THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INTERESTED SOURCES AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/QUOTE. The purpose of this request is for market research purposes to gain knowledge of potential businesses with the capability and interest in the below need. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Any information provided to the Government as a result of this Sources Sought Notice is voluntary and will be used for planning purposes only. The Government will not pay, nor reimburse, any costs associated with responding to this request. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this market research. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 611430, Professional and Management Development Training. The size standard is $15 million. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRMENT: Scope of Work: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing an accredited Fire Inspector II class to approximately 20 students at the VA BHHCS Fire Department. The class shall be held between the hours of 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. The class shall be conducted in a manner that meets or exceeds industry standards and is consistent with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines. The contractor will also be responsible to provide any pre-requisite requirements, testing services and a certificate for the VA BHHCS Fire Department. Contractors are to be escorted by VA staff. Contractor Requirements: Contractor shall provide qualified person in accordance with NFPA 1031 and NFPA 1041 or equivalent to perform instruction, testing, and certifying. Resumes are not required. The Contractor shall be a certified instructor and have a minimum of 2 years of experience in providing Inspector II classes. Class Content: The Contractor shall provide an accredited course, along with all necessary instructional materials, books, and supplies for the class. The class shall include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Fire inspection and code enforcement principles Fire protection systems and equipment Hazard identification and risk assessment Fire safety management and incident command Fire code and standards compliance Testing: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing an accredited test and proctor to all the attendees of the class, including all necessary fees. Attendees shall be required to pass a written and practical examination in order to successfully complete the class. Test must be PRO Board or IFSAC and the test MUST be given on the last day of the class. Certification: The contractor shall provide an accredited course certification and certificate. Deliverables: Inspector II class to be held at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center. The class schedule to be determined by the contractor within 8AM to 4PM timeframe, Monday through Friday. Any modifications to the class schedule must be coordinated through the VA BHHCS Assistant Fire Chief. The course must be completed no later than September 1, 2024. All necessary instructional materials, books, and supplies Testing services and fees Course certification and certificate Reporting: The Contractor shall provide the BHHCS Fire Department Fire Chief with a final report, including attendance records and the results of the written and practical examination. The report shall be submitted within 30 days after completion of the class. INSTRUCTIONS TO SOURCES FOR SUBMISSIONS: Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this announcement as soon as possible with a complete response to this request for information (RFI). Responses to this notice must include: Company name, address Company point of contact SAM UEI number Company size as it relates to NAICS Code 611430 Business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) Brief description of the company s capability to support the requirement Responses to this notice must be received no later than March 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM Central Time via email to angelique.mabley@va.gov and angela.frost2@va.gov. Email Subject line must include: 36C26324Q0542 Fire Inspector II Training NOTE: Interested parties must be listed in the System for Award Management (SAM) with the appropriate NAICS Code of 611430. Interested parties are advised that in accordance with the Veterans First Contracting Programs, Sections 502 and 503 of Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 as amended (38 U.S.C. 8127- 8128) the VA directs specific acquisition programs for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled Veterans and those owned and controlled by Veterans. To be considered an SDVOSB/VOSB, all eligible responding firms must be listed and certified in the Small Business Administration s (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 128 and VAAR 819.7003 (Deviation). All SDVOSB or VOSB contractors are urged to contact the SBA and submit the required documents to obtain VetCert certification of their SDVOSB/VOSB status if they have not already done so.
