2 This is a Request for Information and Sources Sought Synopsis; THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. This Request for Information and Sources Sought is published for market research purposes. The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) Southern Tier in North Chicago, IL is conducting market research, and the purpose of this RFI is three-fold. First, we are contemplating a new approach to contracting for Special Needs Patient Transportation services for Edward Hines VA Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center as well as associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and are seeking feedback from the market at large on this new approach with emphasis on our billing strategy and the willingness of contractors to enter into a firm fixed price all-inclusive contract. Secondly, we are seeking to identify whether there are sufficient small businesses capable of performing these services to determine if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate or feasible. Lastly, we are seeking market feedback on our Sample Performance Based Work Statement. If interested in fulfilling this requirement, please also indicate willingness to enter into a firm fixed-price contract with set monthly rates for all transportation requirements during the month, or indicate what the standard commercial billing practice would be for contracts providing this type of service. Also, is there any additional information needed that could increase your comfort with entering into a firm fixed-price contract with set monthly rates? Request that interested offerors complete and return a Capabilities Statement as described below. Capabilities Statements will be used to identify firms who possess both capability and experience to provide patient transportation for the above mentioned facilities. In addition to the information requested in the paragraph below, entitle Capabilities Statement , responding parties must also indicate their size in relation to the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The applicable NAICS Code is 485991 with a size standard of $15,000,000 in annual revenue. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement. CAPABILITIES STATEMENT Interested parties shall submit a Capabilities Statement, BRIEF and CONCISE, yet clearly demonstrates ability to meet the stated requirements for either Jesse Brown VAMC or Hines VA Hospital or BOTH. The Capabilities Statement should clearly present evidence that the interested party feels is relevant. All interested firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice are requested to provide a capability statement (limit 5 pages / 5MB) which needs to include: - Company Name - Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and Email - Business Status (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-owned, SDVOSB, Large, etc.) - Dunn & Bradstreet Number - Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code - Indication of Current Systems for Awards Management (SAM) Registration (i.e., SAM and Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) registration, etc.) - Capabilities statement (i.e., similar government and commercial contracts for special needs patient transport, number of vehicles and drivers currently operating in the Chicago area, lead time required to establish capability in Chicago area, pertinent information, organizational structure, etc.) The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of approximately 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought synopsis. Interested Firm's may email (preferred) or fax responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 10:00 a.m. EST on May 30, 2017. All interested firms must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Email your response to
[email protected]. Additionally, VA seeks market feedback on the Sample Performance Based Work Statement included below. Vendors are encouraged to read the same and provide comments, concerns and suggestions on ways this Sample Performance Based Work Statement can be enhanced.