Q--Rheumatology Services - Topeka

This is not a Pre-solicitation or Solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought notice only. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain market knowledge of potential businesses to include large business sources, small business sources and their size classifications; HUBZone, 8(a), Small Disadvantage Business, Woman Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business relative to NAICS Code 621111, with a small business size standard not to exceed $11.0 million in gross annual receipts. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate determinations about potential sources only. No solicitation is currently available at this time. After review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, a synopsis and/or solicitation announcement may be published at a later time. Description of Services: Onsite board certified rheumatologist services are needed for the Topeka VAMC located in Topeka, Kansas. Rheumatologist shall be available for one (1) day clinic per week between regular business hours (8:00 am through 4:30pm) Monday through Friday (or any variation of normal hours which the contractor utilizes to accomplish routine patient care). Rheumatologist must be present at the VA and must actually perform the required services as specified in order for payment of service authorized. Contract award period of performance will be for one (1) base year plus four (4) one-year option periods. Responses to this notice shall include company name, address, point of contact, contact information to include phone and e-mail address, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) and must respond to the following questions: Q1) Describe your firm's capability in meeting the needs described above. A1) Q2) If you are a small business, will at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel be expended for employees of the concern? A2) Q3) Is your business a small business? A3) Q4) What is your NAICS Code? A4) Q5) Does your firm qualify as a small disadvantaged business? A5) Q6) If disadvantaged specify if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? A6) Q7) Are you a certified HUBZone firm? A7) Q8) Are you a woman-owned or operated business? A8) Q9) Are you a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned business? A9) Q10) Is your business a large business? A10) This is not request for proposal and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Please provide responses in writing no later than October 15, 2015 by 4:00 p.m. to: [email protected]; phone 913-946-1115. Telephone responses will be accepted. Responses to this sources sought announcement will not be considered as a response to any solicitation, a request to be added to a prospective offerors list, or to receive a copy of any solicitation. No solicitation is currently available at this time.