6515--Central Region Modular Ramps-VISNs 9, 10, 12, 15, 16 and 23

Page 3 of 3 Page 3 of 3 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ). THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IS NOT SOLICITING OFFERS OF ANY KIND. NO CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE MADE ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSE(S) TO THIS NOTICE. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 Market Research and Public Law 109-461, the Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to ascertain if there are verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns that have the capability to provide to the Government

aluminum modular ramps to facilities in attachment 1 at a fair and reasonable price. This announcement is for informational and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a requirement for aluminum modular ramps to the Veterans located in the RPO-Central Region. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, ramp relocation, product and inventory tracking database, project tracking database accessible by VA staff, and logistics for assessing and installing aluminum modular ramps to accommodate access/egress issues at the Veteran Beneficiary s residence in accordance with accepted VA and Americans with Disabilities (ADA) guidelines and recommendations for safe ramps. The contractor shall complete and submit proposed ramp assessment installation within 3 business days of receipt received from VA. The contractor shall complete installation of approved ramp within 10 calendar days after issuance of delivery order. All ramp systems are required to be aluminum with a slip/skid resistant surface, be of lightweight aluminum construction, durable, rust free, easily installable and removable, compact and recyclable. Veteran beneficiaries that are included in this requirement are anticipated to be serviced by the attached list of facilities (See Attachment 1 RPO Central - Facilities List). Locations may also include the associated VA Clinics and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCS) within the above-listed VISNs. Annual estimated number of ramp systems required per VISN are as follows: VISN 9 2289 VISN 10 4892 VISN 12 1182 VISN 15 1026 VISN 16 3296 VISN 23 7586 The purpose of this notice is to determine interest and capability of potential verified SDVOSB and VOSB concerns relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees and The Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued not a non-manufacturing waiver for NAICS code 339113. Therefore, per the non-manufacture rule, that a contractor under a small-business set-aside shall be a small business under the applicable size standard and shall provide either its own product or that of another domestic small business manufacturing or processing concern. To make an appropriate acquisition decision for this requirement, the Government will use the response to this RFI. The type of solicitation to be issued and the manner of advertisement will also depend on the response to this RFI. To be considered a SDVOSB/VOSB concern, offerors shall be verified in www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Responses to this RFI shall be sent via emailed to ann.schilli@va.gov not later than 13:00 pm CT, November 2, 2022. Please include 36C77623Q0030 RPO Central Modular Ramps RFI in the subject line of all correspondence. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Questions received after the specified date and time will not be considered. Responses should include the attached (See Attachment 2- Aluminum Modular Ramps-Central Region Questionnaire) See attached document: Attachment 1 _ RPO Central - Facilities List. See attached document: Attachment 2- ALUMINUM MODULAR RAMPS-CENTRAL REGION QUESTIONNAIRE. End of Document