SAM #36C26126Q0530

This opportunity involves exhaust hood and grease trap cleaning services for the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 - VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS), Fresno VA Medical Center - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments. - Products/Services Requested: - Exhaust hood cleaning services for: - West Canteen (monthly, 12 services per year) - East Canteen (quarterly, 4 services per year) - Patient Kitchen Hoods (quarterly, 4 services per year) - Grease trap cleaning services (quarterly, 4 services per year) - Comprehensive quarterly cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of hood exhaust systems and grease traps, including: - Cleaning to bare metal - Filter replacement - Ductwork and fan assembly cleaning - Grease trap cleaning using vacuum suction and proper disposal of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) - Services must comply with NFPA 96 standards and EPA regulations - Inspection reports with before/after photos required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Services must meet NFPA 96 fire safety standards - Compliance with EPA regulations for FOG disposal - Documentation of cleaning with before/after photos - Targeted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and other Small Businesses - Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) - Period of Performance: - Five years total: one base year plus four one-year option periods - Place of Performance: - VA Central California Health Care System, 2615 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93703

Sources Sought Synopsis

The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to assist in our decision-making process for a service procurement. This is not a solicitation, nor a request for quotes or proposals. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.

The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors with economic status of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and other Small Businesses that can provide the general requirements below.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings, size standard is $9M. Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award (See Internet Site https://sam.gov/). Potential Offerors must also have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file with SAM.

General Requirements

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, has a requirement for Exhaust Hood and Grease Trap Cleaning Services.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) requires Exhaust Hood and Grease Trap Cleaning Services at the following location:

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Central California Health Care System 2615 E. Clinton Ave. Fresno, CA 93703

Please review the draft performance work statement for full description of requirements.

Period of Performance: The intended period of performance will be for 5 years, which may approximately begin around June 1, 2026.

Response Method: Please complete attached Sources Sought Notice