Q--Weekend MRI Technologist Services for VA San Diego

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, small veteran owned business or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NACIS 561320 (size standard of $12.5 Million). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the Fedbizopps website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 22 Logistics Office, is seeking sources for a potential contract to provide an MRI Technologist that will be available every Saturday and Sunday (8) hours each day for at least one year. The MRI Technologist will be contracted for service to the VA San Diego Healthcare System. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested information as indicated below. The intended contract period will be for a base year which will begin on or about July 15, 2008. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business small (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? (3) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? (4) Is your firm a certified "Hubzone" firm? (5) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business? (6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, (7) Is your firm a Veteran Owned Small Business? Small businesses considering participation in this potential solicitation process under any Small Business Set-aside procedure must do so in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Small Business Act. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed, mailed or faxed to the attention of Adriana Alvarez, Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 22 Logistics Office (NBC/SP), 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201. Fax number is (562) 961-1365. E-mail address: [email protected]. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 4:00 p.m Monday June 16, 2008. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.