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Details: Va Connecticut Healthcare System newington Backflow Preventer Inspection And Repair page 1 Of 4 statement Of Work vachs Newington Backflow Preventer Repair va Connecticut Healthcare System (vachs) va Medical Center Newington maintenance, Repair, And Rebuilding Of Equipment Plumbing Fixture Fitting And Trim Manufacturing. va Connecticut Healthcare System newington Backflow Preventer Inspection And Repair page 2 Of 4 background va Connecticut Healthcare Systems, Newington Campus, Requires Repair Of Backflow Preventer devices Listed By Building And Room Number In Table 1. Vachs Newington Requires The Contractor ameritech To Provide Services For All Labor, Materials, Transportation, Parts, And Expertise Necessary to Provide Repair Of Backflow Prevention Devices Previously Failing State Of Connecticut Mandated testing Requirements Under The Visn 1 Blanket Purchase Agreement (bpa). justification veterans Health Administration (vha) Seeks To Continue To Improve Operational Capabilities By establishing Services That Result In Fewer Operational Problems, Improved Communications, Increased efficiency Within The Facility And To Improve The Quality Of Services To Veterans. location Of Services va Medical Center Newington 555 Willard Avenue newington, Ct 06111 period Of Performance the Contract Time Period Of Performance Will Be 60 Calendar Days From Notice To Proceed (ntp) and Includes Contractor Closeout. Coordination Of A Time Schedule Will Be Reflected Between Va fms Department And Issued Contractor For Work To Be Conducted. qualifications ameritech Shall Have A Bpa With Visn 1 And Knowledge Of The Vachs Newington Campus And The backflow Preventers. scope Of Work ameritech Shall Furnish All Labor, Materials, Equipment, Tools, Supervision, And All Incidentals To provide The Repair And Certification Of The Backflow Preventer Devices And Cross Connections described In Table 1. 1. The Service Provider Will Be Coordinating, Scheduling, And Reporting All Work-related Activities and Will Provide Necessary Information As Required By The Cor/pm. The Responsibilities Shall include But Are Not Limited To: a. Directly Supervise All Repair Work And Any Subsequent Testing. b. Repair Of Backflow Preventer Devices Listed In Table 1. c. Ameritech Shall Adhere To All Applicable Va, State, And Federal Safety Policies. d. Schedule And Coordinate Areas To Be Tested With The Cor Or Va Fms Representative And provide A Minimum Three (3) Week Notice. 2. Lockout/tagout Backflow Preventer Devices Iaw Applicable Contractor And Va Policies. a. Acknowledgement Of Va Loto Requirements (attachment C) And Contractor Loto Policy. 3. Repair Of Backflow Preventer Devices Shall Be In Conformance With The Following standards/codes/specifications/regulations To Include But Not Limited To: a. American Backflow Prevention Association (abpa); b. American Society Of Safety Engineers (asse); c. Va Directives And Policies d. National Fire Protection Association (nfpa) 13 And 25 e. American Society For Testing And Materials (astm) va Connecticut Healthcare System newington Backflow Preventer Inspection And Repair page 3 Of 4 f. Local, Municipal, State, And Federal Regulations Pertaining To Preservation And Maintenance Of public Water Supplies And Potable And Non-potable Water Sources. vachs Newington Backflow Prevention Devices bldg. # Room / Location Make Model # Serial # Size (in.) 1n 209 Ceiling C/water Watts 009 12682 0.5 2c 2123 Pharmacy Ceiling h/water Watts 009 139409 0.75 2e Spd Rm 157 C/water sterilizer Watts 909 431484 1 2e Spd Rm 157 H/water sterilizer Watts 909 20636 1 2e Mechanical Rm B133 Watts 909 250534 6 2e Mechanical Rm B133 Watts 909 250839 6 3 Water Service Chem Injector Watts 009 306836 2 3 Boiler Rm E/wall By-pass Watts 909 164099 2 3 113 Watts 909 179386 4 65 Main Water Rm Wilkins 375 L93326 3 65 Main Water Rm Wilkins 375 L93192 3 fire Pump Devices 45 Clean Linen Rm Febco 826yd A0608 4 table 1: Vachs Newington Backflow Prevention Devices submittals/deliverables 1. The Service Provider Shall Furnish Certificates Of Calibration For All Instruments Used In Conducting testing Including, Function, Minimum Range, Minimum Accuracy, Minimum Resolution, Manufacturer, model, Serial Number, Frequency Of Calibration, And Date Of Last Calibration. a. Contractors Shall Provide Documentation Detailing A Valid Calibration And The Instrumentation shall Meet The Accuracy/calibration Requirements Established By The State Of Connecticut. The contractor Shall Also Provide Calibration History Of The Instrument(s) To Be Used For Test. 2. The Contractor Shall Submit Any Waste Manifest Documents As Applicable With Final Reports. 3. Submit Names And Qualifications Of Specialists A Minimum Of Ten (10) Business Days Prior To Starting annual Testing In Writing To The Cor, Pm, And The Va Contracting Officer. Subcontracting Of Any ensuing Award Of This Solicitation Shall Not Be Allowed Without Written Permission Of The Contracting officer. Service Response On Calls From Unauthorized Personnel Could Result In Non-payment. 4. Prior To The Start Of Work, The Specifications Shall Require The Contractor To Develop And Submit Such plans As Required By The Va Relating To Safety And Environmental Issues. These May Include But Are not Limited To: a. Job Hazard Analysis (jha) / Activity Hazard Analysis (aha) b. Acknowledgement Of Va Loto Requirements (attachment C) And Contractor Loto Policy. c. A Work Plan Detailing The Devices Identified For Repair And The Dates And Times Planned For repairs. 5. Work Hours For Service And Corrective Maintenance Shall Be As Follows: a. Normal Routine Service Shall Occur During Normal Business Hours. 7:30 A.m. To 4:00 P.m., Monday Through Friday. b. Authorization To Procure And Complete Corrective/emergency Maintenance Work Shall Be Per written Direction Of The Va Contracting Officer Or Per Purchase Order Number Issuance Upon va Connecticut Healthcare System newington Backflow Preventer Inspection And Repair page 4 Of 4 approval And Funding Of Cost For Correction And Upon Which The Contractor Shall Provide All labor, Parts, And Or Materials Necessary For Correction/emergency Maintenance Work. special Instructions 1. Contractor Check-in: All Employees Of The Service Provider Shall Comply With Va Security management Program And Obtain Permission Of The Va Police And Restricted From Unauthorized access. Upon Arrival, The Contractor Shall Sign-in At Building 3, 3rd Floor, Fms Office And/or receive A Temporary Identification Badge Prior To Performing Services At Va Connecticut healthcare System. The Contractor Shall Wear Visible Identification Always Displaying The Name and Company Id While On Site. All Site Visits Shall Be Coordinated With The Va Cor. a. The Contracting Officer (co), Contracting Officer S Representative (cor), And/or project Manager (pm) Specifically Reserve The Right To Reject Any Of The Contractor S personnel And Refuse Them Permission To Work On The Equipment Outlined Herein, Based upon Credentials Provided. 2. Documentation: At The Conclusion Of Each Repair And Scheduled Maintenance Visit, The Contractor shall Provide A Written Service Report Indicating The Device Serial Number, Tester S Name, signature, Test Date, And Test Results. 3. Per Va Directive 1805, Smoking Vaping, And Smokeless Tobacco Are Prohibited On The Grounds of Va Facilities, Including In Vehicles. This Directive Applies To All Service Providers And Their employees. 4. No Photography Of Va Premises Is Allowed Without Written Permission Of The Contracting Officer. patients And Staff Are Not To Be Photographed At Any Time. 5. Va Reserves The Right To Close Down Or Shut Down The Facilities And Order Service Provider employees Off The Premises In The Event Of A National Emergency. The Service Provider May return To The Site Only With The Written Approval Of The Va Contracting Officer. 6. Prior To Commencing Work Onsite, All Service Providers And Provider Personnel Shall Furnish proof Of Receipt Of Required Covid Vaccinations And Boosters In Compliance With Current Vha directives. 7. Prior To Commencing Work Onsite, All Service Providers And Provider Personnel Shall Furnish proof Of Receipt Of Required Tuberculosis Testing In Compliance With Vha Directive 1131(5), dated June 04, 2021. 8. Parking For Service Provider And Its Employees Shall Be In Designated Areas Only. Service provider To Coordinate With Cor. 9. The Service Provider Shall Confine All Operations (including Storage Of Materials) On Government premises To Areas Authorized Or Approved By The Va Contracting Officer. The Service Provider shall Hold And Save The Government, Its Officers, And Agents, Free And Harmless From Liability Of any Nature Occasioned By The Service Provider S Performance. Working Space And Space available For Storing Materials Shall Be As Determined By The Cor. Workers Are Subject To The rules Of The Medical Center Applicable To Their Conduct. Execute Work In Such A Manner As To reduce Impacts With Work Being Done By Others. 10. Billing: Provide Cor And/or Pm With A Report Or Statement Of Work Completed And Include statements With Request For Payment. Statement Should Include Service Completed And The Date each Service Item Was Completed. Labor Charges Shall Be Billed Hourly, And Any Unused Labor totals Will Be Credited Back To The Va Medical Center On The Next Billing Cycle, Upon Receipt Of the Service Report. terms And Conditions 1. User Responsibility: The Contractor Shall Not Be Held Responsible Under The Terms Of This Contract for Repairs To Equipment Necessitated By User Abuse And/or Misuse Of Equipment. 2. All Work Is Subject To Inspection, Review And Approval By The Hvac Supervisor, Utility System supervisor, Chief M&o, Chief Engineer, And/or Their Designees.

