Page 6 of 6 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. **Responses to this notice shall include Sources Sought number 36C25821Q0316 in the subject line of the email. **The following shall be on the cover page or in body of email: Company name Address Point of contact Phone, fax, and email DUNS number Type of Large or small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned small business Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. Relevant FSS, NAC, GSA Contract vehicles company holds if applicable. Government request sample pricing for annual inspections and replacements of equipment listed below. Provide availability for services at specific locations outlined below. ************************************************************************************* Requirement This requirement is planned to be an indefinite quantity/ indefinite delivery (IDIQ) contract for Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO22). The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, tools, labor, knowledge, and license for Annual inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, recharging of portable fire extinguishers, hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers, Six-year maintenance/breakdown of portable fire extinguishers and Replacement fire extinguishers as needed in the VA Medical Centers. The requirement is planned for one (1) year and four (4) option years at the following VAHCS and associated CBOC s as necessary: VA PHOENIX HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - 644 650 E Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85012 VA Clinic Directory - Phoenix VA Health Care System The Government anticipates that additional VISN 22 facilities may require Fire Extinguisher services described in this Requirement, as the VA responds to changing mission requirements over time. Additional facilities may include the following as applicable. VA LOMA LINDA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - 605 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 VA Clinic Directory - VA Loma Linda Healthcare System VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - 664 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161 VA Clinic Directory - VA San Diego Healthcare System VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM- 691 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90073 VA Clinic Directory - VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System VA NORTH ARIZONA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - 649 500 AZ-89 Prescott, AZ 86301 VA Clinic Directory - Northern Arizona VA Health Care System VA ALBUQUERQUE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - 501 1501 San Pedro Dr SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 VA Clinic Directory - New Mexico VA Health Care System VA SOUTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - 678 3601 S 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ 85723 VA Clinic Directory - Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Services shall include the following: Annual inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Recharging of portable fire extinguishers. Hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers. Six-year maintenance/breakdown of portable fire extinguishers. Replacement of fire extinguishers as needed, to be shipped directly to the facility ATTN: Contracting Officer Representative (COR) 2.5# ABC Fire Extinguisher 5# ABC Fire Extinguisher 10# ABC Fire Extinguisher 5# FE-36 Fire Extinguisher 10# FE-36 Fire Extinguisher K Class 6L Fire Extinguisher Class A/K, 20 lbs. MRI (Water Mist), 20 lbs Halotron, 5 lbs. Halotron, 10 lbs. Dry Chemical (ABC Class), 5 lbs Dry Chemical (ABC Class), 10 lbs. 20lb. ABC Contractor must possess a fire extinguisher manufacturer factory service certification and/or National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician certification relevant to the type of work performed. Contractor must be able to inspect/service/recharge replace the following types of fire extinguishers. * Class A extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, cardboard, and most plastics. The numerical rating on these types of extinguishers indicates the amount of water it holds and the amount of fire it can extinguish. Geometric symbol (green triangle) * Class B fires involve flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, grease and oil. The numerical rating for class B extinguishers indicates the approximate number of square feet of fire it can extinguish. Geometric symbol (red square) * Class C fires involve electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets. Never use water to extinguish class C fires - the risk of electrical shock is far too great! Class C extinguishers do not have a numerical rating. The C classification means the extinguishing agent is non-conductive. Geometric symbol (blue circle) * Class K fire extinguishers are for fires that involve cooking oils, trans-fats, or fats in cooking appliances and are typically found in restaurant and cafeteria kitchens. Geometric symbol (black hexagon) * Water mist extinguishers or APW extinguishers (air-pressurized water) are suitable for class A fires only. Never use a water extinguisher on grease fires, electrical fires or class D fires - the flames will spread and make the fire bigger! Water extinguishers are filled with water and are typically pressurized with air. Again - water extinguishers can be very dangerous in the wrong type of situation. Only fight the fire if youre certain it contains ordinary combustible materials only. * ABC - This is the multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher. The ABC type is filled with monoammonium phosphate, a yellow powder that leaves a sticky residue that may be damaging to electrical appliances such as a computer * Carbon Dioxide (CO2) extinguishers are used for class B and C fires. CO2 extinguishers contain carbon dioxide, a non-flammable gas, and are highly pressurized. The pressure is so great that it is not uncommon for bits of dry ice to shoot out the nozzle. They dont work very well on class A fires because they may not be able to displace enough oxygen to put the fire out, causing it to re-ignite. Sample pricing if available Annual Inspections 6-yr Hydrostatic Test Recharge New purchase 2.5# ABC Fire Extinguisher     5# ABC Fire Extinguisher     10# ABC Fire Extinguisher     5# FE-36 Fire Extinguisher     10# FE-36 Fire Extinguisher     K Class 6L Fire Extinguisher     Class A/K, 20 lbs.     MRI (Water Mist), 20 lbs     Halotron, 5 lbs.     Halotron, 10 lbs.     Dry Chemical (ABC Class), 5 lbs     Dry Chemical (ABC Class), 10 lbs.     20lb. ABC     Important Information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is NAICS Code 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors ($16.5M Average Annual Receipts). Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. All interested Offerors should submit complete information by e-mail to April.Graves@va.gov. Include Sources Sought number 36C25821Q0316 in the subject line of the email All information submissions shall be received no later than 1:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on August 28, 2021. After review of the responses to this announcement, the Government intends to proceed with the acquisition and a subsequent solicitation may be published.

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