J045--Boiler Testing & Inspection Services RFQ - SDVOSB Set-Aside

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR

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36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs

Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Network Contracting Office 10

2215 Fuller Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs

Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Network Contracting Office 10

2215 Fuller Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25024Q0371

04-09-2024

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See CONTINUATION Page

1. This amendment is to answer industry questions received.

2. No other changes to the solicitation are made as a result of this amendment.

Jeannie Ortiz

Contracting Officer

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RFQ 36C25024Q0371 Questions Received & Answers Provided

Who is the present incumbent of this contract?

Answer: None/no previous contract.

What is the total contract value of this contract previously?

Answer: N/A no previous contract.

How many different boiler are needed to be inspected and tested?

Answer: Reference the boiler list included in the Statement of Work (SOW) for types, models and all other information, as well as frequency of testing and inspection required.

Is this a new requirement?

Answer: Yes.

What certifications are required for this project from subcontractors?

Answer: Certification information is listed in the SOW and is required by all contract staff, no matter if prime or subcontractor.

Is it absolutely necessary for subcontractors to have previous experience with industrial boilers and equipment.

Answer: Absolutely yes.

Is this a recompete?

Answer: No.

When will the award be announced?

Answer: Please refer to the Instructions to Offerors section of the RFQ, which states, As this procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13, post-award debriefings in accordance with FAR 15.506 will not be conducted.

Will a site visit be offered?

Answer: No. This is boiler testing and inspection only (no repair/maintenance work), and all important boiler information (manufacturer, model, etc.) have been listed in the SOW.

Per the scope of work, the frequency of the safety device testing on the Unilux boilers 1-3 and Lattner Boilers 1 & 2 calls out to be conducted annually. Should this be a semi-annual inspection per the VHA Directive, current edition?

Answer: Other testing to meet the Directive is being handled separately.

What is the make, model, and serial number for the burners on the Unilux boilers 1-3?

Answer: There are no model numbers for the Unilux burners. The make for all the burners is Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Unilux boiler #1 burner serial# is AS-83315.

Unilux boiler #2 burner serial# is AS-83316.

Unilux boiler #3 burner serial# is AS-83317.

Is there any asbestos material within the boilers and or on the boiler piping?

Answer: No, there is no Asbestos within the boilers or piping.

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.

Solicitation number 36C25024Q0371 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03, effective February 23, 2024.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310 (size standard $12.5 million).

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 requires a contractor to provide Boiler Testing & Inspection services at the Saginaw VA Medical Center, located in Saginaw, Michigan. Please reference the Statement of Work for specific information and requirements.

The anticipated contract period is June 6, 2024 June 5, 2025. Quotes shall be received on or before the date and time specified in Block 8 of the SF1449 Solicitation. Solicitation posting and closing dates are subject to change as necessary and amendments will be issued accordingly.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of offer, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information is at www.sam.gov.

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. The government intends to award a contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Offerors shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Offerors shall only submit quotes via email to Jeanne Ortiz, Contract Specialist, at jeanne.ortiz@va.gov. Only electronically submitted quotes will be accepted. Quotes shall be received on or before the date and time specified in Block 8 of the SF1449 Solicitation.

Any questions for this solicitation shall be emailed to Jeannie Ortiz, Contract Specialist, at jeanne.ortiz@va.gov. There will only be one question and answer period. The deadline for submitting all questions is Friday, April 9, 2024, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time. All questions shall have 36C25024Q0371 - Question as the subject line. The Government will not respond directly to any questions submitted but will gather questions and post the answers to this Contract Opportunities posting for all potential businesses to access.