The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, VISN 6 Network Contracting Office (NCO), on behalf of Hampton, VA Medical Center, is conducting market research to determine small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman Owned Small Business or HUBZone's interest. This requirement consist of the removal of remains which is an essential service for the hospital and must be continuous with one (1) base year and four (4) option years from FY 14-FY 15. There can be no break in service. Criteria for contract is proximity to the hospital (Hampton, VA) and past performance record of reliability and promptness (no more than 2 hours) This includes for non-personnel Service to transport the remains of deceased Veterans from various locations including the grounds at the VAMC Hampton. Services will be made available (24) twenty four hours per day, (7) seven days a week. Contractor will transfer the body/remains required within (2) two hours of notification from the designated location to the Morgue Bldg. 110, Hampton Veterans Affairs medical Center. Upon arrival at the pick- up point, the driver will contact: 1) Decedent Affairs Bldg. 110 Room B10 5, x3600 during the weekday hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. 2. Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) Bldg. 110B CG54 ER check-in X3522, after 4:00 PM until 8:00 AM, weekends and Federal Holidays for arranging escort entry in to the morgue. When the contractor picks up the remains, it shall be properly tagged. The body/remains shall be transported in a discreet manner in order to maintain the dignity of the deceased and in consideration of other parties. Invoices must be sent directly to the designated payment office indicated on the purchase order. Invoices received at the incorrect pay office will be promptly returned to the vendor for payment at no penalty to the government. Contractor must be licensed by the State of Virginia for transporting bodies/remains The government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract and until the contractor receives notice of such. Availability to be confirmed by the contracting officer. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 561730 Size Standard: SMALL, and the Classification code is 8121. 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. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. This requirement is intended sole source to Suburban Removal & Transport. Interested parties should submit with their response the following information: 1. Company name and DUN # 2. POC information 3. Business size and socio-economic classification (for example SDVOSB, Woman-owned) 4. Is this item available on FSS Schedule? If so, provide contract #. Please email this information to
[email protected] no later than December 30, 2014. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.