Sources Sought -Z2DA– Site Preparation for 3D Printer Installation – Vancouver VAMC, WA - Dept of Veterans Affairs

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.  This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.  The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement.  The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following services:

• Title: Site Preparation for 3D Printer Installation
• Tasks: Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment associated with Site Preparation for 3D Printer Installation and Data and Power Installation. Contractor shall field verify all conditions and dimensions.Contractor shall make sure configuration of building’s electrical system will meet electrical code requirements of local jurisdiction of state of Washington. Tasks include the following:
  • Configure West CFU Building’s Electrical System for 3D Printer
    • Provide and install (1) power distribution unit (PDU) three-phase 240V 80A for 3D Printer at West building #11012. There is an existing CAT 6A cable that can be used to connect 3D printer to LAN.
  • Provide Ventilation for 3D Printer Room
    • Provide and install (1) exhaust vent (~10” 750 m^3/hr) for 3D printer that travels through Dust Collection/Air Compressor room to the outside.
  • Provide Air and Power Supply for Processing Station’s Pneumatic Circuit
    • Provide and install (1) CAT 6A cable data drop (single phase 220V 14 A) for Processing Station #1 at West building #11012.
    • Provide and install air compressor or air compression supply line (6 bar) at Processing Station #1.
    • Provide and install (1) CAT 6A cable data drop (single phase 220V 14 A) for Processing Station #2 at West building #11012.
    • Provide and install air compressor or air compression supply line (6 bar) at Processing Station #2.
  • Split Compressed Air Supply for Blast Cabinets
    • Split compressed air supply line in RM 107 to allow connection to Blast Cabinet #1 and Blast Cabinet #2 (80 psi per Blast Cabinet).
  • Privacy Requirements
    • Add a privacy partition wall in RM 115 (Shipping and Receiving).
  • Install Data and Power in West Building (CFU)
    • Install 9 data drops total and 2 power total.
• Location: Vancouver VAMC Prosthetics V20, 11012 & 11014 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98662
• NAICS Anticipated: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, $45M
• Type of Contract Anticipated: FFP
• Period of Performance Anticipated: TBD
• Magnitude Anticipated: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Notes: Depending on the results of market research and socioeconomic set-aside decision, the appropriate limitation to subcontracting may be incorporated into resulting solicitation/contract.

Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated services are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Danielle Carrico at danielle.carrico@va.gov no later than Thursday, 26 October 2023 at 5PM PDT. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 

1. Company name
2. SAM UEID #
3. Address
4. Business size
5. Point of contact name, phone number and e-mail address
6. Capability statement

Disclaimer and Important Notes:  This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies.  Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement.  There is no solicitation available at this time.