Details: This Is A Presoliciation Notice A Request For Proposal Will Be Posted On Or About November 3, 2023. 666-24-122 B64 Converted To Wireless Thermostats Sheridan Va Medical Center 36c25924q0041 the Contractor/vendor Will Provide Construction Services To Replace The Existing Hvac Temperature Sensors In Building 64 Located In Sheridan, Ut Vamc. the Naics Code For This Procurement Is 236220 With A Small Business Size Standard Of $45 M. The Magnitude Of This Project Is Between $25,000 And $100,000. This Project Will Be 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, As Stated Below. the Poc For This Project Will Be Sylwia Zak She Can Be Contacted At 303-712-5723 Or Email At Sylwia.zak@va.gov. important Notice: Apparent Successful Offerors Must Apply For And Receive Verification From The Small Business Administration (sba) Through The Sba Certification Database Via 13 Cfr Part 128, Vaar 819.7011, And Vaar 819.7003 By Submission Of Documentation Of Veteran Status, Ownership And Control Enough To Establish Appropriate Status.â  Offerors Must Be Both Visible And Verified By The Sba Certification Database At The Time Of Offer Submission.â  Failure To Be Both Verified By Sba And Visible On The Sba Certification Database At The Time Of Offer Submission And Contract Award Will Result In The Offeror S Proposal Being Deemed Non-compliant. All Offerors Are Urged To Contact The Sba And Submit The Required Documents To Obtain Verification Of Their Sdvosb Status If They Have Not Already Done So. 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside. as Prescribed In 819.7011, Insert The Following Clause: va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (nov 2022) (a) Definition. For The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb : (1) Means A Small Business Concern - (i) Not Less Than 51 Percent Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or, In The Case Of Any Publicly Owned Business, Not Less Than 51 Percent Of The Stock Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or Eligible Surviving Spouses (see Vaar802.101, Surviving Spouse Definition); (ii) The Management And Daily Business Operations Of Which Are Controlled By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans (or Eligible Surviving Spouses) Or, In The Case Of A Service-disabled Veteran With Permanent And Severe Disability, The Spouse Or Permanent Caregiver Of Such Veteran; (iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitation Document; (iv) The Business Has Been Verified For Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38 Cfr Part 74 And Is Listed In Va's Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database At Https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; And (v) The Business Will Comply With Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125, Provided That Any Reference Therein To A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Va Verified And Vip-listed Sdvosb, Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause. (2) The Term Service-disabled Veteran Means A Veteran, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(2), With A Disability That Is Service-connected, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(16). (3) The Term Small Business Concern Has The Meaning Given That Term Under Section 3 Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632). (4) The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Veterans With Service-connected Disabilities Has The Meaning Given The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Service-disabled Veterans Under Section 3(q)(2) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632(q)(2)), Except That For A Va Contract The Firm Must Be Listed In The Vip Database (see Paragraph (a)(1)(iv) Of This Clause). (b) General. (1) Offers Are Solicited Only From Vip-listed Sdvosbs. Offers Received From Entities That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs At The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered. (2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To A Vip-listed Sdvosb Who Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award. (3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract, Order Or Subcontract Where The Firm Receives A Benefit Or Preference From Its Designation As An Sdvosb, Including Set-asides, Sole Source Awards, And Evaluation Preferences. (c) Representation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs Are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligible Sdvosb As Defined In This Clause, 38 Cfr Part 74, And Vaar Subpart 819.70. (d) Agreement. When Awarded A Contract Action, Including Orders Under Multiple-award Contracts, An Sdvosb Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Sdvosb Shall Comply With Requirements In Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Sba Regulations On Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontracting Requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6. Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause, A Requirement In 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125 That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Also Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. For The Purpose Of Limitations On Subcontracting, Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs (including Independent Contractors) Shall Be Considered Eligible And/or Similarly Situated (i.e., A Firm That Has The Same Small Business Program Status As The Prime Contractor). An Otherwise Eligible Firm Further Agrees To Comply With The Required Certification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219-75 Or 852.219-76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows: (1) Services. In The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs (excluding Direct Costs To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And The Sdvosb/vosb Does Not Provide The Service, Such As Airline Travel, Cloud Computing Services, Or Mass Media Purchases). When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract (2) Supplies/products. (i) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Non-manufacturer Of Such Supplies), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. When A Contract Includes Both Supply And Services, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Supply Portion Of The Contract. (ii) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Non-manufacturer, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Has Been Granted. Refer To 13 Crf 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements. (3) General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (4) Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, No More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, May Be Paid To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (5) Subcontracting. An Sdvosb Must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Be Listed In Vip To Count As Similarly Situated. Any Work That A First Tier Vip-listed Sdvosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Percent Of Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. For Supply Or Construction Contracts, The Cost Of Materials Is Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Portion Of The Contract With The Preponderance Of The Expenditure Upon Which The Assigned Naics Is Based. For Information And More Specific Requirements, Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6. (e) Required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period. An Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] __by The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or x By The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. (f) Joint Ventures. A Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Is Listed In Vip And Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfr 125.18(b), Provided That Any Requirement Therein That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. A Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (d) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants. (g) Precedence. The Va Veterans First Contracting Program, As Defined In Vaar 802.101, Subpart 819.70, And This Clause, Takes Precedence Over Any Inconsistencies Between The Requirements Of The Sba Program For Sdvo Sbcs, And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program. (h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(g), Any Business Concern, Including All Its Principals, That Is Determined By Va To Have Willfully And Intentionally Misrepresented A Company's Sdvosb Status Is Subject To Debarment From Contracting With The Department For A Period Of Not Less Than Five Years (see Vaar 809.406-2 Causes For Debarment). (end Of Clause)

Details: 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 Source 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, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), Hubzone And Other 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 The Following: (a) Company Name (b) Address (c) Point Of Contact (d) Phone, Fax, And Email (e) Unique Entity Id (f) Cage Code (g) Tax Id Number (h) Type Of Small Business, E.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business, 8(a), Hubzone, Women Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Or Small Business Hubzone Business And (i) Must Provide A Capability Statement That Addresses The Organizations Qualifications And Ability To Perform As A Contractor For The Work Described Below. the Veterinary Medicine Unit (vmu) Has A Requirement To Validate The Air Exchange Rate And Pressure Relationships (tab) In Identified Spaces Once Annually. important Information: The Government Is Not Obligated To, Nor Will It Pay For Or Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Sources 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 238220/ $19 Million. 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. Additionally, All Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses Or Veteran Owned Businesses Who Respond To A Solicitation On This Project Must Be Registered With The Department Of Veterans Affairs Center For Veterans Enterprise Vetcert Registry Located At Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). All Interested Offerors Should Submit Information By E-mail To Jordan.alonzo@va.gov. All Information Submissions To Be Marked Attn: Jordan Alonzo, Contract Specialist And Should Be Received No Later Than On 4/5/2024 At 11:00 Am Mdt. d.1 Statement Of Work title: vmu Tab background Information: the Va Loma Linda Healthcare System (vallhcs) Is Located At 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, Ca 92357. The Veterinary Medicine Unit (vmu) Has A Requirement To Validate The Air Exchange Rate And Pressure Relationships (tab) In Identified Spaces Once Annually. objectives: contractor Shall Furnish All Supervision, Labor, Equipment, Tools, Hardware, Materials, And Transportation To Test, Adjust, Balance (tab), And Record All Required Air Measurements And Provide A Final Report To The Cor. Any Rooms Found To Be Out Of Compliance Shall Be Immediately Reported To The Cor Or Designee. Data For Each Space Shall Include At Minimum: room Number And Designation (i.e., 1b16 Sterile Supply ). square Footage And Total Volume. supply Air (sa) In Cfm (cubic Feet Per Minute). exhaust Air (ea) In Cfm. calculated Air Changes Per Hour (ach). Calculated Ach Shall Be From Sa For Positive Spaces, And Ea For Negative Spaces. pressure Relationship To Adjacent Areas (positive Or Negative) In Inches Of Water Column, Measured To 3 Significant Digits (i.e., -.015 Or +.015) the Above Information Shall Be Provided In A Final Report For Each Of The (46) Listed Spaces Below: 1b10 - Technician Room 1b11 - Vmu Pharmacy 1b12a - Dark Room 1b12b - Dark Room 1b13 - Storage 1b14 - Recovery/prep 1b15 - Scrub Room 1b16 - Sterile Supply 1b28 - Absl2 Clean Room Ante 1b28a - Absl2 Clean Room 1b28b - Abls2 Animal Room 1b28c - Abls2 Animal Room 1b28d - Abls2 Decontamination 1b28e - Abls2 Procedure Room 1b29f - Abls2 Surgery Room 1b29g - Abls2 Procedure Room 1b16a Surgery 1b16a.1 Surgery 1b16b Animal Prep 1b18 - Food Prep 1b19 - Animal Holding 1b21 - Animal Holding 1b22 - Animal Holding 1b23 - Animal Holding 1b24 - Animal Holding 1b25 - Necropsy 1b26 - Cage Wash (clean) 1b26a - Cage Wash Chemicals 1b26c - Cage Wash (soiled) 1b27 - Feed Room 1b27a - Bedding Room 1b29 - Quarantine Room 1b29a - Animal Holding 1b29b - Animal Holding 1b29c - Animal Holding 1b29d - Animal Holding 1b30 - Animal Holding 1b31 Animal Holding 1b32 Laundry Room 1b48 Supply Storage Room 1b43 Radioisotope Lab 1b54 Dark Room C1-30 South Clean Corridor C1-21 North Clean Corridor C1-29 Soiled Corridor New 1b-50- Breakroom /lab period Of Performance: this Is An Annual Requirement, Once Per Calendar Year. Work Shall Be Scheduled During Normal Working Hours, Monday Through Friday, 6:00am 4:30pm. Contractor Shall Initiate Work Within 30 Days Of Being Contacted By The Designated Contracting Officer S Point Of Contact (poc) Or Designee. Work Shall Be Scheduled Through The Poc Or Designee, Who Will Coordinate With Vallhcs Staff. Timelines Are Subject To Change Due To Vallhcs Operational Requirements. place Of Performance: va Loma Linda 11201 Benton St loma Linda, Ca 92357 licensing Requirements: offeror Must Possess A 30-hour Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) Safety Card. aabc Certified (associated Air Balance Council) ashrae Certified (american Society Of Heating, Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineers) must Be A Vendor In Our System And System For Award Management (sam). specific Requirements: contractor Shall Schedule Start Date With Poc Or Designee Five (5) Business Days In Advance. contactor Personnel Shall Have Valid Loma Linda Piv Badges Before Starting Work. contractor Shall Coordinate Energy Source Lock Out /tag Out Procedures With Vallhcs Mechanical Supervisor Before Starting Work. When Work Is Complete, Contractor Shall Notify The Vallhcs Mechanical Supervisor That Energy Sources Will Be Restored And Require Verification. contractor S Supervisor Or Lead Technician Are To Check In With Vallhcs Hvac Supervisor, Or In Their Absence, With Graphics Control Prior To Work Each Day. contractor Shall Conform To The Following Standards, Policies, Regulations, Governing Agency, And Any Other Local, State, Or Federal Guidelines That Are Not Listed Here osha Regulations, Www.osha.gov Recognized Holidays: The Following Is A List Of All Government Recognized Holidays: new Year S Day Labor Day martin Luther King Jr. S Birthday Columbus Day president S Day Veteran S Day memorial Day Thanksgiving Day juneteenth Christmas Day independence Day If A Holiday Falls On Sunday, The Following Monday Shall Be Observed As The Legal Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A Legal Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies. Also Included, Would Be Any Other Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America To Be A National Holiday. contractor Employees: Contractor Personnel Shall Present A Neat Appearance And Be Easily Recognized As Contractor Employees. Examples: Wearing Of Distinctive Clothing Such As Uniform, Badges, Patches, Etc. Contractor Personnel Shall Wear Identification (i.d.) Badges During The Entire Time They Are On Theva Loma Linda Healthcare System Grounds. I.d. Badges Must Have Identification Picture, Name Of The Individual, And The Represented Company Depicted On It. Xi. Smoking And Vaping Policies: Smoking And Vaping Are Prohibited On Government Property . x11. Safety And Ppe Equipment: Personal Protective Equipment Shall Be Provided For Each Contractor Employee By The Contractor. Possession Of Weapons Is Prohibited. xiii. Parking: It Is The Responsibility Of Contractor Personnel To Park Only In Designated Parking Areas. Parking Information Is Available From The Va Security Service. The Va Shall Not Invalidate Or Make Reimbursement For Parking Violations Of The Contractor's Personnel Under Any Circumstances.

