NRM Project # 832-18-202 to replace and repair damaged and faded traffic signs.
Sources Sought Notice
Biloxi National Cemetery | Replace and Repair Site Signage | Project# 832-18-202
Released pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10: Market Research, this is a Request for Information.
Purpose: Biloxi National Cemetery, Replace and Repair Site Signage, # Project# 832-18-202
In an effort to enhance opportunities for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) as required by Public Law 109-461, specifically the Veterans First Contracting Program, the VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is performing preliminary market research to identify interested, qualified, capable, SDVOSB and VOSB firms possessing the capacity necessary to compete for a NCA procurement opportunity.
Pursuant to the set-aside authority contained in Public Law 109-461. Results of preliminary market research will be used in considering a 100% set aside for SDVOSBs first and VOSBs second.
This source sought notice is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal, or a promise to issue a subsequent RFQ/IFB/RFP. At this time, no solicitation document exists. Issuance of this notice does not establish any obligation on the part of the Government, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In addition, respondents are advised that the United States Government is under no obligation to pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this notice. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested; respondents shall refrain from including proprietary information in responses to this notice.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCA anticipates awarding a one-time, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.
Project Scope Summary:
Shall furnish all labor, material, supplies, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision to update the traffic, feature identification, directional, flower vase receptacles, and trash receptacles throughout the Biloxi National Cemetery. in accordance with drawings, specifications, and per applicable standards and requirements.
IAW VAAR 836.204| Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
Between $25,000 and $100,000.
Work includes, but is not limited to:
Contractor shall remove and dispose of thirteen (13) existing flower vase receptacle and trash receptacles located throughout the cemetery. Provide and install thirteen (13) new Victor Stanley model S-424 (or approved equal) cage-type receptacles. The flower vase receptacles shall have a hinged lid as shown in the Contract drawings. Provide one (1) additional trash receptacle and one (1) additional flower vase receptacle to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR).
Remove and properly dispose of two (2) existing aluminum frame, two-post identification signs located at the Columbarium, as indicated on project drawings. Turn over all salvaged sign panels to the COR. Only one sign ( Columbarium A ) will be reinstalled.
Remove and reinstall an existing Funeral Services and Speed Limit sign on the same existing post.
Provide and install two (2) new sets of square aluminum two-post and aluminum frame signs, with double-sided panel. Prior to installation, the Contractor shall verify locations and orientation of all new signage with the COR. Contractor shall not proceed until the locations and orientations of the new signage have been approved by the COR.
Provide and install three (3) new One Way sign panels onto existing 4 x4 square sign posts, directly underneath existing Stop signs.
Provide and install three (3) new Wrong Way signs with new 4 x4 square, white composite sign posts set in concrete, with decorative pyramidal cap.
Provide and install two (2) new Do Not Enter signs with new 4 x4 square, white composite sign posts set in concrete, with decorative pyramidal cap.
Provide and install two (2) new Yield and roundabout indicator graphic signs on the same new 4 x4 square, white composite sign posts set in concrete, with decorative pyramidal cap.
This description is not all encompassing.
All interested contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov and Vendor Information Pages (VIP) at Vetbiz.gov web portal https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/default.asp. Documentation supporting your (CVE) veteran s status must be submitted with your package; submissions must also indicate whether your firm is responding as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB.
The relative NAICS is: 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is: $15 Million.
Requested Information:
1. Please provide a positive statement of interest in submitting a quote based on the general scope of work description.
2. Please provide a capability statement; describe your firm s in-house capability to accomplish the summarized project scope/goal.
3. Please state whether your SDVOSB or VOSB firm is currently certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) based upon North American Industry Classification System code 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.
4. Please state your firm's name, address, DUNS and CAGE number, and primary point of contact, including telephone number(s) and email address.
5. Please provide the following information for your three most relative, recent projects:
(a) Contracting agency address and contracting officer s name, email address and telephone number.
(b) Contract Number, date, amount of award, and date of completion.
(c) Was your company the prime or a subcontractor? If performance was as a subcontractor, please provide the prime company s business name, address, email address, and telephone number, as well as the name, email address and telephone number of a specific contact person.
(d) Describe items/services provided under the contract.
(e) Please state if there were any performance issues under the contract resulting in the issuance of a Cure Notice or Show Cause Notice by the Contracting Officer.
Response Submission:
Please submit your information via email to Javoil Powell, Contract Specialist, at Javoil.Powell@va.gov, by the closing date and time of 3:00 P.M. EST, April 26, 2018. Please include the following as the subject line of your email: SS Response to| Biloxi National Cemetery | Replace and Repair Site Signage | Project# 832-18-202. Please do not include advertising or promotional materials.
Javoil Powell
Javoil.Powell@va.gov
javoil.powell@va.gov
