SOURCES SOUGHT FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS INSPECTION, TESTING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO INTRODUCTION The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 San Juan, Puerto Rico is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Repair Services at Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare Systems (VACHS) at San Juan, Puerto Rico. The intent of this notice is to identify interested sources and their respective socio-economic group. Responses to this sources-sought notice/market research may be used to issue the requirement as set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. However, the primary purpose of this notice is to identify potential Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and/or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) companies that can fulfill this requirement. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: VA Caribbean Healthcare System at San Juan, Puerto Rico DISCLAIMER This sources-sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not quotes and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized through the Contract Opportunities webpage at https://beta.sam.gov/search?index=opp. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Contract Opportunities website for additional information pertaining to this requirement. ELIGIBILITY The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541350, Building Inspection Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $8 Millions. The Product Service Code is H312. Responses to this notice shall include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar performances which you have provided services to, DUNS number, address, point of contact. Contractors should provide their size status for the above references NAICS code. (i.e. small, large) and whether they are certified SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), women-owned concern and /or SB. Standard company brochures will not be considered enough response to this Source Sought. CONTRACTOR S QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, personnel, services, materials, supplies, facilities, transportation, general and specialized equipment necessary to provide test, documentation for the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspection, testing and limited repairs of Facility Wide Fire Protection Systems at the VA Caribbean San Juan Medical Center. The following qualifications and requirements must be fulfilled by person(s) performing inspection, testing, and maintenance service on water-based fire protection systems: One person in the inspection, testing, and maintenance service group of personnel must be certified as a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III for Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems. Technicians on site must be certified as NICET Level II for Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems. High School Diploma (minimum) 8 years of extensive experience within the field of inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire protection systems. Personnel performing maintenance and recharging of fire extinguishers shall be certified. Certification confirms that personnel have fulfilled specific requirements as a fire extinguisher service technician and has earned the certification. Certification should show that personnel have passed a test based on the content of NFPA 10. Certification options include factory training and certification, certification by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction, or certification or licensure by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (NFPA 10, Section 7.1 including annex). Personnel performing services must be licensed as a fire protection contractor in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If services are subcontracted the subcontractor shall be licensed and become the Direct Point of Contact of the Facility. Inspection, testing, periodic maintenance, and limited repairs to all fire protection equipment listed in section 4 and 5.1 shall be completed in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations, VA guidelines, and with the latest edition of the following: NFPA 25; Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. NFPA 13; Installation of Sprinkler Systems. NFPA 17A; Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems. NFPA 72; National Fire Alarm Code. NFPA 20; Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. NFPA 291 Flow testing of hydrants. Other Applicable Standards Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner? Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company. If you have a contract with GSA, please provide the schedule and contract number. What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? What was the awarded amount? What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks? Vendors that do not have a presence in Puerto Rico shall provide a brief explanation indicating how they plan to carry out the recurring services. As a matter of clarification, the intent is not to limit the competition to Puerto Rico local vendors; rather is to ensure that VACHS receive the expected recurring services during the entire period of performance of the contract. Response shall consider: Limitation on Subcontracting (LOS). Only applicable to the following socio-economic groups: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, and/or Women-Owned Small Business. Offerors will be required to submit a Limitation on Subcontracting (LOS) Certification during the solicitation phase, demonstrating compliance with 13 CFR 125.6. Awarded contractor shall not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not similarly situated (within the same socio-economic group) If you will be subcontracting, please indicate which company(ies) are you contemplating. In addition, if subcontracting, what percentage of the job will be performed by the subcontractor(s). The estimated period of performance consists of 1 base year plus 4 (one-year) option periods. The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed Price. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement, information requested and answers to all questions indicated. The deadline for response to this request is no later than November 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM, Puerto Rico local time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to
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[email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.