This Request for Information is for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses with capabilities to provide the service described below. This is not a formal solicitation and no contract award will result from this Request for Information. All responses may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Potential offerors are invited to provide feedback via e-mail no later than 17 March 2014 16:00 PM EST to Reginald L. Nettles at
[email protected]. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office -8 Bay Pines, is requesting information on the availability of potential sources and customary marketplace terms and conditions for Non-Emergency Wheelchair and Stretcher Transport. Background Information The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System and its sister facilities which include, Lee County Healthcare Center, Charlotte Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), Sarasota CBOC, Manatee County CBOC, Highlands County CBOC, Collier County CBOC, St. Petersburg CBOC and Palm Harbor CBOC located in counties included in, but not limited to, Pinellas, Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Highlands, Desoto and Hardee; has a need for Non-Emergency Wheelchair and Stretcher Transport. Potential contractors are asked to provide the following information: 1. Company's name and point of contact information (including phone number, e-mail address, and DUNS number) 2. Your level of interest in submitting an offer in response to a solicitation for this requirement 3. Business size (small or other than small) and applicable socioeconomic classifications if small (i.e. veteran owned, service-disabled veteran owned, woman owned, 8(a), etc.). 4. Brief Capabilities Statement of your company, including: a) Government contract number(s), if applicable b) Current government contract number(s), if applicable c) Information outlining the services you can provide d) Size of Driving Staff and any certifications, if applicable e) Size of Vehicle Fleet (smallest vehicle to largest) f) Vehicle accommodations (i.e. Luggage racks, racks for prosthesis) g) Number of vehicle you are capable of dispatching daily h) Which counties your company is licensed to transport i) Radius of service from the stated locations 5. Additional information regarding customary marketplace terms and conditions: a) Normal procedures for "wait" or "detention" time b) Normal hour of operation c) Sub-Contracting plans d) Patient information security when in transit Any other relevant information that may help improve service levels and taxpayer value Responses limited to word documents no more than 5 pages The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a Proposal or for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather short statement regarding the company's ability to provide the service above. Submission of capabilities statement will assist our office in tailoring the requirement to be consistent with industry standards. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and is neither to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for any information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of this information. All interested contractors should notify this office via email by the response date/time listed in this notice. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT IS SEEKING INFORMATION FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT MAY OR MAY NOT ISSUE SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. LOOK FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATON IN FEDBIZOPPS. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE RETURNED. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.