THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) under NAICS 337124. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the FedBizOpps or GSA eBuy websites. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 22 Contracts Office, is seeking sources for Patio Umbrellas for Department of Veterans Affairs, Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS). GENERAL INFORMATION Statement of work: A. Background. The canteen s patio umbrellas are currently old, broken and soiled. They have become an eye sore to the customers and to the appearance of the VA hospital. Buying new and improved umbrellas will sustain long term beauty and operation. B. Scope. Provide (27) LANDSCAPE FORMS Solstice Cygnus Umbrellas. Type: Plain. Panel type: Solid. Pole/Strut/Stand/Top cap color: Black. Panel color: Black. Including surface mount stands and installation (bolt) to concrete floor. Provide (28) LANDSCAPE FORMS Solstice Cygnus Umbrellas. Type: Plain. Panel type: Solid. Pole/Strut/Stand/Top cap color: Ocean. Panel color: Ocean. Including surface mount stands and installation (bolt) to concrete floor. Installation: Make necessary preparation in the installation area, put safety cones and caution tapes to ensure safety of canteen customers. Installation of Solstice Cygnus umbrellas and surface mount stands bolted to the Concrete floor. (28) Ocean color Umbrellas 91 and surface mount stands. (27) Black color Umbrellas 91 and surface mount stands. 3. Removal of (35) existing bases, fill holes as needed after removal. Project to includes all dump fees, labor and materials. C. Specific Tasks. Notify Interior Design Supervisor for exact of umbrella locations. Fence-off all working areas that are in pedestrian traffic. 2. Remove all debris, dust control and keep entire area clean and orderly each day. 4. Any damage to concrete floor must be repaired and replaced. 5. Contractor shall obtain a Contractor I.D. Badge from the VA Police. All Contractor personnel are required to wear I.D. Badge during the entire time on VA facility. 6. Foreman: 30 Hour OSHA training in Construction Safety & Current TB test. Personnel: 10 Hour OSHA training in Construction Safety & Current TB test. The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the required supplies please provide the requested information as indicated below. Responses to this notice should include: company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? If not, is your company considered small under a related NAICS code? Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (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? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to brand name or equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to
[email protected]. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, 15 May 2018 at 1:30 pm (Pacific Time). If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.