THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. 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 (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 811210 (size standard of $34 Million). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following,: Repair of Integrated lighting and equipment boom project The Kansas City VA Medical Center, Surgical Services is requesting the painting of the integrated equipment boom system (Skytron Stellar X) in the OR with the goal of returning all equipment to normal operation. This project requires coordination with the project manager and the appropriate facilities and biomed departments. Equipment utility requirements, equipment mounting requirements, and installation schedule shall be discussed and coordinated with the project manager, facilities and biomed representatives. Currently, OR rooms 1,3,5 and 8 have chipping paint on the arms of the integrated boom system. This is a request for painting only of the currently installed, ceiling mounted, surgical lighting system. Vendor will be required to evaluate damages and ensure the quote will cover all damaged equipment, repair equipment back to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications, and fully test system for operation to confirm repairs. Period of Performance: NLT than 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to include delivery, assembly, configuration, testing and installation of all equipment. Delivery to the KCVAMC according to schedule and timeline established by VA. Assembly and installation shall be completed by the Contractor at the KCVAMC within 10 days of equipment delivery. The information identified above are intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Do you alter, assemble, or modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number. Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW. Please provide your UEI number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Tracie Raggs at tracie.raggs@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 2300 CST. 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 the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
