J091--Annual Cleaning of Fuel Tanks

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following:

(a) company name

(b) address

(c) point of contact

(d) phone, fax, and email

(e) Unique Entity ID

(f) Cage Code

(g) Tax ID Number

(h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business

(i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.

The Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare Systems is seeking information for an annual fuel tank inspection and as needed emergency repair for the Sepulveda VA Medical Center located at 16111 Plummer St., North Hills, CA 931343 and the Downtown VA Medical Facility located at 351 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562910 (750 Employees).

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to edward.condreay@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Edward Condreay, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 4:00 pm PST on August 24, 2022.

Draft Scope of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Contract Title:

Emergency Generator Fuel Tank Lab Testing and Diesel Fuel Tank Polishing

Background:

NFPA-110 requires annual laboratory testing for Emergency Generator Fuel

Storage tanks

General Requirements:

Laboratory Test Fuel Tanks annual and Polish each tank

Certification/hazmat training required by the state of California

Provide pricing for a Base year with a + 4-year Options

Scope:

Laboratory test each Fuel Storage tank annually

Polish each fuel tank to remove all sediment and water from the fuel tank

Provide finial Polishing sample to VA staff to view with date and tank#

Provide Laboratory test report each Fuel Storage tank

Remove all water and sediment from each tank after polishing

Specific Tasks: Test Diesel Fuel Tanks and Polish each Fuel Tank Annually.

16111 Plummer St. North Hills, CA 91343

Auxiliary tank located at building 44

Building 99 generator - 500 gal.

Building 201 generator - 1500 gal

Building 200 generator 2000 Gal

Building 40 generator - 1000 gal

Building 10 generator 500 gal

Bldg. 101 Facility Generator- 10,000 gal

351 Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

(1) 5000-gal Storage tank

Performance Monitoring - Routine inspections by Facilities Personnel:

Will be inspected while Tank Polishing is in process

Security Requirements:

None

Government-Furnished Equipment / Government-Furnished Information:

None

Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations:

Risk Control:

Place of Performance:

16111 Plummer St. North Hills, CA 91343

351 Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Period of Performance:

Base - 09/30/2022 09/29/2023

OY 1 09/30/2023 09/29/2024

OY 2 09/30/2024 09/29/2025

OY 3 09/30/2025 09/29/2026

OY 4 09/30/2026 09/29/2027

Delivery Schedule:

Due by the end of each year 09/29/XXXX

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19

Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

Documentation requirements:

If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.Â

Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.Â

Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.