INTRODUCTION The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System, North Little Rock, AR 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 to furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and qualified supervision necessary to provide insulation and jacketing to the steam tunnel and steam line trench for Bldg. 182 and 111, respectively, at the V.A. Medical Center at 2200 Fort Roots Drive North Little Rock, AR 72114.. The intent of this notice is to identify interested sources and their respective socio-economic groups. Responses to this sources-sought notice/market research may be used to issue the requirement as a set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. However, the primary purpose of this notice is to identify potential Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and/or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) companies that can fulfill this requirement. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Eugene Towbin Medical Center in North Little Rock, AR, DISCLAIMER This sources-sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. 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 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 issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized through the Contract Opportunities webpage at SAM.gov | Home It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Contract Opportunities website for additional information pertaining to this requirement. ELIGIBILITY The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 238220 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $19 Million. The Product Service Code is J045 (Other Qc/test/inspect- Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment). If you will be subcontracting, please indicate which company(ies) you are contemplating. In addition, if subcontracting, what percentage of the job will be performed by the subcontractor(s). Responses to this notice shall include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar performances which you have provided services to, UEI number, address, point of contact. Contractors should provide their size status for the above referenced NAICS code. (i.e. small, large) and whether they are certified SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), women-owned concern and /or SB. Standard company brochures will not be considered enough response to this Source Sought. Background: The NLR VA has recently replaced pipes that suffered steam and condensate leaks. However, due to the VA not having insulators, the NLR V.A. Medical Center is seeking a firm to install all insulation and jacketing in steam tunnel on Building 182 and all aluminum jacketing insulation on Building 111 steam line trench. The steam tunnels and trench that connect to Bldg. 182 and Bldg. 111 require regular replacement due to its location underground. Insulation ensures the safety of personnel from high temperatures, that it remains energy efficient, and that it has longevity. Contractor Requirements: The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and qualified supervision necessary to provide insulation and jacketing to the steam tunnel and steam line trench for Bldg. 182 and 111, respectively, at the V.A. Medical Center at 2200 Fort Roots Drive North Little Rock, AR 72114. The contractor shall deliver and install new equipment (only) no later than 30 days from contract award and notice to proceed has been issued. All work shall be performed Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, excluding holidays. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner? Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each. It is anticipated that the contract will be a Firm Fixed Price. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement, information requested and answers to all questions indicated. The deadline for response to this request is no later than October 29, 2025, at 8:00 am Central Standard Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to arlene.blade@va.gov Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.
