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1. INTRODUCTION: This Sources Sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Aff... 1. INTRODUCTION: This Sources Sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested potential sources. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this Sources Sought announcement. NCO 1 Contracting is seeking interested sources for a future solicitation and procurement. At this time, no solicitation exists. 2. BACKGROUND: VISN 1 Healthcare System (New England) has a requirement to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Services to its beneficiaries., including medical services and personnel, for patients of the Northampton, MA VA Medical Center (NHM VAMC). The NHM VAMC includes the one (1) major medical center and five (5) community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) listed below. Northampton VA Medical Center; 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053 Fitchburg CBOC; 881 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Greenfield CBOC; 143 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 Pittsfield CBOC; 73 Eagle Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Springfield CBOC; 25 Bond Street, Springfield, MA 01104 Worcester CBOC; 605 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605 3. OBJECTIVES: VISN 1 Healthcare System is looking for small business concerns, especially Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) contractors that can perform ALS and BLS Ambulance Services, non-profit and large business concerns are also welcomed to respond to this notice. The current primary NAICS code of this requirement is 621910 (Ambulance Services), which has a size standard of 16.5 Million. 4. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response as detailed below. Companies should provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill the requirements above. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: 1. Company name and address ensure your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. 2. Company point of contact name, telephone number, and email address. 3. Evidence that you are a small business (if applicable): Small Business ensure you are listed as small business in SAM, reps and certifications. Provide the NAICS codes you are listed as a small business under. CVE certified SDVOSB or VOSB (or in the process of certification) ensure you are certified in the CVE veteran database at www.vetbiz.va.gov/. Provide evidence of certification. 4. If your company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the GSA Contract Number and SINs. 5. Capabilities/Qualifications: A written response providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills/required licenses your company possesses to perform services in the geographic areas described above. Evidence of existing capability to perform the required transportation services. 6. Past Experience: Brief summary of the company history relative to similar requirements. Provide the information on projects of similar size and scope for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor. Provide contract number the work was performed under, period of performance and one professional reference with contact information. It is requested that the above information be provided no later than November 19th, 2020 at 12:00PM EDT. Responses should be emailed to Emily Hatcher, Contract Specialist at Emily.hatcher@va.gov . 1. INTRODUCTION: This Sources Sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested potential sources. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this Sources Sought announcement. NCO 1 Contracting is seeking interested sources for a future solicitation and procurement. At this time, no solicitation exists. 2. BACKGROUND: VISN 1 Healthcare System (New England) has a requirement to provide non-emergent Wheelchair Van Services to its beneficiaries, patients of the Northampton, MA VA Medical Center (NHM VAMC). The NHM VAMC includes the one (1) major medical center and five (5) community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) listed below. Each vehicle must have the capability of carrying two (2) wheelchair patients and one to two ambulatory patients. Contractor will not be required to transport more than four (4) patients in one vehicle at one time (other COVID-19 related restrictions may apply at time of contract award.) Northampton VA Medical Center; 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053 Fitchburg CBOC; 881 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Greenfield CBOC; 143 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 Pittsfield CBOC; 73 Eagle Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Springfield CBOC; 25 Bond Street, Springfield, MA 01104 Worcester CBOC; 605 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605 3. OBJECTIVES: VISN 1 Healthcare System is looking for small business concerns, especially Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) contractors that can provide non-emergent wheelchair Van Services, non-profit and large business concerns are also welcomed to respond to this notice. The current primary NAICS code of this requirement is 485911 (Special Needs Transportation), which has a size standard of 15.0 Million. 4. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response as detailed below. Companies should provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill the requirements above.