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INTRODUCTION The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, San Juan, Puerto Rico is issuing this sources-sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for the HVAC Water Chillers and Air Handling Units at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) . The Government anticipates issuing a single award firm fixed price requirements type contract with an ordering period of five (5) years, plus a potential six (6) month extension. The intent of this notice is to identify interested sources and their respective socio-economic group and to develop the Acquisition Strategy for this requirement. Responses to this sources-sought notice/market research may be used to issue the requirement as set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), small businesses, or procured through full and open competition. DISCLAIMER This sources-sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Do not submit pricing quotes. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and will be safeguarded accordingly. Responses in any form are not quotes, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for the preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized through the Contracting Opportunities webpage at https://sam.gov/contracting. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Contracting website for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Responses will be used to determine: Availability of qualified sources and Small Business, including SDVOSB and VOSB capability. Whether to compete this requirement and the set-aside determination. Market practices and risk considerations for final acquisition strategy. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. BACKGROUND The contractor shall furnish all personnel, supervision, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, and supplies necessary to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments, testing, minor repairs, emergency call backs, and selected major overhauls to maintain OEM specified performance for covered HVAC water chillers and AHUs in a healthcare environment. Requirements include compliance with applicable ASHRAE, NFPA, OSHA, EPA Section 608, VA directives, and Joint Commission Environment of Care standards. Services include, but are not l…
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