Inspection, Certification and Environmental testing of facility Hoods. (VA-19-00034136)
INTRODUCTION
This sources sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested potential sources. Responses will not be considered as quotes, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this sources sought announcement.
NCO 1 Contracting is seeking interested sources for a future solicitation and procurement. At this time, no solicitation exists.
BACKGROUND
Manchester VAMC has a requirement for the following services:
Inspection and certification of biohoods/Laminar Hoods/Fume Hoods and air exchange testing.
Semi-annual inspection and certification of the equipment, to include Environmental Monitoring and ensure it functions in conformance with the latest published edition of the applicable standards, such as USP 797, ISO 14644, NFPA-99, UL, OSHA, VA, CDRH, NEC, NSF, USP, ISO, etc.
Contractor shall submit all safety plans, to include, but not limited to equipment specific Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures, Electrical Safety, and MSDS for any chemicals used for approval prior to working at the Medical Center.
Perform semi-annual Ventilation Hood performance inspection & certification in August and February at VAMC Manchester.
Location:
Manchester VAMC
718 Smyth Road
Manchester, NH 03104-7007
OBJECTIVES
VISN 1 Healthcare System is looking for small business concerns, especially Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) contractors that can provide the requested semi-annually ventilation hood and equipment cleaning and maintenance in support of Manchester VAMC within VISN 1. All capable companies are encouraged to respond. The current primary NAICS code is 811310 (Commercial and Industry Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance), which has a size standard of $7.5 Million.
SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response as detailed below. Companies should provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill the requirements above.
Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:
Company name and address ensure your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Company point of contact name, telephone number, and email address.
Evidence that you are a small business (if applicable):
Small Business ensure you are listed as small business in SAM, reps and certifications. Provide the NAICS codes you are listed as a small business under.
SDVOSB or VOSB (or in the process of certification) ensure you are certified in the veteran database at www.vetbiz.gov. Provide evidence of certification.
If your company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the Contract Number and SINs.
5. Capabilities/Qualifications: A written response providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform services described above.
6. Past Experience: Brief summary of the company history relative to similar requirements. Response may provide information on a maximum of three similar projects for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor.
It is requested that the above information be provided no later than July 31, 2019 at 4:30PM EDT. Responses should be emailed to the contracting specialist at Cory.Dionne@va.gov.
Cory Dionne
Contracting Officer Email
