H145--Backflow Preventer Annual Testing and Repair

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.

This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, in support of the Walla Walla VA Medical Center, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following services:

The Contractor shall provide Backflow Preventer testing and servicing as required by local State and Federal Regulations and Laws.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment and supplies to test, service, and repair all backflow preventers according to all applicable local state and federal regulations and laws every year. Services shall be required for the Johnathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, where there are currently approximately 93 Backflow Assemblies on the VA Medical Center Campus.

Walla Walla VA Medical Center

Johnathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center

77 Wainwright Drive

Walla Walla, WA 99362

RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: company name, address, and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; capability statement and if the services are available on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract. NAICS Code 238220 Plumbing, heating, and Air-Condition Contractors is applicable to determine business size standard.

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.

Submit Capability Statements to: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20 Attn: Robert Giard, no later than 9:00 AM (PST), April 29, 2021. Responses must be submitted via e-mail to: Robert.Giard@va.gov.

Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses.