SOURCES SOUGHT
71 -- 598-23-1-300-0007 three reception cubicles for old PACU LR (VA-23-00016067)
- Notice Date
- 11/9/2022 8:47:13 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 337215
— Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39157
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25623Q0115
- Response Due
- 11/16/2022 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 12/16/2022
- Point of Contact
- Latonya Mack, Contract Specialist, Phone: 601-206-6964
- E-Mail Address
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Latonya.Mack@va.gov
(Latonya.Mack@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI) DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI 1. Title: Three Reception Cubicles for old PAU- Little Rock VA Medical Center 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following: Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty MSF1, MSS2, CC2 10' x 7.5' L-shape w/ 2 mobile drawers, overheads, dual monitor arms, cpu holders 1 EA MSF1, MSS2, CC2 11.25' x 11.25' L-shape not pictured in 3D w/ 2 mobile drawers, overheads, dual monitor arms, cpu holders 1 EA 6' x 2.5' straight cubicle station w/ 1 mobile drawer, dual monitor arm, and cpu holder 1 EA removal of existing offsite 1 EA assembly and install of new 1 EA sla fee 3% 1 EA The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code __ 337215__ is __500 employees_. STATEMENT OF WORK 1.0 GENERAL SCOPE The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has a requirement for healthcare furniture for Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System that meet the furniture specifications and high-quality threshold while integrating excellent environmental stewardship. This requirement includes healthcare furniture and delivery on December2022-. Service required is detailed in the Healthcare Furniture technical requirements per VHA Healthcare Furniture. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Healthcare furnishings include modular systems The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to satisfy the needs of each ordering activity. All questions will be coordinated through the contracting officer. Product literature must be provided and cut sheets for each product detail. Late quotes will not be accepted. Furnishings shall have smooth finishes with no hazardous projections, sharp corners, and must be free of scratches and dents. The contractor shall track manufacturing schedules and notify the interior designer with any updates. 2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall provide and be responsible for the technical assistance, development and generation for final specifications. Furniture delivery will be required starting December 2022 Duty hours will be 8:30 am 3:00 pm. The Government recognized US holidays are: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday. The contractor shall: Coordinate and provide project management of all products and services to manage, design, order, ship, deliver and install new furniture from the manufacturer until final acceptance Prepare and provide as built furniture drawings in PDF and AutoCAD. Provide maintenance manuals for all products specified. 3.0 KICKOFF MEETING The prime contractor(s) shall participate in a kickoff meeting by email within ten (10) days of task order issuance. 4.0 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS Questions: All questions must be received by11:00 am November 16, 2022. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to the following email address: LaTonya Mack LaTonya.Mack@va.gov. Questions received after the stated date and time, may be addressed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Pricing must be within the established IDIQ Pricing. 6.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA Task order will be evaluated on: Bill of Materials with subtotals and tagged per CLIN / floorplan department and room etc. PDFs of detailed and dimensioned: Plan, 2-D and 3-D drawings of each workstation (and/or) products with multiple parts list to represent exactly what is being included in task order and to determine accuracy. Delivery/Services appropriate to the scope of work. (no pricing included) Project staffing plan appropriate to scope of work Project management plan appropriate to scope of work 7.0 PRODUCT General All finished surfaces shall be free of scratches, mars, dents, or blemishes, and withstand staining, and exhibit to flaking, cracking, or loss or adhesion. Furnishings shall have smooth finishes with no hazardous projections, sharp corners, or detail, which can be hazardous and cause personal injury or damage to clothing. See attachment for technical requirement of products. (MTRs for Project Sample) *CO may ask interior design for the cad file that will be editable by to add in furniture 8.0 SERVICES Service required for the following: Design Contract Tasks/Requirements The contractor shall be responsible for providing all sample materials for awarded product (2-Day Delivery) as requested by VA Interior Designer. The product must not be placed into production without clearance from the VA COR. The contractor shall provide final, clean 1/8 scaled drawings of product type for sign-off prior to scheduling manufacturing. The contractor shall track manufacturing schedule and notify VA Interior Designer with updates of estimated completion date by email. The Government maintains the option to modify the normal work week, days and hours, as necessary for the accomplishment of VHA mission. *Pictures below of existing and drawing idea for new: *Must be able to have gap behind worksurface to fit cords and work surface should not be flush to panels because cords would not fit. *Colors close match to Wilsonart Kensington maple laminate and laminate panels rather than steel shown for outside panel. Steel panels for inside. Frame must be painted color gray for any visible trim detail. 5. Specific Tasks. None. 6. Training No training is required. 7. Warranty The contractor shall provide a one year manufacturer s warranty on all parts and labor. The warranty shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair. 8. Delivery The vendor shall provide these items during normal business hours and on a non-federal holiday at the following address: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Facility 2200 Fort Roots Drive North Little Rock AR 72114 3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI: a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________ e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code? Please provide proof of qualifications. f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The Jackson VA Medical Center is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the Jackson VAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. 5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 1:00pm (CST), Friday, November 10, 2022 via email to latonya.mack@va.gov RFI responses are due by 11:00am (CST), Wednesday, November 16, 2022; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to latonya.mack@va.gov. The subject line shall read: NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by Little Rock VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16. 7. Contact Information: LaTonya G Mack LaTonya.Mack@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
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