NTVAHCS Limestone removal

Added: Jul 03, 2017 12:31 pm The North Texas VA Healthcare System, located in Dallas, TX, is seeking Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) sources capable of meeting the requirement listed below. The acquisition will be accomplished using commercial item procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12.

NOTE: TO QUALIFY SDVOSB AND VOSB VENDORS MUST BE CERTIFIED IN THE VA VENDOR INFORMATION PAGES (VIP) DATABASE. THE VENDOR MUST BE REGISTERED AS A SMALL BUSINESS UNDER NAICS CODE 562998 and 562219 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.



The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 562998 and 562219. Any SDVOSB or VOSB firms who wish to identify their interests and capability to provide this product must provide product specifications, performance and delivery information by notifying the Contract Specialist no later than 12:00 NOON PM Central Time, July 17, 2017. Notification shall be e-mailed to Ronalda Ohio, at ronalda.ohio@va.gov.



DISCLAIMER



This Source Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Notice.





PART A- SCOPE OF WORK



A.1. INTRODUCTION:

Chemical waste pit cleaning.

Seven (7) neutralization pits are in the pipe basement of Clinical Addition, VAMC Dallas. They are 5 feet in diameter and 6 feet deep. Access is via stairwells and distant from driveways. Work must occur on weekends or after-hours as not to impede traffic.

Neutralization pits filter chemicals from processes such as dialysis and laboratory procedures prior to being discharged to the city s sanitary sewer system. Periodic cleaning and replacement of limestone is required due to depletion of the chemical bonding of the limestone and clogging of the flow passages.



PART B WORK REQUIREMENTS



B.1. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Remove old limestone filter bed from pit.

Open and remove old limestone filter bed completely.

Power wash pit and prep for installation of new limestone filter bed.

Install new limestone filter bed.

Replace seal on cover.

Install cover and seal neutralization pit.

Clean work area.

Remove all waste from site and properly dispose of.



B.2. PERFORMANCE MONITORING

The COR will monitor performance of job to ensure all requirements are met.



B.3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor will not have access to VA Desktop computers nor will they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services.





PART C OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION



C.1. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI)

There will be no GFE provided.



C.2. RISK CONTROL

Must have experience with Confined Space Entry in the event removal methods require entry into the pit.

Work to be performed after normal business hours to minimize the impact of traffic flow to patients, visitors and staff.