84--This is not a solicitation. It is only to determine if there are any available sources in the market that can provide this service. Employees Safety Shoes

The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), Network Contracting Office SAO east 8, Tres Rios Building, San Patricio, 27 Ave. J. Gonzlez Giusti Suite 600, Guaynabo, PR 00968 intent to solicit offers and award one firm-fixed price contract on a competitive basis to provide safety footwear for 600 employees at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), including San Juan, Ponce, Mayaguez and Carolina Warehouse in compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.136, Foot Protection. The Contractor shall provide both in-store and mobile unit services. The Contractor shall offer a variety of brands and styles at a range of prices. Applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code number 424340 and Size Standard is 100. Mobile unit services in San Juan shall be provided at least once per week on Wednesdays between 9AM and 2PM until all employees are provided with safety shoes. Mobile unit services for Mayaguez, Ponce and Carolina Warehouse will be coordinated with the Contractor by the COR. Once all employees are provided with safety footwear, follow- up mobile unit services will be coordinated by the COR. The COR may re-schedule the date of service by providing advanced notice to the Contractor within five (5) working days of the desired date. In-store services shall only be provided to employees included in the authorization list or otherwise authorized by the COR via electronic correspondence or phone call. The COR will provide the Contractor with a list of VACHS employees authorized to receive shoes, by assigned area. The Contractor shall provide safety footwear appropriate to the employee assignment area (i.e. electrical hazard, slip resistant, water proof). The Contractor shall provide the COR with a listing of footwear issued during each visit along with receipts signed by the employees receiving the shoes. The list must include the employee's name, work area, shoe model/style, shoe size and shoe price, total amount of shoes issued and total dollar amount. The Contractor shall submit an invoice for the actual price of the safety footwear that is purchased, up to the amount of the government allowance, Any charges above the highest amount agreed must be paid by the employee at the time of issuance of the safety shoes. The Contractor shall clearly post any warranty provisions on the mobile unit/store and inform employees at the time of shoe issue of the procedures to follow in case of warranty related claims (i.e. defective shoes).