Sources Sought Announcement: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY , it is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources-sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential sources capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) Unique Entity ID (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of business, e.g. small or other, as appropriate and (i) must provide a Capability Statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below in italics. The Loma Linda Healthcare System located at 11201 Benton ST., Loma Linda, CA 92357, is seeking is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Install 2 water monitoring system for the Community Living Center Rehabilitation Unit. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and qualified personnel to perform installation of two new water auto-monitoring systems for the hot and cold incoming water that includes, adjustments, testing, and validation specifically in the following building: CLC Rehab/scope of work: Provide and install two (2) Signet 4630 Chlorine and PH Analyzer or like approved equivalent made in the USA analyzer in the CLC Rehab EMS Closet, located in room 1H-128, for both the hot and cold-water inlets with PH & Chlorine Sensors. Contractor to isolate and lockout the hot and cold domestic ball valves for room 1H-128, prior to connecting the water supplies to the chlorine analyzers. Contractor to install two new isolation ball valves, after the two isolation ball valves for room 1H-128 to be able to isolate the two new chlorine analyzers. Contractor to procure and install a micro heat exchanger to cool down the domestic hot water as the analyzer isn t rated for high hot water temperatures. Contractor to install copper piping will be installed running down the wall and surface mounted to feed the hot and cold analyzers. Contractor to insulate the copper lines installed in room 1H-128. Contractor to tie new auto monitoring panel into the existing Schneider Electric BMS System located in Graphics Control and this includes point database input, application programming, graphics creation, system startup and commissioning. The closet connection is in the adjacent wing of CLC Palliative Care Mechanical Room. Contractor to install the required 120v circuit to power the analyzer in conduit in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) No live work will be authorized a scheduled shut down must be coordinated with the hospital for any electrical tie-ins or plumbing. Contractor to program the panels for trending historical water analysis. Contractor to modify the existing domestic water ½ copper piping with tees and ball valves with barbed fittings to install vinyl tubing from the barbed fittings on the domestic water piping side to the inlet barb on the Signet panel. Contractor to provide and install two condensate pumps for the drain side of Signet panel and install vinyl tubing from the drain of the condensate pump to the floor drain located in the EMS Closet or mechanical room. Contractor to program the panels for trending historical water analysis. Existing water lines to be drained by VALLHCS plumbing personnel. Licenses Requirements: C-36 Contractor License Journeyman Plumber Journeyman Electrician OSHA 30 NFPA 70E NEC Important Information: The Government is not obligated to - nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources-sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220 ($19 Million). Notice to Potential Offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Managemen (SAM). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at VetBiz Portal . All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail: catherine.fernandezpedernera@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Catherine Fernandez, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 15:00 pm Pacific Time on the due date found on page 1 of this Sources Sought Notice. Sources Sought Notice Installation of 2 Chlorine Analyzers with PH & Chorine Sensors
