Z2DA--Install Sinks Outpatient Surgery Project No. 593-26-305 VAMC Las Vegas, NV

ormation only. It should not be used as a proposal. The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to support the project identified above. This notice serves to survey the market to ascertain whether or not sources are interested and capable of providing the requested services. This notice allows potential contractors/vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. The sources sought effort is intended to assess industry capabilities and develop/support the intended direction of acquisition planning. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. This Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 236220. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Based upon information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice, the Government shall make a determination on a procurement strategy, which shall include the type of small business set-aside, if appropriate. The eventual procurement strategy and set-aside, if appropriate, is solely within the discretion of the Government. After reviewing the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this notice. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these services, or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice. No solicitation documents exist at this time; however, in the event the acquisition strategy demonstrates that an internal contracting vehicle is a viable option for procuring a solution, the request for proposal (RFP) shall be posted internally. The Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking quotes nor accepting unsolicited quotes, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought Notice may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as proprietary or confidential, intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought. BACKGROUND The Las Vegas VA Medical Center (VAMC) requires the services of a qualified General Contractor to construct Project 593-26-305, Install Sink Outpatient Surgery. The purpose of this project is to perform the following: VASNHS solicits the services of a licensed contractor for construction management services for the installation of six (6) new lavatories, relocation of two (2) existing lavatories, mounting of seven (7) exam lights throughout seven (7) rooms, and the reconfiguration of one large exam room into two smaller exam rooms within the outpatient surgery department s clinical space. This will be inclusive of: installation of required ICRA barriers; cutting a rough-in for the lavatory out of the existing wall; piping, valving, and terminating the appropriate Hot Water (HW) and Cold Water (CW) pipes to each new lavatory; ground penetrating radar (GPR) of existing floor slab and subsequent core drilling for lavatory waste line; installation of new waste and vent pipes and connection to existing lines; pulling and installing the electrical connections for new lavatory fixtures; final mounting and connection of the lavatory; mounting and energizing a wall-mounted exam light in each new exam room; erecting, mudding, and painting a new dividing wall; Installation two duplex receptacles on the new dividing wall; installing a new door for exam room access; installing a new ceiling-mounted fire alarm speaker; installing a new return-air (RA) register and tying its associated ductwork into an existing RA trunk; reconfiguring and rearranging lighting in existing exam room as necessary; and patching, repair, and painting of entire wall in which the new lavatory was installed. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction., and the small business size standard is $45M. PSC Code is Z2DA, Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries. In accordance with VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 36.204(c) Disclosure of the magnitude of construction for this project is anticipated between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award (See https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf ). Potential Offerors must also have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file with SAM. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses shall have their ownership and control verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and be listed in the U.S. Small Business Administration Veteran Small Business Certification Search website https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ B. INSTRUCTIONS Because the solicitation strategy (to include determination of small business set-aside, if any) is dependent upon responses to this sources sought notice, interested parties are encouraged to provide complete and accurate responses to all items, a through which should be limited to a brief description, two-three (2-3) pages (including cover letter). If any portions seem unclear, prohibited, and/or you are unsure about the draft descriptions of the requirement please list your comments and/or concerns in your response so they can be addressed. STATEMENT OF CAPABLILITY - Demonstrate how your company can provide the requested services that are required in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) both in magnitude and scope. Include past experience (within the past five years) similar in magnitude and scope services to the VA, other Government (Federal or State) agency, or for a private facility. Include general information, a brief description of the work, and total magnitude of each project. BUSINESS SIZE - Indicate whether your business is large or small. If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantages business. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS - Specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Include the CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number of your firm in your response. Bonding Capability; per contract and aggregate. Provide amount of aggregate bonding currently available (i.e. amount not committed). QUESTIONS Please provide answers to the following questions: Does the magnitude of con