J045--Type B Dead Leg Removal SDVOSB Set Aside
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24123Q0591
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
** AMENDMENT A00001 Dead leg Removal Leeds, MA
Contractor Questions and Government Responses & Due Date update **
Question 1.
Building 22: there was a hot water tank and sink. The pipes come down from ceiling. Question: Do you want the pipes cut at ceiling level or sink level? Answer 1. Piping identified with demolition hatching in building 22 shall be demolished back to their source as defined by demolition hatching shown on drawing. Source piping shall be modified to replace the existing Tee configuration with union fittings and a straight run of piping to completely eliminate all dead legs.
Question 2.
Where bathrooms exist and there is tile, are contractors required to replace and/or match the tile?
Answer 2. Yes, patch and repairs shall be completed to match existing finish and fire rating.
Question 3.
Where showers and toilets exist do we cut and cap below the surface or at surface? Answer 3. Dead leg piping identified shall be demolished back to their source. Source piping shall be modified to replace the existing Tee configuration with union fittings and a straight run of piping to completely eliminate all dead legs
Question 4.
Any natural stone wall/floor, do the stone need to be replace. Does the whole wall need to be restored?
Answer 4. If a shower wall/floor has to be cut, a stainless steel plate is acceptable to cover the hole. If a wall/floor with porcelain tile is cut, the Contractor shall repair the wall with porcelain tile to matching existing.
Ensure existing fire ratings are maintained.
Question 5.
Define restoration of architecture stones? What is considered acceptable restoration? (ie, color, texture, style)
Answer 5. If a shower wall/floor has to be cut, a stainless steel plate is acceptable to cover the hole. If a wall/floor with porcelain tile is cut, the Contractor shall repair the wall with porcelain tile to matching existing. A sample is to be provide to COR for approval.
Ensure existing fire ratings are maintained.
Question 6.
When source is mentioned, please confirm that source is defined as nearest shut-off or back to nearest branch?
Answer 6. Dead leg piping identified shall be demolished back to their source. Source piping shall be modified to replace the existing Tee configuration with union fittings and a straight run of piping to completely eliminate all dead legs.
Pipes and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but cannot be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main or branch they originate from in an approved method and as accepted by the COR.
The intent is that those that are so embedded in existing concrete walls or floors that they cannot fully be removed without compromising the structure can be capped. These shall be fully investigated by the contractor and reviewed and accepted by the COR.
The lines shall not be capped in any finished or unfinished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged only in masonry, CMU, concrete walls, concrete ceilings or concrete floors where they penetrate those materials or if accepted by the COR within walls or partitions, so that they are completely behind the finished surface.
Questions 7.
Please confirm if there are any demolition of urinal, shower and toilet drains? And/or removal of such said fixtures?
Answer 7. Review drawings, Note only select fixtures shown with demolition hatching shall be demolished, otherwise the fixture shall remain and the associated piping serving that fixture shall be demolished back to the source and the existing fixture shall remain in place. Fixtures that are to be removed shall have both associated sanitary and vent piping disconnected and cut and capped inside of the wall with a permanent cap. The removed sanitary and vent piping shall not be visible and upon completion of removal. Ensure that existing wall finish and fire rating are restored to match existing.
Solicitation Due date has changed from:
(xv) RFQ responses are due 09-May-2023 at 2:00 PM EST. RFQ responses must be submitted via email to: Joshua.Gallien@va.gov. Hand deliveries shall not be accepted.
To:
(xv) RFQ responses are due 12-May-2023 at 2:00 PM EST. RFQ responses must be submitted via email to: Joshua.Gallien@va.gov. Hand deliveries shall not be accepted.
Update #1 ·
Combined Synopsis Solicitation Central Western Mass VAMC Dead Leg Removal
(i) 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24123Q0591 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02.
(iv) This requirement is being issued as an open market, service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors and small business size standard is $19 million dollars.
(v) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price award for Dead Leg Removal Services at the Central Western Mass VAMC. Please see the attached Performance Work Statement and drawing for full requirement details (Attachment 1, and Attachment 2). Please complete attached Price Schedule (Attachment 3) and submit with the quote submission. Please note the speculated period of performance start date is: 15-May-2023, this date is subject to change.
(vi) The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to provide Dead Leg Removal Services IAW the attached Performance Work Statement. Please see the attached PWS for full requirement details.
(vii) The Place of Performance is:
Northampton VAMC
421 North Main Street
Leeds, MA 01053-9764
(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023), 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018), 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020), 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements Notice and Representation (JUN 2020), 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008), 852.273-70 Late Offers (NOV 2021).
