Just reposting the Sources Sought Notice in this field in the event someone is unable to open the attachment. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for Suicide Prevention Doors. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay of any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided. Responses shall be submitted to
[email protected] by 1:00pm MST on Monday, August 24th, 2020. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified sources of supply and determine the socioeconomic size classification of the supplier and manufacturer of the end item. Interested companies shall provide, at a minimum, the following information with their response; Company Name and Address: Point of Contact (POC) Name: Email Address: Phone Number: DUNS Number: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330- Miscellaneous Construction Materials. Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicated the program: [ ] Yes [ ] No – Small Business (SB) [ ] Yes [ ] No – HUBZone [ ] Yes [ ] No – Small Business 8(a) [ ] Yes [ ] No – Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] Yes [ ] No – Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] Yes [ ] No – Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] Yes [ ] No – Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] Yes [ ] No – Large Business [ ] Yes [ ] No – Other (please specify) Please answer the following questions: [ ] Yes [ ] No – If a small business manufacturer (for the NAICS code and size standard), agrees that in the performance of any resulting contract, the concern will comply with the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR § 125.6. [ ] Yes [ ] No – If a small business manufacturer (500 employees as stated in FAR 52.212-1(a)), agrees to furnish in the performance of any resulting contract, the product(s) of a small manufacturer (for the NAICS code and size standard) or producer. For size determination purposes, there can be only one manufacturer of the end product(s) being acquired. [ ] Yes [ ] No – Will furnish the end product(s) manufactured or produced in the United States or its outlying areas. [ ] Yes [ ] No – Available through GSA/FSS or other GWAC (please specify). Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, past experience, etc.) to confirm the company’s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. 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. General Information This project will be at the Sheridan VAMC. The existing doors and hardware are currently Kennon; however, this does not mean the doors and hinges need to stay within that brand. Salient Characteristics Doors shall be Brand name or equal. Doors shall be Soft Suicide Prevention Doors (SSPD) and Soft Suicide Prevention Artwork (SSPA) Replacement will be for 19 single soft doors and 5 sets of double soft doors. Print Pattern shall be the standard landscape images: Mountain flowers, waterfall and beach sunset. Images should be varied on each size of door Images shall be on both sides of the door panels Doors shall have internal magnetic hinges and closures Doors shall pull off frame with 20 pounds of vertical pressure Measurements for the singles doors are as follows: 1 – 34 1/8” (Inside Door Frame Size) Left = right hand hinge 1 – 35 ½” (Inside Door Frame Size) Left = right hand hinge 3 – 35 ¾” (Inside Door Frame Size) Right = left hand hinge 12 – 35 ¾” (Inside Door Frame Size) Left = right hand hinge 1 – 38 7/16(Inside Door Frame Size) Left= right hand hinge Measurements for the Double/Saloon Doors are as follows: 4 – 59 ½” Double 1 – 45 ¾” Double DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), 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 RFI.