The Southern AZ VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), 3601 S 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85723, is conducting a market search to determine the availability of SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business, capable and interested in providing service/maintenance to two decorative courtyard fountains at the SAVAHCS. In accordance with PL 109-461 and 38 USC 8127 and 8128, a decision to compete or set aside among SDVOSB/SDVO or sole source procurements will be directly related to the available responses during this announcement. The Contractor shall furnish all parts, tools, labor, equipment, supplies, travel, expertise, supervision, etc., to service two commercial sized courtyard fountains. Services shall include: equipment check, cleaning, vacuum, and brush, skim, chemicals, water analysis and filter replacements, one timer per week for each fountain. Any resulting procurement would be conducted under authority listed in FAR Part 13. The applicable NAICS Code is 561790 and the size standard is $6.5 million dollars. Responses to this announcement shall determine if sufficient experience and competition exists in the small business community in order to set this procurement aside solely for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns. IMPORTANT: All qualified and interested parties are encouraged to participate, and provide the following information: indicate business size; DUNS number. Interested parties shall ensure current registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system (www.ccr.gov), and VETS 100 registration system (http://vets100.cudenver.edu/vets100.asp) and www.vip.VetBiz.gov . You are strongly encouraged to complete your Representations and Certifications on line at: (https://orca.bpn.gov). Include a statement concerning water fountain maintenance and experience in the State of Arizona. Statement outlining specific experience in/with the type of requirement listed; and statement concerning firms ability to meet the requirements outlined in FAR clause 52.219-27(c) (www.arnet.gov/far). Please provide notice of your interest in this requirement by responding to this notice no later than 4:00 p.m. July 27, 2007, PST. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/QUOTATION, NOR AN INVITATION FOR BID; THE SAVAHCS IS NOT SEEKING PRICING NOR OFFERS OF ANY KIND; THE SAVAHCS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SOLICIT THIS REQUIREMENT AS APPROPRIATE. HOWEVER, THE SAVAHCS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT NEGOTIATIONS WITH A SINGLE SDVOSB IF ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR IS DETERMINED. Please provide all requested information to [email protected] or mail to SAVAHCS, 3601 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85723. Telephone replies will not be honored. Numbered Note 29 applies.

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