S--Gopher and Mole Control

Synopsis: This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis (market survey). This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). The purpose of this sources sought is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 561710. The Small Business Size Standard is $5 M. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Department of Veteran Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is seeking a qualified SDVOSB or VOSB company to furnish all labor, equipment, parts, materials, supplies, and transportation necessary to control the mole and the gopher population at the Golden Gate National Cemetery. The trapping method is preferred due to the direct result of mitigating the rodent population in a measurable manner. In previously contracts chemical treatments were used, but was not effective to provide measurable results. No chemical treatments are allowed for this procurement. To make an appropriate acquisition decision for this requirement, the Government will use responses to this sources sought synopsis. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement will depend on the response to this sources sought synopsis. Submission requirements for responses to this sources sought synopsis; Your intent to submit a quote for this project when it is formally advertised. Provide a copy of Central Contract Registration (CCR), which must reflect Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) commercial and Government Entity (CAGE), name of the firm with address, phone and point of contact. Where to send responses: Department of Veteran Affairs National Cemetery Administration Centralized Contracting Division (41D3A) 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford, VA 22556 ATTN: Erma Keown NO FAXES, OR EMAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED Response Deadline: July 27, 2011