J085--Service for whirlpool tubs

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought (SS) notice issued in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to conduct market research. This SS is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a RFQ in the future. This source sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not, at this time, seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SS; all costs associated with responding to this SS will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this SS does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this SS is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This announcement is based upon the best information available and is subject to future modification.

I. OVERVIEW:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has a requirement for services to perform scheduled maintenance and routine repair on 4 bath whirlpool tubs required by manufacturers specifications and St. Louis VA infection control policy. Inspections and repairs shall be completed by qualified factory trained repair technician and any parts that are required must be direct replacement parts, per manufacturers specifications of 4 whirlpool tubs. Three Parker Tubs (Serial numbers VEPL0012126, VEPL0011903 and VEPL00021267 as well as One Rhapsody P300 tub (Serial Number SEE0733220) located in two different buildings. Bath equipment is used for patient therapy at the St. Louis VAMC (Jefferson Barracks) Division of the St. Louis VA Healthcare System located at 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr., St. Louis, MO 63125, herein after referred to as VA. It is anticipated that this will be a one-year service agreement with options up to 4 years.

II. VETERANS FIRST CONTRACTING PROGRAM: The Dept. of Veteran s Affairs is dedicated to the Veterans First Contracting Program and encourages any certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) capable of furnishing the required services to respond. In accordance with Veterans Affair Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) sections 819.7005 and 819 7006, if a sufficient number of eligible SDVOSB or VOSB firms are identified during market research the acquisition will be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB participation.

III. INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INDUSTRY:

Please submit your response (capability statement) in accordance with the following:

No more than 5 pages (excluding transmittal page). Include the name, email address and phone number of the appropriate representative of your company.

Address if your firm has the capability to perform repair and maintenance services listed above.

Address how long it would take from the date of contract award for you to commence furnishing services.

Indicate whether your company, subcontractors, teaming partners, joint ventures have a Federal Socio-Economic status, e.g., Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Disadvantaged Small Business, and Hub Zone.

If Service- Disabled or Veteran Owned Small Business, is your company and/or partners registered in VA s VetBiz repository.

Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive.

NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SS. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are more than the 5-page limitation.

Submit your response via email to Lisa Fischer1@va.gov.

Submit your response by 3P.M. Central Time on 07/07/2022.

Model

Equipment category

Serial number

Location

Parker Tub

Bath

VEPL00012123

Bldg. 53 1S037

Parker Tub

Bath

VEPL00011903

Bldg. 53 2S049

Rhapsody P300

Bath

SEE0733220

Bldg. 53 1N103

Parker Tub

Bath

VEPL00021267

Bldg. 51 1W160