This Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this Sources Sought Notice will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise because of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. The information provided may be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing its acquisition approach, statement of work/statement of objectives and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this Sources Sought Notice or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below The Leavenworth Kansas VAMC located at: 4101 4th Street, Leavenworth Kansas 66048 is searching for a contractor to Locate, access, and survey area of damper. Inspect all linkage and pivot points for freedom of movement and condition. Actuate damper to insure equipment works as designed and closes properly. Lubricate, exercise, and replace fusible links as necessary. Identify each unit location with a ceiling grid damper label. Authenticate compliance utilizing a customized label applied directly to each damper unit specifying reference number and inspection date. Create a detailed comprehensive damper inspection inventory/matrix report in Excel format specifying the pertinent inspection date, facility/building, floor area, unit location, reference number, damper type, damper motor manufacturer/ model number, and the current operational status with complete explanation of any problematic issues and recommendations for corrective actions. Thoroughly clean all areas with a high density HEPA filtration system. Perform all related infection control measures as required. Complete all pertinent damper unit repairs as deemed necessary; i.e., fusible link replacements, linkage adjustments, damper unit mounts, flex installations, etc. Repair exceptions pertain only to damper actuator/motor retrofits, access door installations and new damper unit installations during the initial inspection phase. Contractor must be flexible regarding work schedules and special conditions. Contractor must provide all required equipment and be fully insured. Contractor will coordinate all work with assigned hospital point of contact. Inspection and maintenance of all dampers will be conducted in accordance with the latest editions of NFPA 80, 90A and 105, The Joint Commission, and CMS protocols. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS Code) is 541350 (Building Inspection Services), size standard $7.5 Million Based on this information, please indicate whether your company would be a Large or Small Business and have a socio-economic designation as a small business, VOSB or SDVOSB. Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Currently a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms is anticipated based on the Veterans Administration requirement with Public Law 109-461, Section 8127 Veterans Benefit Act. However, if response by Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open. Any response to this source selection from Interested parties must be received NLT 02/11/2019 Attention: Rachael L Bonds, Contracting Specialist. Email: rachael.bonds@va.gov Phone: 913-946-1990 Fax: 913-946-1996 NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (04-FEB-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.