SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Toilet & Urinal Flushometer Refurbishments
- Notice Date
- 8/10/2022 6:02:52 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 238220
— Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Contracting Office
- 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) Gilbert AZ 85297 USA
- ZIP Code
- 85297
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26222Q1474
- Response Due
- 8/17/2022 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 10/16/2022
- Point of Contact
- Aurora Salazar-Alas, Contract Specialist, Phone: (520) 629-4612
- E-Mail Address
-
aurora.salazar-alas@va.gov
(aurora.salazar-alas@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.� It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.� Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.� Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing.� The purpose of this Sources Sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below.� Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition.� Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92161 is seeking a potential qualified contractor that can provide refurbishment and remediation of toilet and urinal flushometer units for VASDHS. Important information:� The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request.� 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.� The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined.� No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated.� The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220 � Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors ($16.5 Million Dollars).� Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA).� Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses or Veteran-Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov.� All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to aurora.salazar-alas@va.gov. All e-mails must have as the subject line �36C26222Q1474 � Toilet & Urinal Flushometer Refurbishment Services�. All information submissions must be received no later than 5:00 pm EDT on August 17, 2022.� SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE CONTRACT TITLE: Toilet and Urinal Flushometer Refurbishments PLACE OF PERFORMANCES: VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Dr. San Diego, CA 92161 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Not to exceed four (4) weeks after receipt of order. BACKGROUND: This contract is for the refurbishment and remediation of toilet and urinal flushometer units and hardware in Buildings 1, 11, and 27. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Rebuild and install 500 water closet flushometer with a new rebuild kits, including parts, and properly dispose of old kit. Rebuild and install 75 urinal flushometer with a new rebuild kits, including parts, and properly dispose of old kit. Contractor Supervisory, Safety, and Health Officer (SSHO) shall be onsite during all work to supervise crew and ensure safety requirements, infection control requirements, and scheduling coordination requirements are met. Possibly access the asbestos containing environment to shut off water in the interstitial should local valve not function and or repair other toilet/urinal components not damaged by work but in need of repair. Additional parts may be needed to complete other repairs when it is identified that a toilet/urinal has a component not damaged by work but in need of repair. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS & OTHER RESPONSIBLITES: Contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses required to perform this work. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. Contractor shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, or others, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by him/her or his/her employees fault or negligence. Contractor shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance prescribed by the laws of the Federal Government. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: All personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering on VASDHS shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and VA safety and fire regulations and codes, which are in effect during the performance period of the contract. Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with existing relevant, accredited standards and codes to minimize the possibility of injury to personnel, or damage to Government equipment. Every effort shall be made to safeguard human life and property. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include, but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 1910 and 1926, NFPA 70E, Article 130.7 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29CFR1910.137. Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. The VAMC San Diego building 1, main building, contains asbestos. Any worker entering these asbestos containing areas must have an asbestos certification of no less than 16 hours and a valid fit test certification. Certifications must be presented to the VA project manager before any work in an asbestos area may begin. CHANGES: The awarded Contractor is advised that only the Contracting Officer, acting within the scope of the contract has the authority to make changes which affect the contract in terms of quality, quantity, price, or delivery. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment shall be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. VA POLICY: Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, are subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citations answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court. PARKING POLICY: It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Police. The VA shall not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor s personnel under any circumstances. IDENTIFICATION BADGES: All Contractor personnel are required to wear identification (I.D.) badges during the entire time they are on the VA Healthcare System grounds. I.D. badges must have an identification picture and shall state the name of the individual and the company represented. SMOKING POLICY: Smoking is not permitted within the VA Healthcare System facilities campus. NORMAL WORKING HOURS: Contractor will perform services between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, with exceptions to National Holidays. OVERTIME AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: Any overtime or holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government. The Contractor is not required to provide service on the following U.S. Government holidays, nor shall the Contractor be paid for these days: New Year s Day January 1 Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19 Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following: Documentation requirements: If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination. If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service. Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel. Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego 92161
- Zip Code: 92161
- Zip Code: 92161
- Record
- SN06422242-F 20220812/220810230125 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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