Q--Retina

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. Market Research is being conducted to determine small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman Owned Small Business or HUBZone's interest. The intent of this notice is to identify potential offerors for market research purposes and to determine whether to set-aside the requirement for small businesses. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Salem, VA is trying to determine whether to set-aside a contract to provide retina services to veterans at the VAMC. The solicitation will be issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and (FAR) Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The estimated amount for this service is between $150,000.00 and $1,000,000.00 The expected performance period is April 01, 2014 through March 31, 2015; with four option years (if exercised). The NACIS code is 561320The size standard is $25.5 Million. The scope of the acquisition includes but is not limited to: o Providing coverage for the Retinal Clinic located at the Salem VAMC o Providing services to clinic patients with hospital Residents in attendance o Performing surgical procedures (laser and intraocular injections) o Provide an ophthalmic photographer o Instructing Residents on ophthalmic procedures; and o Providing surgical attendings coverage for ophthalmic plastic surgery in the Salem VAMC Operating Room, and evaluating patients in the clinic. If you are a qualified small business that is interested in performing these services, please notify our office of your intent. In response, please include the following: (a) a positive statement of your intent to submit a bid as a prime contractor; (b) evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, point of contacts and telephone numbers; (c) past performance references with points of contact and phone numbers. At least two (2) references are requested, but more are desirable. Responses to this notice should also identify whether or not the firm falls into any of the socioeconomic categories. Your response is required by 4:30 p.m. on January 30, 2014. All capable Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail in writing to: Angel C. Rhone (90C) VAMC Hampton 100 Emancipation Drive Bldg 27 Hampton VA 23667. Email address: [email protected]. Fax number 757-728-3132.