THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY This is a sources sought notice only and it is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified, potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 333318 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing). Responses will be used by the government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted. A response to this sources sought notice is not an adequate reply to a potentially forthcoming solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office-16, 715 S. Pear Orchard Rd., Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157, in support of the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking authorized Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB s), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB s), Small Business or Large Business. The authorized business must be registered at time of response in Sam.gov SAM.gov and if applicable in VetBiz Portal (va.gov). The authorized business is an authorized manufacturer distributor that can provide a Kettle, direct steam stationary. This request is for the local commuting area (Jackson, Mississippi) no more than one hour traveling distance from the facility stated above. See attached Statement of Work. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought and no contract will be directly awarded on the basis of this sources sought. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought shall be voluntary. To respond to this sources sought notice, please complete the attached form titled Response Form to Sources Sought Notice and you may include a brief 1-2 page capabilities statement. Email the information requested to Mari Gibson, Contracting Specialist, at
[email protected]. Please reference 36C252621Q1780 Kettle, direct steam stationary in the subject line of the email. The closing date and time of this sources sought notice is September 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. This is not a solicitation and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Additionally, a response to this sources sought notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of any forthcoming solicitation. See attached documents: 36C25621Q1780 Sources Sought Kettle, direct steam stationary. Removal of existing equipment is not required. Response Form to Sources Sought Notice (Attachment A) Statement of Work (Attachment B) This is NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE or an announcement of a solicitation. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the government to:
[email protected] no later than the response due date/time identified above. Attachment A Response Form Sources Sought Notice 36C25621Q1780 Sources Sought Information and Capabilities for Kettle, Direct Steam, Stationary Please fully complete each section of the form below. Company Name: _____________________________________________________________ Company Address: ___________________________________________________________ DUNS Number: _____________________________________________________________ Point of Contact: ____________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________________ (1) Is your company within the local area (1 hour from facility) Jackson, MS (39216)? ______ (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code? ____________ (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor? __________________________ (3a) What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? __________________ (4) If you re a small business and you are an approved authorized vendor/partner, distributor, reseller for the items identified in Attachment B (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? ______ If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ (5) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract (e-CAT, etc.)? _____ If so, please provide the contract type and number. ______________________________________ (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC, e-CAT or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are all the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract and what is the contract number? ____________________________________________________________ Socio-economic Classification in Accordance with NAICS code 333318 Other Commercial & Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (check all that apply) Small Business Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Verified SDVOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) Verified VOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov Small Disadvantage Business Women-owned Small Business Economically Disadvantaged Small Business HUBZone 8(a) Certified Other: _________________________________________________ Detailed Information: What percentage of the contracted services can your company complete as the prime contractor? ______________% What percentage of the contracted services would your company subcontract? ______________% Name of subcontractor? _________________________________ Please attach your Company s Capability Statement (1-2 pages maximum). Authorization: Prospective contractors MUST provide an approved vendor/distributor, authorized partner, or authorized reseller evidence of proof verified by an authorization letter on original equipment manufacturer (OEM) letterhead or other document of valid purchase to obtain supplies as an approved vendor, authorized distributor, authorized partner to obtain supplies, items, medical equipment. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) 1. Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). Name: James Adam Burks Section: Nutrition and Food Services Address: 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr., Jackson, MS 39216 Phone Number: 601-362-4471 Ext 56684 E-Mail Address:
[email protected] 2. Contract Title. Procurement of Replacement Steam Kettle due to End of Life Replacement. 3. Background. The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (GVSM VAMC) is requesting the purchase of a Steam Kettle and professional installation due to end of life replacement. The current Steam Kettle replacement date is 07/11/2018. 4. Scope. Purchase of replacement Steam Kettle due to end of life replacement. Description 25 Gallon Steam Jacketed Kettle, Direct Steam, Stationary. Open leg base. Steam control valve. Stainless steel. 50psi rating. Tangent draw-off valve & strainer. Steam control kit, direct steam stationary kettle, includes steam trap, condensate strainer, check valve. Tangent draw-off Swing drain funnel for floor mounting. Quantity - one 5. Specific Tasks. Kettle, Direct Steam, 25 gallon will be delivered to the VAMC in Jackson, MS, set in place, and professionally installed. Professional installation shall include: 1) Receipt of equipment at local installer s office or delivery to customer s facility at a prescheduled time 2) Uncrating and set-in place in existing location 3) Final hook-ups 4) Start-up and operator training to be completed on day of installation to include training on operation, safety, cleaning and light maintenance 5)Removal of packaging materials and rubbish 6. Performance Monitoring Vendor will install and test and validate the proper operation of the equipment.