This is not a solicitation announcement and should not be construed as such. 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 Business, Small Disadvantage, Small Veteran Owned Business or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) relative to NAICS 621512 (Size Standard of $ 13.5 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 at www.fbo.gov 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 Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System, Danville, IL is performing pre-solicitation market research to determine potential business sources and set-aside possibilities for Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imagine (MRI) services, including ARRT technologist, for five days per week. Contractor shall provide a technologist and mobile MRI equipment that shall operate at a minimum of 1.5 Tesla magnet strength and have the capability to perform all body, abdominal, neuro and vascular imaging. 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 a base year, with three (3) years, which is to begin on or about October 1, 2009 Potential sources must demonstrate experience and knowledge of required services and capability to provide such services. Potential sources should identify business name, point of contact, business size, and any applicable business socio-economic category, i.e. Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVO), HUBZone, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman Owned (WO), and Veteran Owned (VO) and provide information for recent and relevant projects similar in nature. The NAICS code for this procurement is 621512 and the small business size standard is $13.5 million average annual receipts for preceding three years. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed or mailed to attention of Cari Snyder, VA Illiana Health Care System, 1900 East Main Street, Room 101C, Danville, IL 61832. Email address is:
[email protected]. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. May 8, 2009. 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. VAIHCS IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS OF ANY KIND. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government. Any further information will be posted on www.fbo.gov.