)

Smoke Density (ASTM E662)

Slip Resistance (ASTM C1028, Dry) - 0.5 Leather; 0.6 Rubber

Warranty: Limited 15 Year Commercial Warranty

Quantities

The quantities of each item are listed as noted below. Awarded vendor shall include purchase order number on all shipping labels to include contents.

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

0001

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

Mannington, Spacia Warm Teak

4 x 36

40,014

0002

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

Mannington, Nature s Path, Maple Espresso

4 x 36

10,008

0003

Cove Base 4 Ginger

Burke Base TP 1/8 Thermoplastic Rubber

5,000

0004

Cove Base 6 Ginger

Burke Base TP 1/8 Thermoplastic Rubber

10,000

0005

Cove Base 4.5 Fudge

Burke Base TP 1/8 Thermoplastic Rubber

5,000

0006

Flooring Glue

Amtico 373 Tile Adhesive

72

0007

Base Glue

Mannington MR-101

30

0008

Rubber Tile Flooring

Mannington ColorSpec, Color TBD

Sculptured, Thermoplastic Rubber

18 x 18

10,037.50

0009

MR911 Floor Adhesive for rubber flooring

20

Delivery. Veteran Health Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90073. Delivery is to occur between the hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, during normal working hours.

Installation.

No installation required. Drop ship only.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vendor shall provide crates and take necessary precautions to avoid damaging property during transport. The Vendor shall be responsible for all costs associated with damages.

National Holidays: Listed below are the ten national holidays:

New Year s Day

January 1

Martin Luther King s Birthday

Third Monday in January

President s Day

Third Monday in February

Memorial Day

Last Monday in May

Independence Day

July 4

Labor Day

First Monday in September

Columbus Day

Second Monday in October

Veterans Day

November 11

Thanksgiving Day

Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day

December 25

When one of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a national holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a national holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a National holiday. The Contractor should keep them in mind when scheduling work.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.

Is your company considered small under the NAICS 238340 identified under this RFI?

Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items?

If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number.

If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?

Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.

Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?

*** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to helena.roba@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Monday June 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System: Flooring Material

Responses to this RFI 36C26221Q0748 for The VHAGLA Flooring Material must be received no later than Monday June 28, 2021 at 3:00 P.M.

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

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. IAW 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.

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS code 238340 or (related). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the Veterans Health Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System with Healthcare Flooring Material. See below description details.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Vendor shall provide Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), Rubber Tile, Base and Adhesives materials necessary to replace existing flooring.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

3.1 Mannington: Spacia, Warm Teak and Nature s Path, Maple Espresso

Construction: Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), Non-Ortho Phthalate

Size: 4 x 36

Classification: ASTM F1700 Class III, Type B

Thickness: 20 mil (2.5mm)

Wear Layer: Quantum Guard EliteR

Edge Treatment: Straight Edge

Adhesive: Amtico 373

Solvent-free, non-flammable, freeze/thaw stable,

and low odor

Indoor Air Quality: FloorScore Certified; CDPH v1.1-2010

Testing: Passes: Chemical Resistance (ASTM F925) &

Resistance to Heat (ASTM F1514)

Warranty: Limited 15 Year Commercial Warranty

Limited 15 Year Quantum Guard EliteR Wear Warranty

3.2 Mannington Burke Base - Type TP 1/8 (Non-Ortho Phthalate)

Construction: Thermoplastic Rubber, Matte

Classification: ASTM F1861 Type TP, Group 1

Profile: Cove

4 & 6 Ginger

4.5 Fudge

Adhesive: Mannington R101G4

Testing: Passes: Flooring Radiant Panel (ASTM E648) - Class I; 0.45 watts/cm2

Static Load (ASTM E970) - 500 psi

Warranty: Five Year Commercial Warranty

3.3 Mannington Color Spec, Color TBD - 1/8 Thk

Construction: Thermoplastic Rubber Tile, Sculptured

Size: 18 x 18

Classification: ASTM F1344 Class I, Type A

Adhesive: Mannington MR-911

Solvent-free, non-flammable, freeze/thaw stable, low VOC

Testing: HUD/FHA Meets or Exceeds

Passes: Resistance to Heat (ASTM F1514) - < 8 Delta E Color Change

Resistance to Mold/Mildew (ASTM G21/E2180)

Chemical Resistance (ASTM F925)

Smoke Density (ASTM E662)

Slip Resistance (ASTM C1028, Dry) - 0.5 Leather; 0.6 Rubber

Warranty: Limited 15 Year Commercial Warranty

Quantities

The quantities of each item are listed as noted below. Awarded vendor shall include purchase order number on all shipping labels to include contents.

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

0001

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

Mannington, Spacia Warm Teak

4 x 36

40,014

0002

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

Mannington, Nature s Path, Maple Espresso

4 x 36

10,008

0003

Cove Base 4 Ginger

Burke Base TP 1/8 Thermoplastic Rubber

5,000

0004

Cove Base 6 Ginger

Burke Base TP 1/8 Thermoplastic Rubber

10,000

0005

Cove Base 4.5 Fudge

Burke Base TP 1/8 Thermoplastic Rubber

5,000

0006

Flooring Glue

Amtico 373 Tile Adhesive

72

0007

Base Glue

Mannington MR-101

30

0008

Rubber Tile Flooring

Mannington ColorSpec, Color TBD

Sculptured, Thermoplastic Rubber

18 x 18

10,037.50

0009

MR911 Floor Adhesive for rubber flooring

20

Delivery. Veteran Health Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90073. Delivery is to occur between the hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, during normal working hours.

Installation.

No installation required. Drop ship only.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vendor shall provide crates and take necessary precautions to avoid damaging property during transport. The Vendor shall be responsible for all costs associated with damages.

National Holidays: Listed below are the ten national holidays:

New Year s Day

January 1

Martin Luther King s Birthday

Third Monday in January

President s Day

Third Monday in February

Memorial Day

Last Monday in May

Independence Day

July 4

Labor Day

First Monday in September

Columbus Day

Second Monday in October

Veterans Day

November 11

Thanksgiving Day

Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day

December 25

When one of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a national holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a national holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a National holiday. The Contractor should keep them in mind when scheduling work.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.

Is your company considered small under the NAICS 238340 identified under this RFI?

Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items?

If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number.

If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?

Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.

Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?

*** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to helena.roba@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Monday June 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.