Renovation of a mixed-use development in Los Angeles, California. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY This request for information (RFI) and sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources, their socioeconomic status, and their size classification relative to NAICS 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors, with a size standard of $22 Million. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. This synopsis is neither a request for competitive proposal nor a solicitation of offers. This synopsis is neither a request for competitive proposal nor a solicitation of offerors. This synopsis is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from responses to this RFI and sources sought. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 is seeking potential sources capable of providing Behavioral Health Anti Ligature Toilet doors as well as the installation of these items. The contractor is to provide Mental Health grade door product specified in work statement. The proposed action is for a firm-fixed price, short-term contract. Please see DRAFT EXCERPT from the Statement of Work (SOW) on page three. The solicitation includes commercial products and commercial services. Products that are not commercial items are considered experimental and purchase of experimental products shall not be authorized under this solicitation. The Government contemplates issuing one (1) solicitation for these services to be provided to the following facilities: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90073 Contractor shall provide the following information: Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS: Business size information Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:____________ FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date Responses to this sources sought are not request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for cost incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other cost incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Jonathan.Ford1@va.gov telephone responses shall not be accepted. Please respond by July 12, 2024 at 12pm PT. Note* The Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) in accordance with 13 CFR A 121.406, September 4, 2019 applies to this acquisition. a) For small business set-asides other than construction or service contracts the prime contractor that s supplying products to the government is required to cover at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing those products. The non-manufacturer rule is an exception to that requirement. The rule allows a small business to supply products it did not manufacture as long as those products come from another small business. b) A manufacturer is defined as a business that, with its own facilities, performs primary activities in transforming inorganic or organic substances, including the assembly of parts and components, into the end product being acquired. In other words, a manufacturer makes or produces products. Businesses may qualify as a non-manufacturer if it meets the following criteria: Does not exceed 500 employees Is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of products being supplied Will supply the end products of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement See Title 13 Part 121.406 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for detailed information about the non-manufacturer rule. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) (DRAFT EXCEPT) METAL HEALTH DOORS AND INSTALLATION 1. BACKGROUND The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System has a requirement for Behavioral Health Anti Ligature Toilet doors. The contractor is to provide Mental Health grade door product specified in the Statement of Work. 2. SCOPE The Vendor shall provide Mental Health Shower and Restroom doors necessary at the West Los Angeles Mental Health Department. 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICSInput CleanEdge Characteristics Mental Health Shower Doors or Equal: The Contractor shall provide the following. Safehinge Primera (Beach Scene) Door releases under a maximum weight of 11 lbs. Ligature resistant door for bathrooms and showers Fully removable door No door barricades Safest option for any behavioral health unit. Medium ENL61-810 Wide ENL62-809 Extra Wide ENL63-904 Note this picture above is to provide guidance to vendors only. Kennon (Beige) Soft Sided Suicide Prevention doors (SSPD) Durable with foam core Easy to clean cover ASTM E84 Class A for fire safety Quantity: 27 Picture above is to provide guidance to the vendors. 3.3 INSTALLATION: The Contractor shall provide installation for all 27 doors, which will be restroom and shower doors. 4. DELIVERY: Vendor shall coordinate with the VA POC is required for the delivery of items. Notification of expected shipment date shall be provided no later than 14 business days prior to shipment. Vendor shall Deliver between the hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, during normal working hours. Vendor must ensure that delivery trucks will not be permitted to remain at the loading dock. Trucks shall be unloaded, moved from the dock, and then brought back to the dock if required to haul out any waste, tools, or excess materials. Vendor must label delivered items with the contract number and purchase order (PO) number for identification and reference upon receipt of product. 5. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: New Year s Day January 1 Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 When one of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a national holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a national holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a National holiday. The Contractor should keep them in mind when scheduling work. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time.