This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The Network Contract Office (NCO) 18 is seeking a potential qualified contractor to provide Annual Preventative maintenance to support VA owned/installed Bio Fire Laboratory analytical equipment located within Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 18 area of responsibility. Any prospective contractors must be authorized/certified to provide the required service from the manufacturer and must show proof with any provided documents at the time of responding to this Sources Sought announcement. A sample of the equipment is listed and the locations of possible coverage are listed below. Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned (VOSB) Small Business set asides. However, if response by SDVOSB and VOSB firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219 ($19.0). Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail, mail or ground carrier to: Southern AZ VA HealthCare System, 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85743 or by e-mail to
[email protected]. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Carlos Acosta, Contracting Officer (9-90C) and should be received no later than 3:30 pm Pacific Time on July 7, 2014. After review of the responses to this announcement, the Government intends to proceed with the acquisition and a subsequent solicitation will be published. Sample of Equipment needing coverage: Mfg: Bio Fire Model: FLM1-PRT-0018 (2) SN: NA VISN 18 Facilities: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) Facility (Tucson) Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) Facility Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) Facility (Prescott) Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) Facility El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS) Facility Albuquerque VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) Facility West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) Facility (Big Spring)