Page 2 of 2 This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. Under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred shall be expended for the prime contractor employees of the concern or other businesses within the same socioeconomic category for service-type procurements. The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) in Milwaukee, WI is conducting market research with the intent of determining the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of potential businesses for weekly maintenance of 15 aquariums at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes. This market research will be used to determine if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate. Proposed project anticipates competitive, firm fixed price contract. Please review this announcement, including all attachments, in their entirety. Request that interested offerors complete and return a Capabilities Statement as described below. Capabilities Statement will be used to identify firms who possess both the capability and experience to provide weekly maintenance of 15 aquariums at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, labor, vehicles, materials, supervision, transportation and services necessary to effectively, economically, and satisfactorily perform all operations for the weekly maintenance of 15 aquariums in accordance with the DRAFT Statement of Work included in this posting. In addition to the information requested in the paragraph below, entitled "Capabilities Statement", responding parties must also indicate their size in relation to the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The NAICS Code is 712130 with a Size Standard of $27,500,000.00 in revenue. CAPABILITIES STATEMENT Interested parties shall submit a Capabilities Statement, BRIEF and CONCISE, that clearly demonstrates ability to meet the stated requirements. The Capabilities Statement should present evidence that the interested party feels is relevant. All interested firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice are required to provide a capability statement which needs to include: - Company Name - Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and Email - Business Status (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-owned, SDVOSB, Large, etc.) - Dunn & Bradstreet Number - Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code - Indication of Current Systems for Awards Management (SAM) Registration (i.e., SAM and Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) registration, etc.) - Capabilities statement (i.e., similar government and commercial contracts for Collection, Transportation, and Disposal of Hazardous Waste, pertinent information, organizational structure, etc.) The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of approximately 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought synopsis. Interested Firm's shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 11:00 a.m. EST on Dec 20, 2018. All interested firms must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Email your response to
[email protected] . POINT OF CONTACT: Donald St. Onge,
[email protected], fax (224) 610-3269. Submit Capabilities Statements (e-mail preferred) by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 20, 2018. Contracting Office Address: CAPT James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) Attn.: (GLAC) Donald St. Onge 3001 N. Green Bay Road Bldg. 1, Room: 326 North Chicago, IL. 60064-3048 Places of Performance: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center 820 S. Damen Ave Chicago, IL. 60612-3728 Primary Point of Contact: Donald St. Onge Contracting Officer
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