542-18-104 | Oval 1 Steam and Condensate

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 4 of 4 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 4 DESCRIPTION This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.

Project Title: Replace Steam and Condensate Mains Oval 1 THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY NOR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS REQUEST. THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE.

The following information is provided to conduct market research to determine the availability of vendors (large and small businesses) that can perform the work for a project at the Coatesville VA Medical Center to Replace Steam & Condensate Mains for Oval 1. After completion of market research analyses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition among the small business or proceed with full and open competition as other than small business.

Work to be Performed: This project replaces the underground steam distribution system serving Oval 1 from the steam manhole north of the chiller plant to the mechanical service rooms in all of Oval 1, the steam distribution system to Building 138, and the steam distribution system to Buildings 15 and 12. The buildings must remain fully operational while the work is being completed.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and supervision as necessary to accomplish the work. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Specifications and Drawings, and shall follow all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and standards. All work shall be completed within 550 days of Notice to Proceed. The Magnitude of Construction is between $20,000,000.00 and $50,000.000.00.

Contractors that have the ability to perform the work for this project are requested to respond with a statement of interest, brief capability statement, and pricing for completed projects of similar scope. Be sure to address if you would perform the work as a prime contractor, joint venture, VA Mentor-Protégé Program, or potential teaming partners. Respondents shall provide company name and address, UEI (SAM) number.

Provide business type and size standard based on NAICS code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (i.e. Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Women-Owned, etc). Submit responses and related information via email to:

lamar.thomas2@va.gov by February 10, 2025, 3:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST). No hard copy submissions. Proprietary/company confidential material shall be clearly marked on every page that contains such. Include the name, phone number, and email address of the point of contact from your organization. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

Please take note: A full detailed solicitation, when released, will be posted to SAM.gov with a different solicitation number and not the same number as this request for information notice. No information shall be given as to the release date, please continue to check SAM.gov for updates. End of Document