Details: Sources Sought Notice this Announcement Is Open To All Business Concerns. this Is A Sources Sought Notice And Is For Informational Purposes Only. This Is Not A Request For Proposals, Quotations, Or Bids. Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 15.201(e), Responses To This Notice Are Not Offers And Cannot Be Accepted By The Government To Form A Binding Contract. Responses Do Not Affect A Potential Offeror's Ability To Respond To Any Future Synopsis/solicitation. The Government Will Not Provide Reimbursement For Any Information That May Be Submitted In Response To This Notice. Respondents Are Solely Responsible For All Expenses Associated With Responding To This Notice. the General Services Administration (gsa), Public Buildings Service (pbs), Region 1 Is Conducting A Market Survey Seeking Qualified Suppliers And Or Manufacturers And A Qualified Construction Contractor To Provide Construction Services For Theconstruction Manager As Constructor (cmc) Or Construction Manager At Risk (cmr) Services For A New Land Port Of Entry At Coburn Gore Land Port Of Entry (lpoe), Coburn Gore, Maine the Contractor Will Be Responsible To Provide All Labor, Materials, Transportation, Supervision, And Management To Perform Construction, As It Relates To The Following: the Coburn Gore Border Station Is Located Two Miles East Of Woburn, Canada And 25 Miles Northwest Of Eustis, Maine. The Facility Operates 24/7. The Border Station Currently Consists Of Five (5) Related Buildings, Consisting Of The Main Port Building And Four (4) Housing Units. The Coburn Gore Lpoe Is A Surviving Facility Erected Between 1931 And 1937 Along The Maine-quebec Border. This Georgian Revival Building, Designed By The Office Of The Supervising Architect Of The Treasury, Shares Common Technical, Stylistic And Programmatic Features With Other Stations Constructed At That Time. As A Group, These Border Stations Are Closely Associated With Three Major Themes In Twentieth Century American History: Prohibition (1919-1933), The Popularization Of The Automobile, And The Depression Of The 1930's. Facility Is Listed On The National Register. the Goals And Objectives For All Stages Of This Project Must Meet Specific Sustainability Goals, Including: a Net Zero Ready Facility use All-electric Hvac And Plumbing Equipment the Use Of Gsa’s Green Proving Ground Technology And The Use Of Key Sustainable Products achievement Of Leed Gold (requisite) And Sites Silver Certification, - If Possible, Considering Site Conditions. adherence To Guiding Principles For Sustainable Federal Buildings (see Attachments) whole-building Embodied Carbon Reduction low Embodied Carbon Concrete environmentally Preferable Asphalt the Construction Contractor Will Be Required To Provide An Environmental Product Declaration (epd) For Its Proposed Low Embodied Carbon Concrete (including Cement), Asphalt, Steel, And Glass That Meets The Global Warming Potential (gwp) Limits. See Following Link To Inflation Reduction Act Pilot Program: Interim Ira Low Embodied Carbon Materials Requirements And Interim Ira Lec Material Requirements Fact Sheet. https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/interim%20ira%20lec%20material%20requirements%20-20used%20in%20pilot%20may%202023%2005162023.pdf the Naics Code Applicable To This Proposed Procurement Is 236220 With A Size Standard Of $45.0m. The Psc/fsc Is C1az. the Estimated Construction Price Range For This Project Is Between $100,000,000 And $130,000,000. Estimated Contract Duration Is Approximately 38.5 Months From Notice To Proceed. this Project Delivery Method Will Assist Gsa In The Early Solicitation Of Construction Management Services, Enable Design-assist Services (ds). it Is Anticipated That This Project Will Be Funded Using The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022 (ira) Funding. for Gsa, It Will Make Our Federal Buildings More Sustainable, Higher Performing, And More Cost-efficient Through Next Generation Technologies And Low-embodied Carbon Materials - Accelerating Efforts To Achieve A Net Zero Federal Footprint, Catalyzing American Innovation And Saving Taxpayers Millions In Energy Costs. Embodied Carbon Refers To The Greenhouse Gas (ghg) Emissions Associated With The Production, Use, And Disposal Of Construction Materials. Procurement Information this Announcement Is Open To All Business Concerns. gsa Anticipates Issuing A Solicitation, Based On The Outcome Of This Market Survey, On Or About February 2025, And Awarding A Subsequent Contract On Or About October 2025. Award Of Any Resulting Procurement Will Be Made Using Best-value, Source Selection Procedures Incorporating Tradeoffs Between Price-related And Non-price Related Factors. The Anticipated Contract Will Be Awarded On A Firm- Fixed Price Basis. a Source Selection Evaluation Factor Will Be Included That Favors The Provision Of Ira-eligible Materials With The Lowest Possible Gwp. Offerors Will Propose Materials That Meet Top 20% Limits, Top 40% Limits, Or Better Than Average Limits And Will Be Scored Accordingly. Materials Meeting The Top 20% Limit Are Scored Higher. gsa Anticipates The Solicitation Will Require Proposals To Include Epds To Support The Proposed Materials. Submission Instructions For Interested Construction Firms construction Firms Interested In This Effort Must Be Able To Demonstrate Experience With At Least Two (2) Similar Projects. Similar Project Is Defined As A Project That Is Similar In Size, Type And Complexity. To Qualify As A Similar Project, The Project Must Meet All Three Elements Of Size, Complexity, And Type As Further Defined Here. to Be Considered Similar In Size, Each Project Must Have: experience In Providing Design Phase Services And Construction Services On Similar Projects. experience Will Be Evaluated As An Indicator Of The Offeror's Capacity To Perform The Contract Contemplated By This Solicitation. If The Offeror Materially Misrepresents Information Relating To Its Experience, The Contracting Officer May Reject The Proposal. The Standard Is Met When: 1. The Offeror Has Documented “similar” Project Experience Providing Design Phase And Construction Phase Services For Two (2) “similar” Projects In The Past Ten (10) Years In Construction Manager-as-constructor, A Construction Manager-at-risk, A Design-build, Or A Design-build Bridging Delivery Method That Meets The Factor Description Criteria And Provides The Information Requested In The Submittal Requirements. 2. In Addition To Standard No. 1 Above, Offerors Will Be Reviewed More Favorably If They Can Demonstrate Successful Experience Dealing With Any Of The Following Site Conditions, Whether On A “similar” Project Or Not: • Wetlands And Wetland Mitigation • Ledge - Removal Of Ledge And Constructing In Areas With It • Large Water Storage Structures (e.g., 15,000 Gal.+) • Extreme Cold Climate Conditions • Secure Facilities interested Firms Are Invited To Respond To This Notice By Providing The Following Information: provide Firm Name, Address, Point Of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address, And Unique Entity Identification (uei) Number. Identify All Business Categories And Naics Codes Applicable To Your Firm, I.e., Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business, Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business, Hubzone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-owned Small Business And/or Large Business. provide Project Experience Of Two (2) Projects Of Similar Size, Complexity, And Type. Include Project Dates, Price, And Role As Either Prime Contractor Or Subcontractor. Include Points Of Contact And All Information Necessary To Contact The Owner Of The Project Who Can Substantiate Similar Project Characteristics. provide The Name Of The Surety, Maximum Bonding Capacity Per Project And Aggregate Maximum Bonding Capacity. provide Lec Asphalt, Concrete And Or Steel Supplier Information. provide Any Evidence Of An Environmental Product Declaration (epd) Document For Lec Asphalt, Concrete And Or Steel. Evidence Of An Epd Is Not Required At This Stage And Will Not Be Counted Towards The 3-page Requirement. any Interested Construction Firm Should Provide A Written Letter Of Interest With The Aforementioned Information (no More Than 3 Pages) By August 15, 2024 At 2:00 Pm To Paul.murphy@gsa.gov. The Subject Line Should State “letter Of Interest For, Construction Manager As Constructor (cmc) Or Construction Manager At Risk (cmr)services For A New Land Port Of Entry At Coburn Gore Lpoe, Maine. Submission Instructions For Suppliers And Manufacturers in Addition To The Construction Opportunity Reflected Herein, Gsa Is Seeking Suppliers And Manufacturers That Are Interested In Supplying Low Embodied Carbon Asphalt, Concrete (and Cement), Steel, And Glass Materials For The Project. Suppliers And Manufacturers Of Materials Meeting Gsa’s Interim Inflation Reduction Act Low Embodied Carbon Material Requirements May Submit An Expression Of Interest By 8/8/2024 To Paul.murphy@gsa.gov. The Subject Line Should State “expression Of Interest For Construction Manager As Constructor (cmc) Or Construction Manager At Risk (cmr) Services For A New Land Port Of Entry At Coburn Gore Land Port Of Entry (lpoe), Coburn Gore, Maine”. expressions Of Interest Should Indicate Materials Available And Global Warming Potential Values Reflected In Materials’ Environmental Product Declarations. Submission Of An Expression Of Interest Grants Gsa Your Permission To Publish Your Firm’s Contact Information And Offerings For Use By Potential Offerors On Gsa Construction Requirements. Supplier And Manufacturer Contact Information Will Be Published In An Informational Amendment Issued By Gsa And, Potentially, In Other Fora. by Participating In The Competition, Offerors Consent To Unrestricted Gsa Use Of Supplier Names And The Gwp Values Associated With Supplier Materials. Such Information May Be Disclosed Publicly Or Used To Inform Other Low Embodied Carbon Procurement Activities. Technical Solutions, Supplier Pricing, And Supplier-offeror Terms And Conditions Will Not Be Shared. Any Objection Shall Be Transmitted To The Contracting Officer By The Due Date For Offers And Shall Adhere To 41 C.f.r. § 105-60.601. all Information Submitted Is Subject To Verification. Additional Information May Be Requested To Substantiate Responses. Reimbursement Costs For Information Received Are Not Authorized.

