Solicitation Number:

VA-262-08-RI-0352

Notice Type:

Sources Sought

Synopsis:

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

VA VISN 22 Network Business Center intends to procure items, on an other than full and open competition bases (under the authority of FAR 6.302-1), from the following: HAAS TCM Inc. MAXCOM Services Division, 3280 E. Hemisphere Loop, Tucson, AZ. The government intents to award a sole source contract for a hazardous chemical and materials program (HazCom) that, in its entirety, fulfills the compliance requirements in 29 CFR 1910.1200 and categorizes workplace chemicals into 36 categories and three hazard levels in accordance with appendix "E" of cited reference. Information will be provided back to the VA, for training, labeling and chemical hazard identification by categories and hazard levels. This HazCom program (MAXCOM developed system or equivalent) will be web based and include printed format information with CD-Rom back up which shall be tailored for the appropriate VA Medical Center. It will provide written plans, barrier free access to MSDS and other information, material inventory, container labels, employee training, and procedures to keep system up to date. The intended contract will be for a base period of one (1) year with the government's option to extend the contract for four (4), one (1) year periods. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting their interest in writing with complete name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and a point of contact. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Government will consider all responses received by 4:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, August 15, 2008. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by email to denise.estrada@va.gov, or by facsimile to (562) 961-1345. Point of contract is Denise Estrada.

Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network 22 Logistics Office;5901 E. 7th Street;Long Beach CA 90822

Point of Contact(s):

Denise Estrada

denise.estrada@va.gov