Q--THERAPEUTIC APHERESIS SERVICES GLA

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and shall not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation shall not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Small Businesses interested and capable of performing the work. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUB-Zone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUB-Zone business and (g) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. Description: Therapeutic Apheresis services to be supplied at the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Systems, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073. Therapeutic Apheresis services are required for the separation and removal of a blood component, reinfusion of the unused portion, and the infusion of a suitable replacement fluid as specified by the orders of the patient's VA Physician. Apheresis services to be provided by a qualified Registered Nurse possessing a current license in the state of California. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 621492. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR located on the web at www.ccr.gov) and have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered and verified with the Vet-Biz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to [email protected]. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Alejandra Valderrama, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 12:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on Friday, November 30, 2011.