Details: This Purpose Of This Notice Is To Request Information From Those Companies Interested In Performing Work As Summarized Below. This Is Not A Solicitation. This Announcement Is For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Is Not To Be Construed As A Commitment, Implied Or Otherwise, To Issue A Solicitation Or Award A Contract. the North American Industry Classification Code (naics) Is 237990 Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction - Size Standard For This Project Is $25-50 Million, 238990 Specialty Trade Contractors, 236220 Commercial And Institutional Building Contractors. Msts May Use Responses To This Market Survey To Make An Appropriate Acquisition Decision For This Project. The Type Of Solicitation Issued, And The Manner Of Advertisement May Depend On The Responses To This Market Survey. responses Requested From All Interested Firms the Nevada National Security Sites (nnss) Is Conducting Market Research To Determine Potential Sources Having The Qualification, Experience, And Bonding Necessary To Perform The Described Work. The Work Is Planned As Multiple Fixed-price Construction Basic Ordering Agreements Where Specific Activities Will Be Authorized By Task Orders. interested Parties Are Invited To Response To This Announcement By Providing The Following Information: company Name And Address point Of Contact capability Statement Demonstrating Ability To Perform And Deliver The Subsurface Construction Work. four Recently Completed Similar Deliveries, Include Project Name, Location, Contact Name, And Phone Number, And The In-service Date. indicate Business Type I.e. Small Business Concern Type Or Large Business Concern. provide Requested Information In An Email, Not Later Than May 16, 2024, To Kimberly Kruskie, Email: Kruskikl@nv.doe.gov background mission Support And Test Services (msts) Is The Management And Operations Contractor To The Department Of Energy To Manage The Nnss. Msts Is Currently Executing The Zeus Test Bed Facility Infrastructure (ztbfi) Project, Which Are Part Of The Enhanced Capabilities For Subcritical Experiments (ecse) Portfolio. Ztbfi Will Deliver The Necessary Infrastructure Modifications To The U1a Complex To Accommodate New Experimental Systems And Equipment. the Nnss Installation Is Located On Federal Land Controlled By The National Nuclear Security Administration (nnsa) Located 65 Miles Northwest Of Las Vegas, Nv, Which Is Accessed By Highway 95 North To The Exit For Mercury, Nevada. The Installation Site For The Ucep Project Is Approximately 30 Miles North Of The Mercury Gate In Area 1 (see Attachment A – U1a Location) – the U1a Complex Is An Underground Laboratory Used For Subcritical Experiments And Physics Experiments To Obtain Technical Information About The U.s. Nuclear Weapons Stockpile. These Experiments Support The Nnsa’s Stockpile Stewardship Program, Created To Maintain The Safety And Reliability Of The U.s. Nuclear Weapons Stockpile. The Complex Is Located 963 Feet Below Ground Surface And Mined At The Base Of Two Vertical Shafts. The Vertical Shafts Are Equipped With Mechanical Hoists For Personnel And Equipment Access. The Underground Facility Is On One Level And Consists Of Horizontal Tunnels And Alcoves, Which Are Approximately 1.4 Miles Collectively In Length. – purpose the Purpose Of This Request For Information (rfi) Is To Identify Qualified Mid To Large Sized General Contractors Who Are Qualified And Have The Capacity To Provide Construction Services For Underground Work For The Ztbfi Projects And Future Infrastructure Projects. scope the General Contractor Shall Provide Turn-key Construction Management, Quality Control, Health And Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Supervision, Craft Labor, Project Controls, Equipment, Materials, And Tools To Construct, Install, Commission, Acceptance Test And Turnover Underground Infrastructure And Systems. the Underground Systems Will Be Constructed In 300 Feet Of Existing Underground Drifts And Include: designs And Building Materials Provided By Msts. Consumables To Be Provided By Sub-contractor. electrical - Electrical Distribution, Transformers, Switchgear, Busway, Cable Tray, Conduit, Conductors, Grounding, Backup/uninterruptable Power Supplies, Process Control, Public Address, Data Drops piping Systems - Chilled Water, Utility Water mechanical - Pump Skid Upgrades, Heat Exchangers, Hvac Units, Overhead Supports And Hangers. fire Protection – Detection And Alarm, Fire Extinguishing, Fire Barriers, communication - Computer Data Networks, Voice Communication. ventilation – Duct Work, Fans And Supports. lighting – Emergency Lighting And Lighting lifting System – Rails, Beams, And Supports (crane To Be Provided By Others) drift Infrastructure – Shield Wall, Invert (floor), Bypass, Civil – Footings, Concrete And Reinforcement. support Systems – Anchors, Rockbolts, Embeds And Supports. diagnostic Room – Walls, Doors, Utilities mezzanine – Platform, Anchors special Processes - Welding mining Related Operations - Rock Bolting, Fibercrete Application, And Invert Installation (concrete) For Future Infrastructure Projects. responses To This Market Survey Shall Include The Following, Which May Be Used For Qualifying Interested Firms: name Of Firm With Address, Phone And Point Of Contact. Indicate Whether The Firm Is A Domestic (u.s.) Firm Or A Foreign Firm. cage Code, Duns Number, Or A Copy Of Your Representation And Certification In Sam.gov. business Size And Socioeconomic Status, As Applicable. firm's Bonding Capacity - Single And Aggregate Capability. Payment And Performance Bonding Capacity Up To $50 Million Is Desired. demonstrate Minimum Of 10 Years Of Recent Similar Construction Experience. Provide At Least 3 Examples. demonstrate Minimum 10 Years Recent Experience Working Under A Collective Bargaining Agreement And/or Project Labor Agreement. Provide At Least 3 Examples. 6.1 See General Notes. provide Standard Qa/qc Plan. The Qa/qc Program Shall Meet The Requirements Of The Quality Management Standard, International Organization For Standardization Iso 9001:2008, “quality Management Requirements,” Or Equivalent. Additional Qa/qc Requirements May Be Required Per Individual Task Order. provide Approved Corporate Health And Safety Plan And Current Experience Modification Rating (emr). provide At Least 3 References For Similar Work Performed In The Last 5 Years. Discuss: scope issues Identified And Disposition Paths. schedule Planning And Optimization supply Chain (vetting Subcontractors, Delivery Issues And How Addressed, Etc.) cost staffing Approach planning Approach engineering/technical Problems And How Solved provide Resumes For The Following Key Positions. The Resumes Must Demonstrate Applicable Professional Certifications, And No Less Than 10 Years Of Full-time Experience: construction Manager safety Manager quality Control Manager industrial Hygiene craft Supervisor general Contractor Resources: Discuss Number Of Direct Employees And In-house Capabilities, Equipment, And Facilities. discuss How Mobilization/demobilization Will Be Made To Nnss Site. mercury Housing. See General Notes. lessons Learned From Complex Construction Projects That Would Be Useful To Msts As It Plans This Project. qualifications – (other) asme Nuclear Quality Assurance – Nqa-1 – (preferred) special Processes – Welding Aws D1.1, D1.2, D1.3 And D9.1 (wps/pqr) training And Qualifications Program – Craft And Non-craft list Of License And Certification general Notes: collective Bargaining Agreement: in Addition To Compliance With The Applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements As Required In The General Condition Entitled Labor, Personnel And Work Rules, Subcontractor Is Required To Be Signatory To The Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) Listed In The Special Condition Titled Attachments, And To Provide A Written Letter Of Assent As Evidence Of Such Signing. The Letter Of Assent Shall Be Delivered No Later Than 10 Calendar Days After Notice Of Award. being Signatory To The Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) Means That The Subcontractor Agrees To Comply With All The Terms And Conditions Set Forth In The Applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) Inclusive Of The Wage Rates, Fringe Benefits, Subsistence, And The Hiring/referral Procedures. any Work To Be Performed By Crafts Covered By The Agreements Shall Be Paid, At A Minimum, The Amounts Listed For The Respective Labor Union Agreements, Or The Construction Wage Rates Attached To This Subcontract, Whichever Is Higher. the Successful Proposer And Their Lower-tier Subcontractors Are Required To Attend A Pre-job Conference With The Building Trades In Accordance With The Project Labor Agreement Prior To Mobilization. The Subcontractor Shall Call The Contractor’s Labor Relations Office At (725)259-8189 Or Email: Starksm@nv.doe.gov And/or Laborelations@nv.doe.gov For Scheduling Of The Above Pre-job Conference. The Building Trades Phone Numbers Are (702) 452-8799; Fax (702) 452-9537. mercury Housing (remote): Optional housing Servicesis Responsible For Allon-site Housing Needs For Our Guests Staying Over On The Nnss. the Housing Services Office Is Located At Building 23-109 (see Link Below For Area 23 Map) https://insite.nv.doe.gov/directorate/oi/sitesvcs/housefoodcustodial/shared%20documents/20180131-01-p001-r00_mercury10.pdf office Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm Monday Thru Thursday outside Of Office Hours, Keys May Be Picked Up At The Occ, Locatedin 23-600 (please Click On Map Link Above For Location) after Hour Issues? Please Call 702-295-0311 room Rates And Check In / Check Out Times: $50.00/night Sunday – Wednesday $25.00/night Thursday – Saturday check In -1:00pm Monday - Thursday check Outtime Is11:00am Monday – Thursday for Additional Information, Please Callerin Saavedra-medinaat 702-295-6930 Or Judy Smith At 702-295-6942

Details: Sources Sought u.s.d.a. Forest Service Architect And Engineering Facility Design Services, Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract disclaimer: This Sources Sought Is For Informational Purposes Only. This Does Not Constitute A Request For Quote (rfq), Request For Proposal (rfp), Invitation For Bids (ifb), Or Any Other Mode Of Formal Solicitation And Shall Not Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government. Responses In Any Form Are Not Offers And The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Notice, Nor Does The Issuance Of This Sources Sought Restrict The Government To A Particular Acquisition Approach. No Funds Are Available To Pay For Preparation Of Responses And Any Information Submitted By Respondents To This Announcement Is Strictly Voluntary. 1.0 General Information department: U.s. Department Of Agriculture (usda) agency: Forest Service office: Procurement & Property Services, Special Projects Operations Center (spoc) zone: Csa Intermountain 1.1 About The Forest Service established By Congress In 1905, The Mission Of The Forest Service Is To Sustain The Health, Diversity, And Productivity Of The Nation’s Forests And Grasslands To Meet The Needs Of Present And Future Generations. We Manage Public Lands, Provide Technical And Financial Assistance To State And Private Forestry Agencies, And Make Up The Largest Forestry Research Organization In The World. 1.2 The Forest Service’s Built Environment the Agency’s “built Environment” Refers To The Physical Infrastructure Of Fire, Administration, Research, Recreation Buildings, Landscape Structures, Site Furnishings, Structures On Roads And Trails, And Signs Installed Or Operated By The Forest Service, Its Cooperators, And Permittees. The Elements Of The Built Environment Constructed On National Forest Lands And Grasslands, Or Those Used For Administrative Purposes In Rural Areas, Towns, And Cities Incorporate In A Practical Manner The Principles Of Sustainability, Reflect Their Place Within The Natural And Cultural Landscape, And Provide Optimal Service To Our Customers And Cooperators. 2.0 Description the U.s. Forest Service (usfs), Intermountain Zone, Is Issuing This Sources Sought As A Means Of Conducting Market Research To Identify Potential Small Business Sources With The Interest, Capabilities, And Industry Technologies To Provide Architect And Engineer Facility Design Services Via A New Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract. The U.s. Forest Service (usfs), Intermountain Zone, Is Issuing This Sources Sought As A Means Of Conducting Market Research To Identify Potential Small Business Sources With The Interest, Capabilities, And Industry Technologies To Provide Architect And Engineer Facility Design Services. The Required Expertise And Engineering Disciplines Include, But Are Not Limited To: total Project Management. architect. civil Engineering. ing. structural Engineering. environmental Engineering. geotechnical Engineering. electrical Engineering. mechanical Engineering. landscape Architecture. interior Design Services. archival And Curation Services. construction Management, Support Services And Testing. construction Inspection Expertise With Materials, Equipment, Methods And Systems On Typical Forest Service Projects. historic Preservation And Architectural Expertise, Including Expertise To Comply With The Secretary Of The Interior’s Standards For Historic Preservation. leadership In Energy And Environmental Design (leed) Accredited Professional(s) With History Of Completed Leed Certified Projects. certified Green Globes Professional (ggp) Within 1 Year Of Award Of This Contract. Certified Individuals Must Have Experience In Project Management As Well As Commissioning Of Buildings And Knowledge Of All Documentation Requirements. 