J--Elevator System Maintenence (VA-18-00089287)

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 qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses interested and 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) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), located at 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 is seeking a potential qualified contractor to provide maintenance and repair of thirteen (13) passenger elevators, five (5) service elevators, and one (1) dumbwaiter. The Contractor shall furnish all material, labor, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, supervision, tools, diagnostic tools, shipping, travel, and equipment necessary to provide full maintenance, repair, and emergency services. Work shall include all adjustments, tests, parts replacement and repairs necessary to keep the elevators in continuous use at their initial performance ability (same speed, capacity, safety and efficiency) as originally specified by the equipment manufacturer and/or as modified thereafter. All adjustments, repairs, modifications, safety tests, and all other tests and inspections must conform to the manufacturer guidelines, CEOSH, VA TIL specs (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmElev.pdf) and/or the following industry standards, as applicable: ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, latest edition. ASME A17.2 Inspectors Manual for Elevators and Escalators, latest edition. ASME A17.3 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, latest edition. ANSI/NPA 70 National Electric Code, latest edition. The Joint Commission Accreditation Performance Standards, latest edition. Manufacturer s requirements and specifications on inspection, maintenance, and operation of each elevator and dumbwaiter. Contractor shall be licensed and insured to perform the work throughout the contract by the International Union of Elevator Constructors. 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. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance ($7.5M). 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) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). 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 http://vip.vetbiz.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to contact@example.gov. All information submissions shall be received no later than 3:00 pm Eastern Time on June 1, 2018. After review of the responses to this announcement, the Government intends to proceed with the acquisition and a subsequent solicitation may be published.