U099--Sources Sought for the ASHE Healthcare Construction Workshop Service Contract at the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) is searching for vendors with the capabilities to provide maintenance a two (2) day, in person training for the ASHE HealthCare Construction Workshop at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical (Zablocki VAMC) Center, located at 5000 W National Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53295-0001.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, parts, test equipment, tools, and expertise necessary to provide maintenance a two (2) day, in person training for the ASHE HealthCare Construction Workshop at the Zablocki VAMC as described in the Statement of Work (SOW); see below.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611430.

All interested, responsible sources must submit a capability statement by Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to della.bond@va.gov to include the following:

Company Experience in providing services as referenced in the SOW, to include number of years and any examples of current contracts in place with government or commercial entities;

Customer point of contact information for contracts listed in company experience along with a description of equipment serviced under the contract;

Verification of authorization and training related to servicing referenced equipment;

Number of qualified maintenance personnel employed;

DUNS number, organization name, organization address, point of contact, business size under NAICS 611430, and socioeconomic status;

This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes to determine availability of qualified vendors and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please note that this is not a request for proposal and the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government may or may not issue solicitation documents. Look for any further information in Contract Opportunities. Telephone inquiries will not be returned.

STATEMENT OF WORK

ASHE HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP

The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, management, travel, and equipment necessary to provide a two (2) day, in person training for the ASHE HealthCare Construction Workshop at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical (Zablocki VAMC) Center, located at 5000 W National Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53295-0001; as defined in this Statement of Work (SOW). This is a One-Time Service Contract.

BACKGROUND

A two (2) day, in-person training with the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) for an ASHE Healthcare Construction Workshop at the Zablocki VAMC. The training shall be conducted by the ASHE and their certified trainers. The ASHE curriculum shall cover and match what is provided by the agency to engineers, contractors, and facility managers around the country.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, management, travel, and equipment necessary to provide the following:

Identify the key concepts applied during health care construction projects.

Recognize the necessary strategies to successfully risk assessment before, after and during construction, including steps to infection prevention.

Practice mitigation, management, and documentation of the health care construction processes.

The Contractor shall provide ASHE certificates of completion and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) s for all attendees.

The training shall be for (25) individuals.

The Zablocki VAMC shall coordinate for the use of classroom for the training and overhead electronic board.

Period of Performance

Within 30 days of contract award, the exact training dates shall be confirmed.

Within 90 days of contract award, the in-person training shall be conducted.

Technical Requirement & Qualifications for Contractors

A. The Contractor shall be a certified ASHE instructor authorized to present the training.

B. The Contractor shall provide any and all training materials needed for all attendees.

C. Training shall take place between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm (local Time -Wisconsin), with a 30-minute break.

Documentation/Reports

The Contractor shall provide documentation, which shall include detailed descriptions of services performed. The Contractor shall be provided to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) via email after the completion of each training day. The Contractor, at a minimum, legibly document all attendee s and a brief summary of what was covered each training day. In addition, each ESR shall, at a minimum, document the following data legibly and in complete detail:

Name of Contractor and contract number.

Name of Instructor who performed services.

Date, time (starting and ending).

Itemized Description of Service Performed

Signatures:

Hours Of Operation

Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 07:00 a.m. to 03:30pm Central Standard Time (Wisconsin),excluding weekends and National Holidays, to include any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a Federal Holiday. Federal Holidays observed by the Zablocki VAMC are:

New Years Day Independence Day

Labor Day Thanksgiving Day

Memorial Day Christmas Day

Inauguration Day Washington s Birthday

Columbus Day Veterans Day

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Juneteenth National Independence Day

When one of the above designated Federal Holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday. When a Federal Holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday by United States Government agencies. If different times shall be needed, this shall be discussed and mutually agreed upon with the Zablocki VAMC Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and shall still be considered normal business hours. No work by the Contractor on Federal Holidays and no work on the weekend when the Federal Holiday is on the respective Monday or Friday shall be done.

Security Requirements

The Contractor s employees shall wear visible identification and company uniforms, approved by the COR, at all times while on the premises of the VAMC. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police section or the COR. The VAMC shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for any parking violations of the Contractor under any condition. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the VAMC. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to a search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citations answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

Facility Check-In Requirements

The check-in process is mandatory. The Contractor shall first be required to report to the VA Check-in - Checkpoint located at 5000 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53295. The Contractor shall contract the VA Contracting Officers Representative (COR) to be escorted to the work area. The Contractor shall be required to sign out with a facility representative and submit a legible written service report. All written reports for equipment shall be submitted to the equipment user for an acceptance signature and to the COR for an authorization signature of approval; as referenced in paragraph 6: Documentation/Reports.

Zablocki VAMC COR: To be provided at Time of Award.

Telephone & Extension: To be provided at time of Award.