2.1 Typical Projects Will Include: prospective Projects Will Primarily Involve Providing New Construction, Maintenance, And Renovation Needs Of The Forest Service, Such As, Buildings, Roads, Landscape, Site Development, Facilities, Mechanical, And Electrical, Geotechnical And Landscape Survey And Design, Inspection Services, And Construction Management Services At Forest Service Recreation And Administration Sites. Typical Projects Include Designing For A Variety Of Repair, Rehabilitation, And New Facility Construction Projects And May Include A Variety Of Landscaping Or Reconstruction Needs For Office Buildings, Laboratory Buildings, Warehouses And Other Industrial Buildings, Residences, Garages, Picnic Shelters, Campground Recreation Buildings, Other Real Property, And Landscapes. architectural Projects May Be For Total Project Design, Or Only Segments Of The Work Such As Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Landscaping, Civil, Hvac, Fire Protection And Alarm System, Geotechnical, Or Electrical Projects. The Work May Include A/e Services Professional Support For In-house Forest Service Designs As Well. the Contract Requires A Wide Spectrum Of A-e Services And May Include Everything From Survey And Design Through Contract Management. Subcontractors Performing Specific Design And Services Shall Be Responsible To The Design Professional. The Contractor Shall Have The Ability To: inspect, Document, And Provide Condition Surveys For Existing Facilities In Accordance With Forest Service Requirements – Contractor Will Be Required To Take Forest Service Training To Accomplish This. provide Preliminary Through Final Design Engineering And Architecture Services Including All Contract Documents, Specifications, And Drawings. estimate The Cost Of The Design And Construction Work. manage A Contract With Multiple Task Orders Concurrently On Multiple Forests As Well As Oversight Of All Staff And Subcontractors. 2.2 Location Of Work task Orders Issued Under This Contract Shall Be For Projects Located Within The Boundaries Of The U.s. Forest Service, Northern Region (region 1), Including National Technology And Development Program (ntdp), Rocky Mountain Research Station (rmrs) And Any Other Usda Offices Located Within The Northern Region Boundaries. The Northern Region (region 1) Of The U.s. Forest Service Includes Montana, North Dakota, Portions Of Idaho, Northeastern Washington (kaniksu National Forest Only) And South Dakota. In Addition, Task Orders Under This Contract May Be Issued For Rmrs Projects Anywhere Within The Boundaries Of The State Of Idaho. Facilities, National Forests, And National Grasslands Within These Boundaries, Include, But Are Not Limited To: regional Office Facilities rocky Mountain Research Station (rmrs – Facilities Located In Montana And Idaho Only) national Technology And Development Program (ntdp) Missoula Location Only bitterroot National Forest beaverhead- Deerlodge National Forest custer Gallatin National Forest dakota Prairie National Grasslands flathead National Forest helena-lewis And Clark National Forest idaho Panhandle National Forest kootenai National Forest lolo National Forest nez Perce –clearwater National Forest kaniksu National Forest any Other Usda Unit Within The Forest Service Northern Region In Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Northeastern Washington (kaniksu National Forest Only), And South Dakota. 3.0 Contract Information the Forest Service’s Intermountain Zone Is Interested In Issuing A Multiple Award Idiq Contract For Architect And Engineer Facility Design Services. Once Awarded A Base Idiq Contract, Contractors Would Be Required To Perform Work In Response To Individually Issued Task Orders. When A Project Is Initiated, A Task Order Will Be Offered To The Most Highly Qualified Contractor(s) Based On A Review Of The Contractor’s Standard Form 330 Relevant To The Type Of Work And Expertise Required For The Project And Far Part 36.6. Other Factors Will Include Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time And Review Of Contractor’s Past Performance On Previous Contracts And Task Orders. Each Task Order Issued Under The Idiq Will Have A Project Specific Statement Of Work (sow) And Require The Contractor To Provide Everything Necessary To Perform The Work Of This Contract Including But Not Limited To All Labor, Supervision, Equipment, Transportation, Materials, Operating Supplies, And Incidentals. 3.1 Expected Time Line And Value Of Contract (a) The Government Anticipates A Contract Period Of A Base Period Of One (1) Year With Four (4) Additional One (1) Year Periods For A Total Of Five (5) Years From The Date Of Contract Award. (b) The Estimated Time Frame For Solicitation Is Late Summer Of 2024 Or Early Fall 2024. (c) Government Anticipates Awarding This Contract By Fiscal Year (fy) 2025. (d) The Government Anticipates Placing Orders Totaling A Minimum Of $1,000.00 For The Life Of The Contract By The Government, But Not In Excess Of $7,500,000.00 For The Base And All Options For The Life Of The Contract. (e) The Government Estimates Awarding 50-100 Projects For The Five (5) Year Period Of The Contract. 4.0 Contractor Capabilities responses To This Sources Sought Shall Include The Following: company Name company Address point Of Contact (poc) Name poc Phone And Email unique Identity Id (uei) Registration Number In Sam.gov type Of Small Business (i.e., Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, 8(a), Hubzone, Small Disadvantaged, Etc.). Firms Shall Be Certified In The System For Award Management (sam) Located At Https://www.sam.gov/ identify The Forests And Grasslands In The Working Location Where You Are Willing And Able To Complete Work. a Statement Of Experience Or Past Performance On Past Efforts Of A&e Effort, Scope, And/or Complexity. 4.1 Statement Of Capabilities in Addition To The Information Requested In Section 4.0, Please Include A Capabilities Statement That Discusses Your Approach To The Work, Ability To Complete The Work, And Any Other Relevant Information That Would Assist The Government In Determining The Best Acquisition Approach. Address The Specific Requirements Detailed In The Attached Statement Of Work (sow) And This Notice; Additionally, Identify Any Challenges Or Obstacles That You Believe The Government Should Be Aware Of That Could Influence The Overall Accomplishment Of The Work. 5.0 Classification product Service Code (psc): C220 – Architect And Engineering – General Structural Engineering naics Code: 541330 – Engineering Services size Standard For Naics: $25.5m 6.0 Questions please Direct Any Questions About The Information Contained In This Sources Sought And Attached Statement Of Work To Contract Specialist, Holly Hlavac At Holly.hlavac@usda.gov Prior To The Submission Deadline.

Details: Synopsis: introduction: in Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 10.002(b)(2), This Sources Sought Notice Is For Market Research And Information Purposes Only At This Time And Shall Not Be Construed As A Solicitation Or As An Obligation On The Part Of The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va). the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (vha), Program Contracting Activity Central (pcac) Is Conducting A Market Survey And Is Seeking Potential Sources For The Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades Construction Project At The Colmery-o Neil Va Medical Center Located In Topeka, Ks. project Description: this Project Will Include But Not Limited To The Following Infrastructure Improvements: Electrical (electrical Panel Upgrade, Power (normal, Emergency)), Bonding, Ups, Building Management System Interfaces, Assess For New And Upgrades To Existing Hvac, Reconfiguration, Expansion And Renovation Of Existing Space (demo, New Construction, Finishes), Renovation Of Existing Data Center (piping, Exterior Wall, Interior Wall For Water Proofing), Communication Infrastructure (new Data Outlets, Patch Panels, Upgrade To Cat 6a Cable) In Buildings As Necessary, Physical Security Upgrades, Assess And Upgrade Fiber Infrastructure Backbone Campus Wide Within Buildings And Between Buildings, Install Diversified Path To Datacenter For Wan, Hazardous Material Abatement. Project Building Locations Include Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 20, 21, 22, 24, 41 And Site. procurement Information: the Proposed Project Will Be A Competitive, Firm-fixed-price Contract Utilizing The Design-bid-build Approach (final Specifications And Drawings Will Be Provided). The Anticipated Solicitation Will Be Issued Either As A Request For Proposal (rfp) In Accordance With Far Part 15, Considering Technical And Price Factors Or As An Invitation For Bid (ifb) In Accordance With Far Part 14, Considering Price Only. The Results And Analysis Of The Market Research Will Finalize The Determination Of The Procurement Method. The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any, Will Depend Upon The Responses To This Notice And Any Other Information Gathered During The Market Research Process. this Project Is Planned For Advertising In Mid To Late-september 2024. In Accordance With Vaar 836.204, The Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $20,000,000.00 And $50,000,000.00 (note That The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Is Closer To The Lower End Of This Range). The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 236220 (size Standard $45.0 Million) Applies To This Procurement. The Duration Of The Project Is Currently Estimated At 365 Calendar Days From The Issuance Of A Notice To Proceed. The Services For This Project Will Include Providing All Construction Related Services Such As: Providing Labor, Materials And Equipment Required To Complete The Project As Per Contract Documents Prepared By An Independent Architect-engineer Firm. capability Statement: respondents Shall Provide A General Capabilities Statement To Include The Following Information: section 1: Provide Company Name, Duns Number And Unique Entity Identifier (uei), Company Address, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number And Email. section 2: Provide Company Business Size Based On Naics Code 236220. Also, Provide Business Type (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-owned Small Business, Hub Zone Small Business, Etc.). section 3: Provide A Statement Of Interest In The Project. section 4: Provide The Prime Contractor S Available Bonding Capacity In The Form Of A Letter Of Intent From Your Bonding Company With This Submission. *please Ensure That The Individual Bonding Capacity Is In Line With The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Listed Above. section 5: Provide The Type Of Work Your Company Has Performed In The Past In Support Of The Same Or Similar Requirement. This Section Is Important As It Will Help To Determine The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any. Please Provide The Following In Your Response: no More Than Three (3) Contracts That Your Company Has Performed Within The Last Seven (7) Years That Are Of Comparable Size, Complexity, And Scope To This Requirement. Include The Project Name, Project Owner And Contact Information As This Person May Be Contacted For Further Information, Project Scope, Project Size (example: Square Footage), Building Use (example: Medical Facility, Office Building, Etc.), Project Dollar Value, Start And Completion Dates. provide Specific Examples That Relate Aspects Of Previous Projects To The Proposed Project. Describe Specific Technical Skills And Key Personnel Your Company Possess To Perform The Requirements Described Under Description Of Work. describe Your Self-performed** Effort (as Either A Prime Or Subcontractor). Describe Self-performed Work In Terms Of Dollar Value And Description. **self-performed Means Work Performed By The Offeror Themselves, Not Work Performed By Another Company For Them For Any Of The Project Examples Provided. section 6: Project Labor Agreement (pla) - A Pla Is Defined As A Pre-hire Collective Bargaining Agreement With One Or More Labor Organizations That Establishes The Terms And Conditions Of Employment For A Specific Construction Project And Is An Agreement Described In 29 U.s.c. 158(f). The Pla Questionnaire Must Be Filled Out And Returned With The Sources Sought Response. The Questionnaire Can Be Found At The End Of This Document. federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 22.503 Policy: (a) Project Labor Agreement (pla) Is A Tool That Agencies May Use To Promote Economy And Efficiency In Federal Procurement. Pursuant To Executive Order 13502, Agencies Are Encouraged To Consider Requiring The Use Of Project Labor Agreements In Connection With Large-scale Construction Projects. (b) An Agency May, If Appropriate, Require That Every Contractor And Subcontractor Engaged In Construction On The Project Agree, For That Project, To Negotiate Or Become A Party To A Project Labor Agreement With One Or More Labor Organizations If The Agency Decides That The Use Of Project Labor Agreements Will- (1) Advance The Federal Government's Interest In Achieving Economy And Efficiency In Federal Procurement, Producing Labor-management Stability, And Ensuring Compliance With Laws And Regulations Governing Safety And Health, Equal Employment Opportunity, Labor And Employment Standards, And Other Matters; And (2) Be Consistent With Law. (c) Agencies May Also Consider The Following Factors In Deciding Whether The Use Of A Project Labor Agreement Is Appropriate For The Construction Project: (1) The Project Will Require Multiple Construction Contractors And/or Subcontractors Employing Workers In Multiple Crafts Or Trades. (2) There Is A