(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this requirement (NOC 2021), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022).
Submission of Quotes:
(1) Quotes shall be received on or before the date and time specified in Section (xv) of this solicitation. Note: Offers received after the due date and time shall not be considered.
(2) Offerors shall submit their quotes electronically via email to Joshua.Gallien@va.gov.
(3) Questions: Questions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing via e-mail. Oral questions are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. A site visit is scheduled to take place on 27-April-2023 at 10:00 AM EST, meeting location Building 22 and the POC will be Hillary Naranjo-Mejia (413-270-0141) FACE MASKS are Required, if you intend of participating in the site visit, please RSVP to Joshua.Gallien@va.gov by 25-April-2023. The cut-off date and time for receipt of questions is 02-May-2023, 5:00 PM EST. Questions received after this date and time may not be answered. Questions shall be answered in a formal amendment to the solicitation so all interested parties can see the answers. Submit all questions VIA email to Joshua.Gallien@va.gov.
(4) Quote Format: The submission should be clearly indexed and logically assembled in order of the evaluation criteria below. All pages of the quote shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer.
Evaluation Process:
Award shall be made to the best value, as determined to be the most beneficial to the Government. Please read each section below carefully for the submittals and information required as part of the evaluation. Failure to provide the requested information below shall be considered non-compliant and your quote could be removed from the evaluation process.
Offeror quotes shall be evaluated under FAR Part 13.106-2(b) -- Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. Therefore, the Government is not obligated to determine a competitive range, conduct discussions with all contractors, solicit final revised quotes, and use other techniques associated with FAR Part 15. The contracting techniques associated with FAR Part 15 are not mandatory.
The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation shall be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:Â
Price (Follow these instructions):
Offeror shall complete the attached Price Schedule (Attachment 3), with offerors proposed contract line item prices inserted in appropriate spaces. Offerors must also provide all applicable labor rates for the solicited services so they can be compared to the applicable wage determination for compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards.
Ensure your representations and certifications are complete in the System for Award Management (SAM)( https://www.sam.gov). Otherwise, you will need to fill out solicitation Clause 52.212-3 "Offeror Representation and Certifications -Commercial Items", and submit with the quote. Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the SAM database at http://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their quotation.
Vendors shall be certified as a SDVOSB in VetBiz or VetCert, failure to be certified will remove vendors from consideration.
Past Performance:
Provide (3) references of work, similar in scope and size with the requirement detailed in the Performance Work Statement. References must include contact information; brief description of the work completed, and contract # (if relevant). Please utilize Attachment 4 Past Performance Worksheet for your references and please submit as part of your quote submission. References may be checked by the Contracting Officer to ensure your company is capable of performing the Performance Work Statement.
The Government also reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources.
Technical: The offeror s quote shall be evaluated to determine if the organization has the experience and capabilities to provide the requested services IAW the Performance Work Statement in a timely efficient manner.Â
Please complete (Attachment 5) Clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certification of Compliance for Services and Construction and submit with your solicitation response.
(x) Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer via the SAM.gov website or a written copy.
(xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Services (DEC 2022), 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011), 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018), 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023), 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018), 852.204-70 Personal Identity Verification of Contracting Personnel (MAY 2020), 852.219-73 VA Notice to Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (JAN 2023), 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023), 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018), 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020).
(xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and in addition to the following FAR clauses cited, which are also applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 25.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41 (Applicable Wage Determination 2015-4095 (Rev-23.)), 52.222-42, 52.222-44, 52.222-55, 52.222-62.
(xiii) All contract requirement(s) and/or terms and conditions are stated above.
(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this requirement.
(xv) RFQ responses are due 09-May-2023 at 2:00 PM EST. RFQ responses must be submitted via email to: Joshua.Gallien@v,gov. Hand deliveries shall not be accepted.
(xvi) The POC of this solicitation is Josh Gallien (Joshua.Gallien@va.gov).
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24123Q0591_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| P09_Attachment 1_PWS.pdf | ||
| S02_Attachment 4_Past Performance Worsheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| S02_Attachment 3 Price Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| S02 - Combined Synopsis-Solicitation_Dead Leg.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24123Q0591.docx | DOCX document | |
| S02_Attachment 5_VARR 852.219-75_Certificate of Compliance.pdf | ||
| S02_Attachment 2_PWS Drawings.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J045--Type B Dead Leg Removal | Award Notice | |
| J045--Type B Dead Leg Removal SDVOSB Set Aside | Solicitation |
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