SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes. This announcement does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Any/all responses to this RFI are preferred VIA E-MAIL to
contact@example.gov. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain market research in order to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of qualified sources interested in, and capable of, providing complete annual operation service and maintenance for (4) 1000 ton Carrier Centrifugal chillers, Serial Number(s) 2010Q19704, 2010Q19705, 2010Q19706, and 2010Q19707 per Carrier annual maintenance requirements. Provide a complete system analysis in conjunction with a complete frequency drive analysis. All work performed must be in accordance with the attached statement of work. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses adequate functional area expertise and the relevant experience necessary to successfully provide the required services to the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. 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. Currently a total small business set-aside is anticipated for a requirement with a base year and four 12-month option years. However, depending on the responses to this notice, an alternative set-aside or full and open competition may be pursued. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811310 with a SBA size standard of $7.0M. Synopsis: 1. The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center has a need for Chiller Maintenance Services. The contractor will provide maintenance support in accordance with the attached statement of work. 2. All responsive offerors must use procedures, techniques and current technology which are considered to be the standards in the industry. 3. The place of performance include the following: (1) Company Name (2) Address (3) Point of Contact (4) Phone, Fax and E-Mail (5) DUNS number and Cage Code (6) Business Size (the standard for a small business for this procurement is 500 employees or less) (7) Small Business Type (if Applicable), e.g. services disabled veteran owned small business, veteran-owned small business, women-owned business, small business, etc. (8) A capability statement that addresses the organization's qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The capability statement should also include any/all supportive documentation to indicate an interested contractor is able to provide all OEM parts and perform all services required in accordance with Carrier standards and specifications, as well as in accordance with all applicable all applicable OSHA, ANSI, NEC, NFPA, ASTM, ASME, and EPA codes and regulations. (9) Evidence of experience doing the same type of work. (10) Any other pertinent information. (11) A letter or memorandum indicating a positive intention to provide a quote/proposal if requirement is solicited. The letter should be signed on behalf of your company by a senior management, owner, or partner (an individual with authority to bind the firm). (12) Please limit response to 20 pages. (13) Response date (Deadline): Responses must be received no later than 9:00AM on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. ***No phone calls will be accepted related to this posting.*** (14)All offerors who provide goods and services to the United States Federal government must be registered in the (SAM) Systems Administrative Management Registration; (http://www.sam.gov//portal/public/SAM/). It is desirable that any offeror completes their business online(ORCA) Representations and Certifications Applications. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to any subsequent solicitation related to this requirement must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for the Veterans Enterprise, contractors must be seeking federal business opportunities; https://www.fedbizopps.gov Contracting Specialist Address: West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, 7305 North Military Trail Building 12 West Palm Beach, FL 33410. Point of Contact: John R. Hull Contract Specialist
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