Shortage Of Skilled Labor In The Region In Which The Construction Project Will Be Sited. (3) Completion Of The Project Will Require An Extended Period Of Time. (4) Project Labor Agreements Have Been Used On Comparable Projects Undertaken By Federal, State, Municipal, Or Private Entities In The Geographic Area Of The Project. (5) A Project Labor Agreement Will Promote The Agency S Long Term Program Interests, Such As Facilitating The Training Of A Skilled Workforce To Meet The Agency S Future Construction Needs. (6) Any Other Factors That The Agency Decides Are Appropriate. see Far Provision: 52.222-33 Notice Of Requirement For Project Labor Agreement And Far Clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement For Further Details. it Is Requested That Interested Contractors Submit A Response (electronic Submission) Of No More Than Nine (9) Single Sided Pages, Single-spaced, 12-point Font Minimum That Addresses The Above Information (this Is Inclusive Of The Pla Questionnaire). This Response Must Be Submitted As A Single Application-generated (not Scanned) Pdf Document That Is Less Than Or Equal To 4mb In Size. Please Note That Hard Copies Will Not Be Accepted. Please Also Include A Cover Page, Which Includes, At A Minimum: The Company S Name, Address, Dun & Bradstreet Number, Unique Entity Identifier (if Available), Socio-economic Status, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number, And E-mail Address. Responses Must Include The Sources Sought Number And Project Title In The Subject Line Of Their E-mail Response. Submissions (responses) Shall Be Submitted Via Email To The Primary And Secondary Points Of Contact Listed Below By June 14, 2024, At 1:00 Pm Et. No Phone Calls Will Be Accepted. the Capabilities Statement Submitted In Response To This Sources Sought Shall Not Be Considered To Be A Bid Or Proposal. This Notice Is For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Is Neither To Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government Nor Will The Government Pay For Information Solicited. No Evaluation Letters And/or Results Will Be Issued To The Respondents. After Completing Its Analyses, The Government Will Determine Whether To Limit Competition Among The Small Business Categories Listed Above Or Proceed With Full And Open Competition As Other Than Small Business. at This Time No Solicitation Exists; Therefore, Please Do Not Request A Copy Of The Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized In Contract Opportunities At Https://sam.gov/. It Is The Potential Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Site For The Release Of Any Solicitation Or Synopsis. contracting Office Address: vha Program Contracting Activity Central (vha-pcac) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 300 independence, Oh 44131 primary Point Of Contact: richard Webb contract Specialist richard.webb3@va.gov secondary Point Of Contact: andrea Fink contracting Officer andrea.fink@va.gov project Labor Agreement (pla) Questionnaire (please Respond To The Questions Below) 1. Is Your Company Familiar With Project Labor Agreement (pla) And Its Use On Construction Projects? yes/no comments: 2. Would Your Company Likely Submit A Proposal For The Va Construction Solicitation That Requires The Use Of A Pla? yes/no comments: 3. If Va Requires A Pla, Would Your Proposed Construction Cost Likely To Increase Or Decrease And What Is The Likely Percentage Of Cost Increase Or Decrease? comments: 4. Does The Va Requirement To Use Of A Pla On A Construction Project Restrict Competition? yes/no comments: 5. Do You Expect Subcontractor Resistance Should Va Requires The Use Of A Pla On This Construction Solicitation? yes/no comments: 6. Do You Have Additional Comments Regarding The Use Of A Pla For This Project? comments: --- End Of Pla Questionnaire ---

Details: Pre-solicitation Notice (request For Sf330s) Page 5 Of 5 Page 1 Of The Department Of Veterans Affairs (dva) Network Contracting Office 10 Is Seeking Qualified Architect -engineering (ae) Firms To Submit Standard Form 330 (sf330) Architect / Engineer Statement Of Qualifications For Architectural And Engineering (ae) Services For The Project 506-csi-133 Entitled Nuclear Medicine Site Prep At The Ann Arbor Va Medical Center. Firms Submitting Qualification Packages Must Comply With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 52.236.25 Requirements For Registration Of Designers Whereby Architects And Engineers Must Be Registered To Practice In The Particular Professional Field Involved In A State (the Full Text Of The Clause Can Be Read At Acquisition.gov). Architects And Engineers Performing Work On Projects Must Be Registered In The State Of Michigan (the Laws Of The State Of Michigan Regarding Registration Of Architects And Engineers Applies). Also See Geographic Location And Office Location Restrictions In Section 5 Of This Notice. The Scope Of Work For This Project Is As Follows: The Architect/ Engineer Shall Provide Design Services Necessary To Furnish: Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-built Documentation, And All Other Related Information For Project 506-csi-133, Nuclear Medicine Site Prep At The Ann Arbor Va Medical Center. The Ae Shall Coordinate With The Specified Medical Equipment Provider And Develop A Suitable Design For The Proper And Complete Installation And Successful Operation Of The New Medical Equipment Being Provided Under A Separate Contract. The Ae Design Shall Include But Not Be Limited To The Following: New Layout Of The Space For The Area Identified By The Va For Installation Of This New Equipment And Any Required Space Changes To Adjacent Areas As Required To Support This New Equipment. Planning With The Va And Equipment Manufacturer/supplier For Proper Workflow Analysis Of The Space Provided. Include Recommendations As Needed For Changes In Space Configuration. Include Recommendations As Needed For Changes In Adjacent Spaces. Changes To Electric Power In The Area To Support The New Equipment And Its Ancillary Systems. Site Prep As Required For Interlocking Controls Between The New Equipment, Any Ancillary Systems And Any Potential Remote-control Rooms As Required Per The Equipment Manufacturer. Changes To The Existing Hvac Systems, Meeting All Applicable Va Standards, As Required To Support Modifications Of The Space And Addition Of This Equipment. Changes To Controls And Control Sequences For Any Existing Facility Or Medical Systems Which Are Impacted By This Project. Changes To Medical Gas Systems. Changes To Fire Protection Systems. Changes To Domestic Water Systems. Conduct A Structural Analysis To Ensure Existing Building Can Handle The Increase In Weight Bearing Load From The Required Lead Lining Protection. Involving The National Health Physics Program (nhpp) With The Design Of The Project, And Obtaining Their Design And Specified Shielding Concurrence, No Later Than The 35% Design Phase. Upgrade The Departments Ingress And Physical Security To Restrict Access To Authorized Personnel. Set-aside Information: This Procurement Is A Total Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Ae Firms. The Primary North American Industry Classification System (naics) Codes Is 541310, Architectural Services. Ae Firms Submitting Qualification Packages Must Be A Certified Sdvosb Registered In The Sba Veteran Small Business Certification (veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) Prior To The Deadline Established For Receipt Of Packages. Ae Firms Must Also Have A Current And Valid Registration In The System For Award Management (sam.gov | Home) For The Primary Or Branch Office Address From Which The Work Is Going To Be Performed. This Procurement Will Be Following The Procedures Established In The Brooks Act, Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 15, Far 36.6, And Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 836.6. The Selection Process Will Be Made Using A Two-stage Process. Stage I Consists Of Evaluation Of All Sf330 Packages Submitted By Ae Firms Deemed Qualified By The Source Selection Evaluation Board (sseb) To Determine The Competitive Range. Those Firms Determined To Be In The Competitive Range Will Be Invited To Participate In Stage Ii Of The Selection Process By Providing Oral Presentations And Be Interviewed By The Sseb To Arrive At The Number One Most Highly Qualified Firm Who Will Then Receive A Solicitation To Provide A Fee For The Services Established By The Scope Of Work. Stage I: Firms Responding To This Notice Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Using The Selection Criteria Listed Below. Weighting Of The Factors Is Provided Below In Descending Order Of Importance. The Evaluation Factors Listed Below Shall Be Addressed In Part H Of The Sf-330. Professional Qualifications: Describe The Firm S Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services. The Qualifications Of The Individuals Which Will Be Used For These Services Will Be Examined For Experience And Education And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. All Key Personnel For Whom Resumes Are Provided Shall Be Shown On The Organizational Chart In Section D Of Sf 330, Part 1. Weight=25% Specialized Experience: Describe Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Energy Conservation, Pollution Prevention, Waste Reduction, And The Use Of Recovered Materials. Weight=25% Past Performance: Describe Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. The Evaluation Of Past Performance Will Include Information Provided Via The Contractor Performance Assessment Reports System (cpars) For Projects Listed In Section F Of The Sf330 As Well As Any Other Projects Contained In The Database And May Include Review Of Information Obtained Via Customer Inquiries, Other Government Databases, And Any Other Relevant Information Available To The Government. Project Past Performance References Older Than 5 Years Will Receive A Lesser Weight Than Those References For Projects Accomplished Within The Past 5 Years. Weight=20% Management Plan: Describe The Firm S General Project Management Philosophy, Including The Approach That Will Be Used To Meet The Needs Of The Scope While Controlling The Schedule And Budget. Include A Description Of The Proposed Communication Plan Between Project Leadership, The Design Team, Subconsultants, And The Government. Weight=15% Construction Period Services: Experience In Construction Period Services To Include Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work, And Cost Estimates. Weight=8% Firm S Capacity: Describe The Firm S Ability To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time Commensurate With The Scope Of Work, Including Existing Workload That May Limit The Firm S Capacity To Perform Project Work Expeditiously. Weight=5% Firm S Commitment To Small Business: The Extent To Which Firms Identify And Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors Or Consultants. Weight=2% Geographic Location: Location Of The Primary Or Branch Working Office Listed In The Sf330 Of The Prime Ae Firm In The General Geographic Area Of The Project And Should Have Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project. The Prime Ae Firm's Primary Or Branch Working Office From Which The Project Design Work Is To Be Performed Shall Be Located Within 300 Miles Driving Distance Of The Ann Arbor Va Medical Center. Driving Distance Shall Be Calculated Using Google Maps 'best Route' Feature From The Prime Ae Firm's Primary Or Branch Working Office From Which The Design Work Is To Be Accomplished As Listed In The Sf330. A Copy Of The Google Map Result Shall Be Included With The Qualification Package Submission. Any Ae Firm's Primary Or Branch Working Office From Which The Design Work Is To Be Accomplished Is Not Registered In Sam Shall Result In The Entire Sf330 Submission Being Determined As Not Having Met The Requirements Of This Pre-solicitation Announcement And Shall Not Receive Further Consideration. Weight=not Applicable (the Location Requirement Is Evaluated Upon Receipt Of Sf330 Qualification Packages And If The Above Stated Criteria Is Not Met The Ae Shall Not Receive Further Consideration). Stage Ii: The Ae Firms Selected To Provide Oral Presentations And Slated To Be Interviewed By The Sseb Will Be Provided Additional Evaluation Criteria To Address In Their Presentation And Will Be Given Sufficient Time To Prepare. After Final Evaluation Of The Firms Providing Presentations A Final Ranking Of The Firms Will Be Conducted And The Number One Ranked Firm Will Be Provided The Opportunity To Provide An Ae Fee Proposal. The Non-selected Firms Will Be Notified And Given The Opportunity To Request A Debrief. The Submission Must Include A Fully Completed Standard Form (sf) 330, Architect/engineer Qualifications (form Is Available On-line At Http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp). The Sf330 Shall Not Exceed A Total Of 50 Pages. Use Graphic Presentations Where Such Use Will Contribute Relevant Data. Supplemental Past Performance Information And The Google Maps Attachment Will Not Count Toward The 50-page Limit. Submittal Instructions: The Sf330s And Any Supplemental Documentation Shall Be Submitted To Email Address: William.krienke@va.gov. The Subject Line Of The Email Shall Read: Sf330 Solicitation 36c25024r0067 Firm S Name . The Package Must Be Received No Later Than April 10, 2024, At 4:00 P.m. Local Time. Questions And Other Inquiries Are To Be Directed Only Via Email To Contract Specialist At William.krienke@va.gov. Note: This Pre-solicitation Notice Is Subject To Amendment. Monitor This Advertisement And Subscribe To Sam.gov To Insure Notification Of Any Amendments Or Other Changes To This Advertisement.

