H--Services: HVAC Testing, Adjusting and Balance (TAB) Service

This is sources sought notice only; it is not a request for quotations. The purpose of this Source Sought notice is to determine how many sources are interested in this procurement, the level of experience and qualifications, and whether it might be suitable for a specific small business socioeconomic group set-aside. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), San Juan; Puerto Rico is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a contract to perform annual TABs in critical areas to ensure required environmental parameters are met. The requirement has been identified as a services contract that requires the contractor to all materials, professional labor, tools, supplies, transportation, and equipment necessary to perform the TABs. Included are all inspections, adjustments, tests, and minor repairs to keep the equipment covered under this contract within parameters, and in continuous and reliable use at its established capacity and

efficiency. The following are the areas contemplated to be serviced under contract:1. Operating Rooms and Suite - Including center hall, holding area, recovery area and hallways.Pharmacy Areas (OPA and Inpatient) Including chemo medication preparation areas.Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Preparation Areas Including SPS clean and soiled areas in Main Building Basement and OPA 1st floor.Cardiac Cath Rooms The two cardiac Cath rooms included.OPA Gastro Room Gastro procedure room in OPA.Morgue One autopsy room included.Isolation Rooms Including 37 rooms through the facility; South Bet Tower (SBT) building, Emergency Room, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) building, and Laboratory s Tuberculosis (TB).Offeror s are advised that these areas are occupied 24/7. Therefore, work is subject to the specific area schedule and is anticipated that night, weekend and after normal working hours schedules will be required to perform the TAB services. In addition, although coordination s will be made in advance; due to the nature of the work performed in these critical areas, the possibility of work cancellation and re-scheduling exist. The anticipated period of performance is a one-year base period from October 2018, or date of award if later through Sep 2019 and four (4) one-year options. The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The Product Service Code (PSC) H241 Equipment and Materials Testing Services/Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Equipment and the Small Business Size Standard is $14 million.Expressions of interest shall be submitted to Maribel Santa, Contracting Officer, by mail at Department of Veterans Affairs VA Admin Building #440 - Suite 456, 10 Casia Street San Juan; PR 00921-3201; by e-mail at Maribel.santadelapaz@va.gov or, facsimile at (787) 641-4368. Responses to this announcement are due on July 30, 2018 at 9:30 a.m., Atlantic Standard Time and shall include: Company profile and capability statement comparable to the marketing package your company uses in their ordinary course of business. Please ensure the following information is included: point of contact information, company business size and socioeconomic category such as: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran- Owned Small Business (VOSB), Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, 8(a) Small Business, small or large business company, etc.Provide evidence/certification of the following:That your firm is certified by the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) in Testing, Adjusting and Balancing. That your firm have a NEBB Qualified TAB SupervisorThat your firm have NEBB Qualified TAB TechniciansIf using a sub-contractor, provide sub-contractor certification for the company and the professionals. In addition, explain how limitations on sub-contracting in accordance with 13 CFR 125.6 will be met. Small business concerns are advised that the limitations on subcontracting are applicable to the resultant contract. Therefore, in order to be awarded a full or partial small business set-aside contract for services with a value greater than $150,000, the small business company shall 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. Accordingly, vendors shall be prepared to demonstrate how this requirement will be met, as meeting this requirement will be evaluated as part of the offeror responsibility once a solicitation is issued. A list of current or previous contracts (within the last 5yrs.) performed, similar to this requirement. Indicate if your company has performed the service as a prime contractor or as a sub-contractor and the work effort performed by your company on the contract. Please include current point of contact information for each contract, name, e-mail, phone number, and a summary of the contract scope and dollar value. This Sources Sought Notice is to assist the VA in identifying an appropriate acquisition strategy, improve small business access to acquisition information and enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities. Therefore, is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government; no contract will be awarded from this announcement. A solicitation package is not available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notice; neither will the Government reimburse any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. Once a solicitation is issued, the same will be posted in the Federal Business Opportunities website at: https://www.fbo.gov/ with sufficient time for all interested parties to respond accordingly. Interested parties shall respond to the solicitation to be considered for award. Contact Information: Maribel Santa de la PazContract Specialist(787) 641-7582 ext. 34974maribel.santadelapaz@va.gov Office Address :Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Caribbean Healthcare System;Administrative Building;#10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440;San Juan PR 00921-3201 Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Caribbean Health Care System Set Aside: N/A