This is a Sources Sought notice only. This is not a request for quotes and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not provide any reimbursement for responses submitted in response to this Source Sought notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this announcement is to perform market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 811310, (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard $12.5M. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) is seeking to identify any vendor capable of providing laboratory assessments and fume hood decommissioning per the requirements below. Refer to the Statement of Work (SOW) below for the requested requirement description. The standard shall be of quality; meeting or exceeding those outlined in the SOW. This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their capability and availability to provide the requirement described below. Vendors are being invited to submit information relative to their potential to fulfill this requirement, in the form of a capability response that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought. Information received from this Sources Sought shall be utilized to facilitate the Contracting Officer s review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to provide these services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 5:00 PM EST, 27 December 2024. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Shawn Lawrence at shawn.lawrence@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Interested parties should complete the attached Sources Sought Worksheet. Parties may submit additional information related to their capabilities, provided it contains all the requirements contained in the Sources Sought Worksheet. Responses to this Sources Sought shall not exceed 8 pages. In addition, all submissions should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. SAM: Interested parties shall be register in the System for Award Management (SAM) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. SAM information can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. Interested parties not registered in SAM will be ineligible to receive a government contract, should a solicitation be issued resulting from this Sources Sought. VISTA: The VA utilizes VISTA to issue a purchase order and liquidate invoices. Failure to register in VISTA may result in exclusion from the issuance of a VA contract, should a solicitation be issued resulting from this Sources Sought. Attachment 1 Sources Sought Worksheet QUALIFICATION INFORMATION: Company / Institute Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________ Point of Contact: _______________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________ Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) #: ___________________________________________________ CAGE Code: __________________________________________________________________ Other available contract vehicles (GSA/FSS/NASA SEWP/ETC): ________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS: VIP Verified SDVOSB: (Y / N) VIP Verified VOSB: (Y / N) 8(a): (Y / N) HUBZone: (Y / N) Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Small Business: (Y / N) NOTE: Respondent claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status shall be registered and Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified in VetBiz Registry www.vetbiz.gov. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SDVOSB, VOSB, SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Provide a brief capability and interest in providing the service as listed in Attachment 2 STATEMENT OF WORK with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The capabilities statement for this Sources Sought is not a Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company s ability to provide the services outlined in the (SOW). Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Attachment 2 STATEMENT OF WORK VA Boston CBOC 251 Causeway St. Boston MA VHA Boston Healthcare System 1. General The Lessor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, services, and supervision to decontaminate and decommission lab equipment to including but not limited to a fume hood, sink, and casework. All components and workmanship must be compliant with all applicable Federal, State, Local, and VA codes and regulations. All work must be coordinated through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Joseph Ramage; joseph.ramage@va.gov. The Contractor must coordinate with the COR for scheduling. Background The building located at 251 Causeway Street contained medical spaces. The assessment of these spaces has been requested and the requested work and a description of the spaces are described as follows: 1. Lab 38, Former Dental Lab. It is the responsibility of the former tenant/occupant to remove the chemical fume hood and central island. The hood, ductwork, and room plumbing (2x sinks, 1x cup sink), and surfaces will be assessed for contamination. The demolition items will be assessed for suspect asbestos containing materials (ACM) (composite benchtop, cove base, composite hood baffles and chemical storage cabinet liner, any areas that would be disturbed). 2. Lab 265, Pharmacy. 1x sink will be assessed (copper). No ACM assessment needed. 3. Lab 264, Former Blood Lab. Assess surfaces and 2x sinks. No ACM assessment needed. 4. Lab 242, Blood Draw Room. Assess surfaces, 1x sink (copper). No ACM assessment needed. 5. Lab 240, Methadone Dispensary. Assess surfaces, 1x sink. No ACM assessment needed. The assessment activities will be performed utilizing methods and procedures consistent with good commercial and customary practices designed to conform to applicable regulations, guidance, and accepted industry standards. Scope Contractor will coordinate with vendors and service providers, as needed, in support of work. Laboratory Assessment Contractor will conduct an inspection of the facility for evidence of debris, chemical residual, and contamination. Horizontal surfaces, cabinets, wastewater system components and fume hoods shall be inspected. Representative and worse case surfaces shall be screened for pH and oxidizers for the possible presence of chemical residuals. Each decontaminated area shall be screened with a four-gas meter (oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and the lower explosive limit), photoionization detector for total organic vapors, and a Jerome meter for mercury. Asbestos Assessment Contractor will mobilize to the Site concurrently with laboratory assessment activities and arrange necessary access to assess the appropriate locations. A Massachusetts license asbestos inspector will be utilized to perform the work. The following activities will be performed: · Conduct a visual and tactile assessment for suspect asbestos-containing material in and around the island and fume hood and associated casement in Laboratory 38, the former dental lab. · Collect representative suspect samples according to the EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) protocol. · Analyze ACM Samples by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) at a laboratory certified by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and NVLAP. · Contractor will prepare a letter summary of the inspection results and findings. The summary will included: a summary of visual inspection results, photographs, a description of the sample locations, laboratory analysis report, and identify and estimate quantities of ACM. The summary will be included as an appendix to the laboratory assessment report. Any ACM abatement needed will be identified. A summary report shall be prepared documenting areas of work, work conducted, waste disposal, observations, photographs, screening information, laboratory analysis, any remediation necessary, any ACM abatement needed, and a certification by an environmental professional. The report shall be provided in electronic format. Contractor remove the fume hood and casework. The work will be initiated after assessment and confirmation of hazard free conditions. The chemical fume hood, associated casework (including island), and repair of floor penetrations will be performed. The associated plumbing, gas, wastewater, cold/hot water, will be cut and capped. The fume hood ventilation will be cut and capped. The electrical and fire alarm systems servicing the fume hood and island will be cut and secured. Waste will be removed by alternative source.
