This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought publication only. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Please do not submit a proposal in response to this notice. This notice is to assist the VA in the determination of sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Sioux Falls VA Health Care System, is seeking potential Contractors capable of providing off site Wheel Chair Seating clinics. These services are solely dedicated to Veteran patients of the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. The contractor shall furnish services to the beneficiaries for whom such services are specifically authorized by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The Contractor shall provide all necessary professional labor consisting of a registered physical or occupational therapist, trained Rehab and Seating specialist certified as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and a trained technician as needed for wheelchair assembly and repair. The registered therapist will provide the physical and mobility assessment. The Sioux Falls VA is looking for responses from contractors regarding their capability to provide the above mentioned services. Services to be provided include: 1. Contractor shall perform professional assessment and evaluation of Veteran patients referred to the Specialized Wheelchair and Seating Clinic for the SFVAHCS. 2. Specialists shall provide the prescription for manual and power wheelchairs and seating systems. Contractor shall abide by VA contracted equipment sources unless otherwise requested by VA personnel. 3. Contractor shall be required to assemble seating system completely, provide necessary chair adjustments, minor repairs, and modifications or as directed by the Government Representative prior to equipment issuance. 4. Contractor must provide registered therapist (PT/OT) and certified wheelchair seating specialist. Additional Information: The VA seeks to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NAICS Code 621340, Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists and Audiologists; size standard of $7.5 Million. Responses to this Sources Sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions and developing a potential procurement strategy. After review of 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 directly to any corresponding solicitation by submitting a proposal. Responses: If you are interested and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested contact information. The intended contract period would be for one base year and four, one-year option periods. Responses to this notice should include a company name, address, point of contact (Name, Phone Number and e-Mail Address), DUNS number, business size, Socioeconomic Status (Veteran Owned, SDVOSB, HUBZONE, 8(a), etc.) and a capability statement. Direct all responses via email to Scott E. Hendrix, Contracting Officer, at
[email protected] by November 16, 2015, 1:00PM CST. Please limit your response to this synopsis to five pages. 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.