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 VA San Diego Healthcare System (SDVAHCS) located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA, 92161, is seeking a contractor to furnish all necessary labor, materials, parts, and transportation to perform Maintenance of Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems and Exchange of Deionized (DI) Water Tanks at the VA San Diego Medical Center. The contractor shall provide a Full-Service Maintenance Service, Preventative monthly maintenance inspections (PMI s), & Intervening service calls for Government-owned Reverse Osmosis Water Systems. Provide Rental and maintenance of hot and cold-water softener units. Provide rental and exchange of deionized water tanks. Normal service requirements consist of monthly scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, to be accomplished in accordance with the specifications, as well as any applicable manufacturer s instructions. Normal service requirements will also include all necessary intervening service calls required between inspections to repair any worn or defective parts needed due to equipment failure. All work performed shall be accomplished in accordance with manufacturer s instruction including, but not limited to adjustments, calibrations, cleaning, lubrication, testing, disassembly, check-out, replacement of worn or defective parts, required to keep to equipment in optimum operating condition. Cleaning and disinfection shall be done quarterly. 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 221310 ($41 Million). Sources Sought Notice 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 Management (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: Earl.Henry@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Earl Henry, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 15:00 pm MST on the due date found on page 1 of this Sources Sought Notice.
