THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. (A Sources Sought is defined as not an actual bid or proposal solicitation; instead, it's a solicitation of interest. Think of a Sources Sought as market research being conducted by a government agency to determine what the capabilities and interests of the marketplace).This is not a request for proposals. A solicitation will not be issued at this time. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Engineer department has a requirement for Arc rated PPE (pants and shirts) of verse size. The intent of the procurement is to award a firm-fixed price contract. Unique Features: See Statement of Work for details ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (MNVAHCS): 1501 San Pedro SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 The applicable NAICS code is 313310 Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills or 812331 Linen Supply. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price order. The term of the contract is intended to be 30 calendar days ARO, with no options included. It is anticipated that a Request for Quotes will be issued in August 21, 2017. Award of a firm fixed price contract is contemplated by August 26, 2017. This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Small Businesses (SB), or Large Business capable of performing the requirements to warrant a socio-economic set-aside or full & open competition. It is strongly recommended that interested parties register in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Biz database and the Small Business Administration (SBA) database. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ and www.sba.gov/, respectively. Interested parties responding to this sources sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) Company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) Documentation relating to capability of performance of residential renovation projects (including references); (3) Proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz or SBA websites or intention of registration prior to submission of offers to a solicitation; please provide socio-economic set-aside or full & open competition. (4) Provide contract number or if these items are open market/brand name or equal product, etc.; and (5) Any other pertinent company documentation; quotes are welcome. The response date to this Sources Sought notice is August 21, 2017 at 12:00 pm EST. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only to determine if a socio-economic set-aside, or full & open competition, or sole-source procurement is appropriate. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable via
[email protected]. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE OTHER THAN WHAT IS NOTED HEREIN. ALL FIRMS ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO CALL THE INDIVIDUAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Arc Rated PPE 5-22-2017 Contract Number: (completed by the CO at time of award) Task Order Number: (completed by the CO at time of award if a TO) IFCAP Tracking Number: 501-17-3-621-0989 Follow-on to Contract and Task Order Number: Not Applicable 1. Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). Name: Danja Jevon Holly Section: Phoenix VA Contracting Office servicing Albuquerque Address: 1501 San Pedro SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, Phone Number: 602-795-4321 Fax Number: E-Mail Address:
[email protected] 2. Contract Title: The Albuquerque New Mexico VA has a requirement to order Arc rated PPE (pants and shirts) for the Engineering Department. Excepting brand name or equal. Please provide a contract number, if these items or equal items are under your contract. 3. Background. Per VHA Handbook and industry standards it is required to don Arc Rated PPE for Engineering Service Technicians and Maintenance workers. 4. Scope. The Contractor shall provide all necessary Arc rated pants and shirts to meet PPE standards and requirements established at NMVAHCS based on industry standards and safety guidelines. NFPA 70E 5. Equipment and Parts to be supplied. QTY PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE 10 6HMV6 CARHARTT Pants,Blue,Cotton,34 x 30 In. $73.32 733.20$ 40 6HMV3 CARHARTT Pants,Blue,Cotton,36 x 30 In. $73.32 2,932.80$ 60 6HMW4 CARHARTT Pants,Blue,Cotton,36 x 32 In. $73.32 4,399.20$ 30 6HMW5 CARHARTT Pants,Blue,Cotton,36 x 34 In. $73.32 2,199.60$ 10 6HMW9 CARHARTT Pants,Blue,Cotton,38 x 34 In. $73.32 733.20$ 20 6HMX6 CARHARTT Pants,Blue,Cotton,44 x 30 In. $73.32 1,466.40$ 130 8GFM5 CARHARTT FR Long SleeveShirt,Blue,XLT,Button $73.32 9,531.60$ 40 8UY80 CARHARTT FR Long SleeveShirt,Blue,L,Button $73.32 2,932.80$ 30 8WEG0 CARHARTT FR Long SleeveShirt,Blue,3XLT,Button $73.32 1,466.40$ 6. Specific Tasks. Fill the order, deliver the products to NMVAHCS Warranty: Warranty on all equipment and installation is one (1) Year from the date of delivery and accepted by the NMVAHCS representative. 8. Performance Monitoring N/A 9. Security Requirements The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required The contractor will need to have access to grounds around the VA Hospital. All employees will be required to obtain a badge (obtain from the VA Police) and be worn at all times while working on VA Hospital grounds. 10. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI). NONE 11. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations. NONE a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work. Contractor will not be working with sensitive or proprietary information d. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions NONE e. Inspection and Guidance Criteria N/A 12. Risk Control N/A