Details: This Is A Sources Sought Notice Only. This Is Not A Request For Proposals, Quotations Or Bids. There Will Not Be A Solicitation, Specifications, Or Drawings Available At This Time. the U.s. Army Corps Of Engineers (usace), Baltimore District, Requests Letters Of Interest From Qualified Small And Large Business Construction Contractors Interested In Performing Work On The Potential Construction Of The P002 Cybersecurity Operations Facility At Ft. Meade, Maryland. by Way Of This Market Survey/sources Sought Notice, The Usace Baltimore District Intends To Determine The Extent Of Capable Firms That Are Engaged In Providing The Services Described Hereunder. Responses To This Sources Sought Announcement Will Be Used By The Government To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions. Therefore, The Type Of Set-aside Decision To Be Issued Will Depend Upon The Capabilities Of The Responses To This Notice. responses To This Notice Are Not Offers And Cannot Be Accepted By The U.s. Government To Form A Binding Contract. It Is The Responsibility Of The Interested Parties To Monitor This Site For Additional Information Pertaining To This Notice. project Description: the Proposed Project Will Be A Competitive Design-bid-build Contract Procured In Accordance With Far Part 15, Contracting By Negotiation, Under A Best Value-tradeoff Process. A Bifurcated Solicitation Approach Is Anticipated. Anticipated Advertisement Date Of The Request For Proposal (rfp) Is January 2025. the Estimated Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $100,000,000.00 And $250,000,000.00. the Government Has A Requirement For Construction Services For Construction Of The P002 Cybersecurity Operations Facility At Ft. Meade, Md. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) For This Requirement Is 236220 (commercial And Institutional Building Construction) Business Size Standard Of $45.0 Million. the P002 Cybersecurity Operations Facility Is A New Construction Requirement To Deliver For The Navy (marines) A 3-story, 115,500 Sq Feet Cybersecurity Operations Facility/administrative Facility Located At Fort Meade, Maryland. The Facility Includes Secure Open Office Spaces, Operational Areas, Large Server Area, Building Utilities And Connections, With Redundant Mechanical And Electrical Systems, Secure Telecommunication Distribution Systems And A Loading Dock Area. Mission Support Areas Include Joint Staff Offices, Executive Offices, Training Spaces, Collaborative Spaces, And Meeting Rooms. Scope Of Work Provides Full Core And Shell With Fit-out Design, Including Structure And Foundations; Elevator Conveyance Systems; Electrical/mechanical Service And Distribution Components And Systems; Fire Suppression, Alarms; Information Technology Infrastructure, Communications, And Security Systems Infrastructure; Exterior Finishes And Weatherproofing. Interior Fit-out Will Provide Raised Access Floor Systems Almost Throughout, Acoustically Rated Interior Partitions And Ceilings, Power, Lighting, Environmental Control, And Communications. The Facility Is Not A Standard Design And Will Be Built To Meet Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility Requirements. Project Includes Redundant Primary Power, On-site, Standby, Power Generation, And Uninterruptible Power Supply (ups) System Ensuring Continuity Of Operations. Site Infrastructure Will Include Primary Utility Service To The Site, Consisting Of Electrical, Water, Sewer, And Telecommunications Pathways. Supporting Facilities Include Site Preparation And Infrastructure Improvements, Utility Services, And Perimeter Atfp Security Measures. Site Preparation Will Include Standard Clearing, Grubbing, Cut, Fill, Grading And Environmental Protection Structures. Site Work Will Consist Of Curb And Gutter, Walkways, Courtyards, And Roads. Building Will Be Accompanied By A Series Of Surface Parking Lot Areas Containing A Total Of Approximately 300 Spaces. Site Improvements Include Paved Loading Dock And Access Road, Fire Access Road, Landscaping, Bioretention Areas, Sidewalks, Curbs, And Gutters. Storm Water Management Facilities Are Designed In Compliance With Maryland Department Of The Environment Requirements For Environmental Site Design, As Well As The Environmental Independence And Security Act (eisa), Section 438. timeline: Construction Duration Estimated To Be 36 Months. narrative Shall Be No Longer Than 10 Pages. Comments Will Be Shared With The Government And The Project Management Team (pmt), But Otherwise Be Held In Strict Confidence. interested Firms Must Submit The Following At A Minimum: 1. Firm’s Name, Address, Point Of Contact, Phone Number, And E-mail Address, And Capabilities. 2. Firm’s Level Of Interest In Competing On The Solicitation When It Is Issued. 3. Firm’s Business Size – Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged Business (sdb), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (hubzone), Woman Owned Small Business (wosb), Certified 8(a) Firms, And Sba Approved Mentor-protégé Firms 4. Firm’s Bonding Capacity: Interested Firms Must Meet The Single Project Minimum Bonding Capacity To Meet The Magnitude Of Construction To Be Considered As A Potential Source. The Surety Providing The Bonding Must Be Clearly Identified And Listed In The Department Of Treasury's Listing Of Approved Sureties Which Can Be Found At Https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretybnd/c570.htm. If Not Currently Bonded, A Letter From A Listed Surety Stating Capacity For Obtaining A Sufficient Bonding Amount Must Be Included. 5. Firm’s Experience In Successfully Completed Design-bid-build Projects Of Similar Size, Scope, And Dollar Value Range Between $100,000,000.00 And $250,000,000.00 To Meet The Specified Magnitude Of Construction. To Demonstrate Experience Delivering Similar Projects, At Least Three Examples Completed In The Last Seven (10) Years Should Be Provided To Include: a. Provide At Least One (1) Example Of Completed Construction Of A Comparable Dia-accredited Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. b. Provide At Least One (1) Example Of Completed Construction Of Complex Mechanical/hvac/fire Protection Systems Supporting Computer Server Rooms. c. Provide At Least One (1) Example Of Completed Or Ongoing Construction Of Complex Electrical, Ups, And Communications Systems Necessary To Support Multiple Advanced Computing Networks. interested Firms Must Also Submit The Following Regarding Project Labor Agreements: a Project Labor Agreement Is Defined As A Pre-hire Collective Bargaining Agreement With One Or More Labor Organization That Establishes The Terms And Conditions Of Employment For A Specific Construction Project And Is An Agreement Described In 29 U.s.c. § 158(f). See Far 22.503 Policy For Details. executive Order (e.o.) 14063, Use Ofproject Labor Agreementsfor Federalconstructionprojects, Requires Agencies To Useproject Labor Agreementsinlarge-scale Construction Projectsto Promote Economy And Efficiency In The Administration And Completion Of Federalconstructionprojects. (b)when Awarding A Contract In Connection With Alarge-scale Construction Project(see22.502), Agenciesshallrequire Use Ofproject Labor Agreementsfor Contractors And Subcontractors Engaged Inconstructionon The Project, Unless An Exception At22.504(d) Applies. the Baltimore District Requests Responses To The Following Construction Labor Questions: 1. Do You Have Knowledge That A Pla Has Been Used In The Local Area On Projects Of This Kind? If So, Provide Supporting Documentation? The Information Should Include The Following Information On Projects Completed In The Last 2-5 Years: a) Project Name And Location b) Detailed Project Description c) Initial Cost Estimate Vs. Actual Final Cost d) Was The Project Completed On Time? e) Number Of Craft Trades Present On The Project f) Was A Pla Used? g) Were There Any Challenges Experienced During The Project? 2. Are You Aware Of Skilled Labor Shortages In The Area For Those Crafts That Will Be Needed To Complete The Referenced Project? If So Elaborate And Provide Supporting Documentation Where Possible. 3. Does The Local Market Contain The Sufficient Number Of Available Skilled Workers For This Project? 4. Are The Other Projects In The Vicinity Going To Limit The Pool Of Skill Labor Available For Your Project? 5. Are You Aware Of Time Sensitive Issues/scheduling Requirements That Would Impact The Rate At Which The Referenced Project Should Be Completed? If So, Elaborate And Provide Supporting Documentation Where Possible. 6. Are There Collective Bargaining Agreements (cbas) That Are Likely To Expire During The Course Of The Project Under Consideration That Might Cause Delays? 7. Identify Specific Reasons Why Or How You Believe A Pla Would Advance The Federal Government’s Interest In Achieving Economy And Efficiency In Federal Procurement. 8. Identify Specific Reasons Why You Do Not Believe A Pla Would Advance The Federal Governments Interest In Achieving Economy And Efficiency In Federal Procurement. 9. Identify Any Additional Information You Believe Should Be Considered On The Use Of A Pla For The Referenced Project. 10. How Would The Use Of A Pla Impact Project Costs. 11. How Would The Use Of A Pla Impact The Small Business Participation As Subcontractors? 12. How Would A Pla On This Project Impact Small Business Prime And Subcontractors Who Are Non-signatory To A Pla Concurrently Working A Separate Contract On The Same Project Site. 13. Is Your Firm A Serious Interested Party In That You Intend To Submit A Proposal For This Procurement? Will The Use Of A Pla Impact Your Ability To Propose? If So, Explain. submission Instructions: this Notice Is Not A Request For Proposal, Quote Or Bid. It Is A Market Research Tool Being Utilized To Determine The Availability Of Potential Qualified Contractors Before Determining The Method Of Acquisition. In Addition, This Sources Sought Is Not To Be Considered As A Commitment By The Government, Nor Will The Government Pay For Any Information Solicited Or Delivered. interested Parties Who Consider Themselves Qualified To Perform The Above-listed Requirement Are Invited To Submit A Response To This Sources Sought Notice Nlt 11:00 A.m. Eastern Daylight Time (edt) 08 March 2024. All Responses Under This Sources Sought Notice Must Be Emailed To Qiana.l.bowman@usace.army.mil And Michael.j.getz@usace.army.mil Referencing The Sources Sought Notice Number W912dr24q0zbc. telephone Inquiries Will Not Be Accepted Or Acknowledged, And No Feedback Or Evaluations Will Be Provided To Companies Regarding Their Submissions. If You Have Any Questions Concerning This Opportunity Please Contact: Qiana Bowman And Michael Getz Via Email – Qiana.l.bowman@usace.army.mil And Michael.j.getz@usace.army.mil.

Description: Rfi Number: N00173-24-rfi-cy25 title: Monochromated Xps Instrument posting Date: 08/14/2024 response Date: 08/29/2024 primary Poc: Name: Courtney Williams; E-mail: Courtney.a.williams48.civ@us.navy.mil naics: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing note: This Is Not A Solicitation Or An Indication That A Contractual Commitment Will Exist As A Result Of This Rfi. This Sources Sought Notice (ssn) Is In Support Of Market Research And Procurement Planning Being Conducted By The Naval Research Laboratory (nrl), Washington, Dc. This Ssn Is For Informational And Planning Purposes Only And Does Not Guarantee That This Will Be Competed Via Fedbizopps. The Government Assumes No Financial Responsibility For Any Costs Incurred. A Solicitation Package Is Not Available At This Time. contracting Office Address: Nrl, 4555 Overlook Avenue, Sw, Washington, Dc 20375 objective: The Intent Of This Rfi Is To Gauge Industry Interest And Search For Potential Sources Capable Of Fulfilling A Requirement For A Monochromated Xps Instrument In Accordance With The Following Technical Requirements. The Government Is Currently In The Planning Stages For This Procurement And May Continue To Modify The Language Within The Requirement As Necessary. These Specifications Do Not Necessarily Represent The Final Specifications. the Monochromated Xps Instrument Must Meet The Following Specifications: a Complete Xps System Capable Of High-resolution, Monochromated Xps, Small Area Xps, Xps Linescans, Xps Chemical Mapping, And Depth Profiling From Conductors And Insulators Should Be Supplied And Should Have The Following Characteristics, As A Minimum: analysis Chamber: Single Piece Precision-machined From Ni-fe Alloy To Combine Optimum Magnetic Field Shielding With Precision Component Alignment. Analysis Chamber Base Pressure After Baking And Cooling Must Be Guaranteed At 5 X 10-9 Mbar Or Better For Ultra High Vacuum (uhv) Surface Analysis. The Analysis Chamber Should Be Fitted With A Turbomolecular Pump With A Suitable Backing Pump And Auxiliary Titanium Sublimation Pump (tsp). The Tsp Should Comprise Of 3 Filaments. The Tsp Control Should Allow For The Following Firing Options: Auto-degas, Timed-fire (operator Programmed Firing During Experiment Sequences) And A Mode In Which It Is Disabled During Data Acquisition. A Suitable Pressure Gauge Should Be Included That Is