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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF APRIL 01, 2017 FBO #5608
DOCUMENT

J -- VA256-17-R-0501 _COOLING TOWER/BOILER WATER TREATMENT - Attachment

Notice Date

3/30/2017
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

221310 — Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 16;Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center;2002 Holcombe BLVD;Houston TX 77030 4298
 

Solicitation Number

VA25617N0489
 

Archive Date

4/16/2017
 

Point of Contact

Joey Grismore
 

E-Mail Address

k
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Page 3 of 5 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. 1. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research only to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of Small Business Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB/VOSB) interested and capable of performing the work. Be advised, priority is given to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS for this requirement is 221310 - Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Interested and capable Contractors should respond to this notice not later than 2:00 pm (CST) on 04/6/2017 by providing the following via email only to Joey Grismore, Contracting Officer, at joey,grismore2@va.gov. Please present your organization below: Company Name: DUNS Number: Address: Point of Contact Name: Phone No: Email: Business size information Select all that applies: o Small Business o Emerging Small Business o Small Disadvantaged Business o Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act o HubZone o Woman Owned o Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (registered in VetBiz.gov) Veteran Owned Small Business (registered in VetBiz.gov) Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Holder FSS/ GSA Contract Number o Effective Date / Expiration Date Please provide a capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor specifically for the work described in paragraph 5 below. Respondents are also encouraged to provide specific examples (e.g. contract number, point of contact information) of the Contractor s experience providing the same or similar supplies/services to that described in paragraph 5 below. SDVOSB/VOSB respondents. If respondent is VOSB or SDVOSB, respondent is REQUIRED to provide proof of www.vetbiz.gov certification. In addition, SDVOSB/VOSB Contractors are asked to acknowledge that they understand the limitations on sub-contracting pursuant to FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Sub-Contracting, which will be included in the impending solicitation. Further SDVOSB/VOSB contractors are asked to respond that they are capable of providing the requested services keeping within the parameters of this clause. Small businesses, including SDVOSB/VOSBS are also advised that per 13 CFR, § 125.6 the prime contractor's limitations on subcontracting are as follows: General. In order to be awarded a full or partial small business set-aside contract with a value greater than $150,000, an 8(a) contract, an SDVO SBC contract, a HUBZone contract, a WOSB or EDWOSB contract pursuant to part 127 of this chapter, a small business concern must agree that: In the case of a contract for services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not similarly situated. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Please indicate if you would utilize a subcontractor in performing the requirement and supply the information below. Yes No The results of this market research will assist in the determination if a set-aside is in the best interest. Please complete this information for sub-contractor. Company Name: DUNS Number: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: Select all that applies: o Small Business o Emerging Small Business o Small Disadvantaged Business o Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act o HubZone o Woman Owned o Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (registered in VetBiz.gov) o Veteran Owned Small Business (registered in VetBiz.gov) Requesting service is to preform water treatment and maintenance service on: Enviro Tower Cooling Tower Water Treatment System (Model ETL-0250F) Enviro- Tower Model Scale buster (Model SB 200-UF) Contractor shall have experience with the above brand to include maintenance and operation to support the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please review the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Feel free to provide comments on the proposed requirement and provide suggestions that may improve the outcome of this requirement. Forward your questions to Joey. Grismore, at joey.grismore2@va.gov. Please note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, can perform the services, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database found at https://www.sam.gov. Registration must include Representations and Certifications. --End of Sources Sought Announcement-- MICHAEL E. DEBAKEY VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM COOLING TOWER/BOILER WATER TREATMENT CONTRACT TITLE: Cooling Tower/Boiler Water Treatment Service BACKGROUND: The Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Healthcare System has a requirement for cooling tower/boiler system treatment services to prevent fouling on metal surfaces, inhibit corrosion, sanitize, clean, disinfect and control biological growths with water analysis and an annual requirement for tower cleanout. GENERAL SCOPE: The contractor shall provide all necessary supervision, labor, materials, equipment and tools to perform Cooling Tower/Boiler Water Treatment Service at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The contractor shall provide VA boiler plant water treatment support including boiler water treatment chemicals, chill water and cooling tower loop for open and closed loop systems chemicals, reagents test kits and calibration services, corrosion coupons and all associated material to reduce deterioration of piping systems, boilers and chillers and cooling towers. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS: Enviro Tower Cooling Tower Water Treatment System (Model ETL-0250F) Enviro- Tower Model Scale buster (Model SB 200-UF) SPECIFIC REQUIRMENTS: Contractor shall provide complete cooling tower/boiler water treatment to prevent fouling on metal services, inhibit corrosion, sanitize, clean, disinfect and control biological growths. Contractor shall provide all necessary supervision, personal protective equipment, labor, materials, equipment, and tools to perform the service. Vendor shall check chemical levels and fill as needed, and inspect on a regular basis to insure the integrity of the system. Chemicals other than chemicals in the day tanks located in tower yard, shall not be stored on site unless provisions have been made with VA staff. SERVICE VISITS SHALL BE CONDUCTED AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: Page 5 of 5 Conduct water analysis on the cooling towers, and boilers Inspect cooling towers for biological growth, foam, sludge, and proper system operation Control equipment is to be checked for calibration and proper operation, probes cleaned and adjustments made as test results dictate Ensure water flow is sufficient through all lines Furnish and apply all products to retard scale and corrosion in condensing water circuits Furnish and apply biocides for the prevention of biological fouling in the circulating water systems Check chemical storage tanks and fill as necessary Ensure cycles of concentration are adjusted to minimize water that is discharged to the drain. Visually inspect operation of equipment and make note of any conditions that interfere with proper equipment operations and report to facility management personnel Furnish all test reagents, test equipment, and log sheets necessary to properly maintain the treatment program Supply copies of computerized reports listing findings and recommendations to the Operations Supervisor and or USRO, Boiler Plant Personnel. Furnish and apply all products to retard scale and corrosion in closed loop water circuits. Visually inspect operation of equipment and keep the treatment area neat, clean and orderly. (PREPOSED) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE ONE YEAR (12 MONTHS) FROM CONTRACT AWARD THREE (3) OPTION YEAR (12 MONTHS) PERIODS
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/HoVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA25617N0489/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA256-17-N-0489 VA256-17-N-0489.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3378193&FileName=VA256-17-N-0489-001.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3378193&FileName=VA256-17-N-0489-001.docx

 

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Place of Performance

Address: 2002 Holcombe Blvd;Houston, TX;77030-4298

Zip Code: 77030-4298
 

Record

SN04455046-W 20170401/170331000307-a5f04f576ec28675a0a69bccec54f535 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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