542-23-105 | Temporary Boiler Stub-outs | NCO 4 Construction East (VA-25-00031452)

NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought to determine capability of potential sources and is for information and planning purposes only. 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 contractors that can perform the work for this project at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. This project provides stub-outs for a temporary boiler connection to our steam supply. The stub-outs will be located on an outside wall of the boiler plant, and tie into a steam supply main at an appropriate location.

Work includes installation of block valves to isolate the in-plant boiler supply from the temporary boiler supply, and any other isolation deemed necessary for safety with future construction activities occurring during operation of the plant. Work includes all connection points for boiler feed water and condensate return, electrical power and controls. Work includes replacement of the steam header in the boiler plant. Work includes cameras for monitoring the temporary boiler and all associated monitors and wiring.

Work includes a temporary control room trailer. Work includes driveway repairs and removeable protective bollards, and associated site work. Work includes hooking up a temporary boiler for commissioning purposes, and commissioning, to ensure that it is fully integrated into the existing plant. All work must be in accordance with VA and code requirements. All work shall be completed within 270 days of Notice to Proceed. The Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000.000.00. Contractors that have the ability to perform the work for this project are requested to respond as follows:

Statement of interest Capability statement Pricing for completed projects of similar scope Address if you would perform the work as a prime contractor, joint venture, VA Mentor-Protégé Program, or potential teaming partners Include company name, address, Point of Contact, UEI (SAM) number. Provide business type and size standard based on NAICS code 238220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (i.e. Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Women-Owned, etc).

Responses must be submitted by January 30, 2025 by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Submit responses to the information requested via email to vanessa.chmielewski@va.gov. All SDVOSB and VOSB firms that respond shall include proof of CVE certification via www.veterans.certify.sba.gov/. All small business firms that respond shall include proof of small business status via their Representations and Certifications in accordance with (FAR 4.1102 Policy).

All firms that respond must be registered in the System for Award Management via https://sam.gov/SAM/. All questions are to be submitted via email to vanessa.chmielewski@va.gov by January 28, 2025 by 4:00 PM EST 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 BE ADVISED THAT WHEN THE SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL NOT BE THE SAME ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER AS THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.