Integrated Into The Spectrometer Data System, And Acts As A Safety Interlock For The Instrument Operation. sample Manipulator: Should Be Fully Automated And Have At Least 4 Axes Of Movement, X, Y, Z And Continuous Azimuthal Sample Rotation. The Sample Holder And System Configuration Should Allow For An Analysis Area Of 60 Mm X 60 Mm And A Maximum Sample Thickness Of 20 Mm. fast Entry Airlock (feal): This Chamber Should Be Made Of Aluminium And Pumped Using A Turbomolecular Pump And A Suitable Backing Pump. The Feal Should Be Connected To The Analysis Chamber Via An Automated (low Shock) Gate Valve. Transfer Of The Sample Holder Into The Analysis Chamber Should Be Fully Automated And Integrated To The Spectrometer’s Vacuum Control Software To Preserve Uhv Conditions. A Combination Gauge Should Be Supplied To Measure The Chamber Pressure, And Used To Control The Automatic Sample Transfer Via The Data System. A Non-out-gassing Sample Must Be Transferred From The Feal To The Analysis Chamber In Less Than 10 Minutes From The Start Of Pumping. x-ray Monochromator: This Is Required For High Energy Resolution Xps. The Instrument Must Have Excellent Energy Resolution For Chemical State Analysis And A Guaranteed Full Width At Half-maximum Energy Resolution On Ag 3d5/2 Peak Of 0.50 Ev Or Better. In Order To Avoid Damage To Areas Of Sample Not Being Analysed The X-ray Spot Size Should Be Variable In The Range Of 10µm To 400µm. The X‑ray Spot Size Selection Should Be Adjustable In 5 µm Steps From The Smallest To The Largest Spot Size To Facilitate Matching The Analysis Area To The Feature Of Interest. The Monochromator Must Not Have A Window Through Which The X-rays Pass Before Reaching The Sample, As Such A Window Would Reduce The Sensitivity Of The Instrument. The Monochromator Should Include An Electron Suppression Device To Reduce The Number Of Unwanted High Energy Electrons Reaching The Sample Analysis Position. The Quartz Crystal Monochromator Goniometer Should Be Motorised For Automated Or Remote Access X-ray Spot Alignment. To Minimise X-ray Induced Sample Damage, The Large Area X-ray Spot Should Have A Power Of Less Than 130 Watts. The Monochromator Control Electronics And Software Should Include Auto-degassing And Filament Conditioning Routines. small Area Xps: A Lateral Resolution Of 10 µm Or Better Is Required. In Small Area Mode It Must Be Possible To Collect Photoemission Maps Generated By Continuous Stage Rastering, So That The Image Focus And Pixel Size Is Uniform Across The Image. Xps Maps Must Be Available Within The Software For Feature Identification, Chemical State Assignment And Choosing Analysis Positions. electron Analyser: Should Be Of Spherical Sector Type And Fitted With A Multi-channel Detector With At Least 128 Channels For High Sensitivity Xps. The Detector Should Support A Parallel 'snapshot' Acquisition Mode Of Operation For Rapid Data Acquisition. Due To The Need For High Sensitivity At High Spatial Resolution, The Instrument Should Be Supplied With A Large Acceptance Lens (> 60o), And Have At Least The Following Monochromated Xps Performance: 1.0ev (fwhm) Of The Silver 3d5/2 With A Peak Height Of ≥ 6,500,000 Cps Measured After Removal Of A Linearly Interpolated Background Using An X-ray Spot Size Of 400 µm, And An X-ray Power Less Than 130 W, On A Horizontal Silver Specimen. 1.0ev (fwhm) Of The Silver 3d5/2 With A Peak Height Of ≥ 450,000 Cps Measured After Removal Of A Linearly Interpolated Background Using An X-ray Spot Size Of 30 µm On A Horizontal Silver Specimen. 1.0ev (fwhm) Of The Silver 3d5/2 With A Peak Height Of ≥ 74,000 Cps Measured After Removal Of A Linearly Interpolated Background Using An X-ray Spot Size Of 10 µm On A Horizontal Silver Specimen. both Spot Size And Sensitivity Should Be Determined With The Sample Normal Parallel To The Axis Of The Transfer Lens. Specifications Should Be Demonstrated Using The Anode Power Recommended For Routine Analysis At Each Spot Size. the System Supports Grazing Angle Xps (gaxps) On Flat Samples (for Example Ag On Sio2). The Guaranteed Intensity At An Energy Resolution Of 1.0 Ev (fwhm) Of The Silver 3d5/2 Peak Is ≥ 10 Mcps (measured After Removal Of A Linearly Interpolated Background Using An X-ray Spot Size Of 400 µm And An X-ray Power Less Than 130 W). charge Compensation: The System Should Provide Excellent Charge Compensation On Non-conductive Samples Even When Analysing Small Areas. A System Based On A Combination Of Low Energy Ions And Electrons Is Required. The Ions And Electrons Should Be Produced From A Single Source. A Single Mode Of Operation Should Provide Optimum Neutralisation For All Sample And Experiment Types. The Flood Control Should Include Automated Ar Gas Handling. The Spectrometer Datasystem Should Include Both Automatic Filament Degas And Conditioning Routines. ion Gun: A High Performance Ion Gun Capable Of Operating In Both Monatomic And Cluster Ion Modes Must Be Supplied. In Monatomic Mode, This Ion Gun Must Offer High Performance From 500 Ev To 4 Kev. In Cluster Mode, The Ion Gun Must Offer Acceleration Voltages From 2 Kev To 8 Kev, And Average Cluster Sizes Of Up To 2000 Atoms, Allowing Energy Per Atom Values Suitable For Depth Profiling Polymers Of 1 Ev Per Atom And Above. the Data System Must Control All Of The Parameters Of The Ion Gun And The Gas Handling, Including Switching From Monatomic To Cluster Ion Mode. The System Should Include Apertures And Current Measurement Devices To Support Automated Ion Gun Alignment Routines. These Apertures Must Be Permanently Mounted In The Analysis Chamber And Always Available To The User. The Ion Gun Software Should Also Support Both Automatic Degas And Filament Conditioning Procedures. sample Viewing And Alignment: This Is Essential For Small Area Xps. The Sample Navigation Tool Should Support Several Camera Views To Facilitate All Sample Navigation Operations. To Fulfil This Requirement The Following Sample Views Are Required. a Full Sample Platter View For Sample To Sample Translation. a Real Time Magnified Image Of The Sample Giving A Plan View Of The Sample. This View Should Have A Maximum Field Of View Of 4.8mm X 3.5mm. This Camera Should Support Digital Zoom Providing A Magnification Of X8. a Higher Magnification Microscope Camera For Accurate Sample Height Setting. a Rapid Mapping Capability That Can Generate Fast Xps Images Over Areas Of 0.1 Mm2 – 3 Mm2, Which Can Be Used To Define Analysis Positions. it Should Be Possible To Provide Precise Alignment Between All Three Camera Views. All Camera Outputs Should Provide Direct Feed Into The Spectrometer Software Allowing Direct Inclusion Into Data Reports. for Best Sample Image Contrast For All Sample Types Both Side And Axial Illumination Should Be Provided. The Spectrometer Software Should Provide Full Control Of Illumination Levels From Both Sources. computer Control: The Data System Must Be Capable Of Controlling And Automatically Recording The X‑ray Spot Size, All Settings Of The Analyser And Transfer Lens, All Flood Gun Settings, And All Settings Of The Ion Gun. The Datasystem Must Have Full Control Of The Sample Stage For Multi-point Analysis, Azimuthal And Compucentric Depth Profiling, Linescans And Maps. Routines Should Also Be Included For Full Automatic Spectrometer Calibration, X-ray Spot Size Measurement, Ion Gun Alignment And Source Conditioning. To Complement These Routines, Position Indexed Standards (cu, Ag, Au) Must Be Available At All Times In The Analysis Chamber. The Routines Should Have The Capacity To Align And Prepare Standard Samples Before Acquiring Data. data System: The Data System Should Include A Comprehensive Package Of Data Acquisition And Processing Software For Xps, Including Depth Profiling, Linescans And Maps. A Built-in Database Of Xps Information And Spectra Should Be Included. The Data System Should Include Routines For Automatic Data Acquisition And Reporting. Simple Pasting Of Data, Tables, Charts, And Images From The Data System Into Other Applications Must Be Facilitated. computer: This Should Be Loaded With Microsoft Windows™ And The Xps Data System Software. It Should Include A Network Card For Easy Networking, Remote Control Of The Xps Instrument And Xps Data File Transfer. An Additional Data System Licence For Off-line Data Processing Over The Network Must Be Included. calibration And Alignment: Xps Data Precision And Accuracy Is Dependent On The Quality And Frequency Of The Spectrometer Alignment And Calibration. For This Reason A Software Controlled Automated Approach Provides The Most Consistent And Convenient Approach. To Achieve This, The Instrument Must Include Permanent Standards And Apertures As Well As Software To Acquire And Process The Data. The Instrument Should Offer Auto Calibration For The Following Functions: energy Scale Linearity transmission Function x-ray Spot Size Calibration ion Gun Modes Tuning And Alignment flood Gun Alignment electron Lens Optimisation detector Optimisation automation: The Supplied System Must Include Automated Features For Sample Handling, Vacuum Control And Data Acquisition Allow A Spectrometer To Be Operated In A Multi User Environment Along With Other Analytical Techniques. To Meet These Requirements The Spectrometer Should Include The Following Functions. automated Sample Transfer. automated Vacuum Control And Gas Handling. automatic Sample Height Adjustment. automatic Data Acquire For Wide Scan Survey Spectroscopy And High-resolution Narrow Scan Data. automatic Data Interpretation And Quantification automatic Data Reporting automatic Calibration. system Form And Footprint: The Overall Footprint Of The Entire System (excluding Chiller And Data System) Should Be Less Than 1.80mx1.25m. Electronic Boards Should Designed For Modular Replacement And Therefore Be Easily Removed. All Electronic Boards Should Be Mounted In Fan-cooled, Shielded Enclosures. To Reduce Mains Noise Interference All Electronics Boards Should Be Powered From Dc 24v / 48v Power Supplies. The Bake-out Shielding Should Be Integrated Into The System Housing Without The Need For Additional Baking Tents Or Panels. All Cables Connected To The Main Body Of The System Should Be Designed To Withstand The Bake Out Temperatures (>120ºc) Allowing Them To Remain In Place During The System Bake Out. ultra-violet Photoelectron Spectroscopy: A Gas Discharge Source Capable Of Operating With Noble Gases Must Be Supplied. All Differential Pumping, Gas Handling And Source Operation Must Be Automated, So That It Can Be Operated From The Data System, And Used Within Complex Experiments Such As Depth Profiles. The Standard Operation Must Be Configured For Use With Helium, With The Data System Able To Automatically Start The Lamp And Operate In He(i) Or He(ii) Modes. Ups Performance Must Be Demonstrated On A Clean Silver Sample. Under Identical Spectroscopic Conditions, A Count Rate Of ≥ 2.0 Mcps Must Be Demonstrated When The Resolution At The Fermi Edge Is < 120 Mev. Resolution Is Defined As The Energy Difference Between The Points At Which The Intensity Is 20% And 80% Of The Maximum Value Below The Fermi Level. installation And Warranty: The System Shall Include All Installation Labor And Materials. The Vendor Will Supply The Facilities Requirements Prior To The System Delivery To Ensure That All Electrical, Hvac, And Other Needs Are Met Prior To Personnel Showing Up To Install The System. A Warranty Covering All Parts And Labor For At Least 12 Months Must Also Be Included. service Contract: A Service Contract That Allows Immediate Response To Issues By Contacting The System Must Be Included. The Terms Of This Contract Should Cover Basic Parts Servicing, Software And Troubleshooting With An Option For On-site Servicing For At Least A 12 Month Period. contractor Response Format: Interested Parties,at A Minimum, Shall Supply All Of The Below Required Information In A Capability Statement. (reference Rfi N00173-24-rfi-cy25 In Your Response) contact Information: company Name And Address point Of Contact For Questions/clarification telephone Number And E-mail Address uei Number, Cage Code psc Code Of The Proposed Solution (see Https://psctool.us) business Size/socioeconomic Categories 2. Technical Information: a) List Of Capabilities/resources Relevant To The Above Specification List. 3. Commerciality Of Proposed Item a) Whether Item(s) Offered/proposed Is A Commercial Item And Is Customarily Used By The General Public Or Non-government Entities For The Other Than Government Purposes. b) Whether The Item Has Been Sold, Leased, Or Licensed To The General Public, And If So, Identify One Or More Such Sales, Leases, Or Licenses To Document The Commerciality Of The Item. 4. Product Description a) Provide A Description Of How The Proposed Product Will Meet Or Exceed Each Of The Specifications As It Is Anticipated That Ultimate Evaluation Will Be Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable And A Go/no Go Basis. b) Provide A Product Brochure And Highlight The Areas That Meet Or Exceed Specifications. additional Requirement Details: responses Should Be No More Than 10 Pages. place Of Performance: Nrl-dc And Contractor Facility