Notice of intent to sole source to SDVOSB for the triennial inspection of VA loma linda healthcare system's electrical distribution infrastructure in accordance public law 109-461, 38 USC 8127 (vaar 819-7007)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, is issuing this notice of intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors the Government s intent to execute a Sole Source award under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), specifically FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items with Veteran Electrical Power Systems, Inc., 1223 S. Flower St., Burbank, CA 91502-2041.

This requirement is to provide triennial inspection service of the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System s (VALLHS) electrical distribution infrastructure per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99, NFPA 110 and The Joint Commission. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment and transportation necessary to perform the triennial inspection services at the VALLHS, specifically at the following buildings: (1) Main hospital, (2) Behavior Health Service building, (3) Outpatient Pharmacy, and (4) Cancer Center building. The Triennial Inspection includes inspections, testing, infrared thermography, maintenance and calibration of all switchgears, switchboards, distribution panels, motor control centers and all related components.

The proposed period of performance will be from 3/12/2018 through 4/11/2018.

This procurement is being conducted using commercial item procedures pursuant to FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, specifically FAR Subpart13.106-1(b)(1)(i) allowing the Contracting Officer (CO) to solicit from one source. This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award and an anticipated award date is set for 3/10/2018.

The place of performance is as follows: VA Greater Loma Linda Healthcare System, 11201 Benton St, Loma Linda, CA 92537.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 541330, Engineering Services. The Small Business Administration size standard for this sector is $15 million.

This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to Tue Tran at tue.tran@va.gov with solicitation number 36C26218Q0399 referenced in the subject line.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities no later than 12:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time on March 5, 2018. Interested parties shall e-mail all statements, quote, and capabilities to Tue Tran at tue.tran@va.gov. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt.