AMENDMENT- 629-22-1-690-0017 HEPA Filter Replacement Service-

Description of Requirement:

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is issued under authority of FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, and the conduct of the procurement will be in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13 or some combination thereof. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The proposed contract action is seeking a Service Provider to replace all the HEPA filters and associated pre-filters located throughout the facility, 191 in total.  Following replacement, a baseline pressure will be taken for all individual filters or filter boxes.  The condition of the filters will then be evaluated on a semi-annual basis using the ASHRAE 52.2 pressure drop test.  Based on the results of the tests, the service provider will make recommendations on whether to change out the filters.  Services will be rendered at the medical center located at 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119.  The following buildings on site will receive filter replacement and periodic evaluation:  Inpatient B & C, Outpatient H & J, Diagnostic and Testing D & E, and Transitional Living M1 & M2. 

Solicitation number 36C25622Q0543 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04.

The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System is seeking a contractor to conduct a HEPA Filter Replacement Service, as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW).

All work shall be completed in accordance with the Statement of Work and let it be known, this document is completely non-negotiable. Offers/quotes shall not include edits, revisions, additions, deletions, alterations, or track change comment to the Statement of Work.

The associated North American Industry Classification (NAICS Code) for this requirement is 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The associated size standard is $16.5 million.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for Small Businesses (100% SB set aside).

When preparing offers in response to this solicitation offerors shall refer to FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items) and Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items). These sections contain specific instructions, guidance, format, and exact requirements for what constitutes a complete and responsive offer/quote. As specified in these sections, an incomplete and/or non-responsive offer shall not be considered for a contract award by the contracting officer.

Responses are due via email to Marcia Stewart at marcia.stewart1@va.gov no later than Monday March 21, 2022 at 10:00AM (CST)