J045--Water Tanks Cleaning and Inspection Services at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS)

SOURCES SOUGHT

WATER TANKS CLEANING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

AT VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 San Juan, Puerto Rico is issuing this sources-sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Water Tanks Cleaning and Inspection Services at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) . The intent of this notice is to identify interested sources and their respective socio-economic group and to develop the Acquisition Strategy for this requirement.

Responses to this sources-sought notice/market research may be used to issue the requirement as set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: San Juan, PR

DISCLAIMER

This sources-sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) . It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not quotes and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized through the Contract Opportunities webpage at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Contract Opportunities website for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 562998, All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $16,500,000. The Product Service Code is J045.

Responses to this notice shall include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar performances which you have provided services to, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity ID (UEI), address, point of contact. Contractors should provide their size status for the above references NAICS code. (i.e., small, large). Standard company brochures will not be considered enough response to this Source Sought.

CONTRACTOR S QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Water Tanks Cleaning and Inspection Services at VACHS . Below are the minimum contractor s requirements for this acquisition. Interested vendors shall provide a statement certifying that they comply with the below requirements and that they possess necessary capabilities and certifications/licenses.

Responses will be evaluated based on their completeness and comprehensiveness. Only those submissions that address all six (6) paragraphs (including subparagraphs) below will be evaluated during this sources sought.

Responses shall address the following:

Please indicate if your company currently have, or have the ability to obtain, technically qualified technicians/laborers that will be conducting the cleaning and inspection services of VACHS water tanks (see PWS for further description). Provide evidence that the personnel is/are trained, physically capable, and qualified to perform required services.

Do you plan on subcontracting this task? If so, which company are you contemplating and what is its socio-economic group (i.e., small, large, etc.)?

Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which company(ies) are you considering and provide a narrative explaining the scope of the proposed subcontracting services.

Please indicate if your company currently have or have the ability to obtain a NACE certified specialist to provide cathodic protection system inspection and evaluation. Provide evidence of such certification.

Do you plan on subcontracting this task? If so, which company are you contemplating and what is its socio-economic group (i.e., small, large, etc.)?

Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which company(ies) are you considering and provide a narrative explaining the scope of the proposed subcontracting services.

Please indicate if your company currently have the capability to comply with the laboratory requirements listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraph 3.4.2.2. Provide evidence that the laboratory is accredited by the NELAP and authorized by the Puerto Rico Department of Health Certified Laboratory for collection and analysis of microbiological and chemical water quality parameters.

Do you plan on subcontracting this task? If so, which company are you contemplating and what is its socio-economic group (i.e., small, large, etc.)?

Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which company(ies) are you considering and provide a narrative explaining the scope of the proposed subcontracting services.

Does your company possess the proficiency and previous experience in applying and adhering to the requirements of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) C652-19, Disinfection of Water Storage Facilities to perform water tanks cleaning, chemical products application, and disinfection as per the PWS. Provide a sample report showcasing a similar project successfully executed by your company.

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes.

Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner?

Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company.

If you have a contract with GSA, please provide the schedule and contract number.

What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? What was the awarded amount? Did your organization subcontract any portion of the services? If so, what percentage of the total work was subcontracted?

What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?

The estimated period of performance consists of 1 base year plus 4 (one-year) option periods.

The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed Price.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement, information requested and answers to all questions indicated above. The deadline for response to this request is no later than June 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM, Puerto Rico local time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to baryan.sierrapierluissi@va.gov.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.

Attached to this notice is a Draft Performance Work Statement. Interested vendors are encouraged to read the entire document to have a better understanding of the proposed acquisition and minimum requirements.