THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This notice is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e) in order to conduct market research. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a guarantee to issue an RFQ in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. The Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if issued. This announcement is based on the best information available at this time and is subject to future amendment. No questions will be answered in response to this notice. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 485991 Special Needs Transportation. Small Business Size Standard $16.5 Million. OVERVIEW: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, and James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY and its three (3) Community-Based Clinics (CBOCs) located in Yonkers, Queens and White Plains respectively anticipate a requirement for 24-hour Wheelchair Van/Ambulette service. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain interest from contractors who would be capable of providing services at James J. Peters VA Medical Center and the below Facilities: James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx, New York 10468 Yonkers Community Based Clinic 124 Main Street Yonkers, New York 10701 Queens Community Based Clinic 47-01 Queens Boulevard 3rd Floor Suite 301 Sunnyside, New York 11104 White Plains Community Based Clinic 23 South Broadway White Plains, New York 10601 ***SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)*** SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit your response in accordance with the following instructions: Responses shall be no more than 3 pages in length. Detail your firm s capability of delivering the described services, ensuring you include responses to the Specific Response Items listed in the section below. Submit your response via email to Safa Shleiwet at
[email protected] by COB on May 24, 2021, including the sources sought notice number in the subject line of the email. Mark your responses as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. No marketing materials are allowed as part of this sources sought notice. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included in your submission that exceed the 3 page limitation. SPECIFIC RESPONSE ITEMS: Responses to this notice must include the following information: General information about your company to include: Company Name: Company Address: Company DUNS: Company NAICS Code(s): Point of Contact Name: Point of Contact Phone Number: Point of Contact Email Address: Company Website (if available): Business Size/Type: (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), 8(a), HUB Zone Small Business, Women Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Small Business Concern, or Large Business) FOR SDVOSB/VOSB ONLY: Please note that if responding as an SDVOSB or VOSB, your company must be registered and verified in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. Please include a copy of your VetBiz certification with your response. A description of what services your company primarily provides. A description of your company s experience with providing the services. Does your company currently have capabilities to provide the required services? If not, is your company interested in expanding its offerings within the next 6 12 months? Does your company have experience providing the services for the Department of Veterans Affairs? How long has your company existed? Will your company be a joint venture with another company? Prospective contractors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.11 they shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in SAM prior to award of a contract. SAM is located at http://www.sam.gov. There is NO cost to use SAM. No solicitation document is available at this time; this notice is to acquire information only.