Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is Sources Sought announcement only this is not a Request for Quote. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified vendors with special interest. ... This is Sources Sought announcement only this is not a Request for Quote. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified vendors with special interest. No solicitation is being issued at this time. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All responses must be received by Tuesday, August 15th by 4:00PM (EST) to the point of contact listed below. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, (VISN2) anticipates a purchase order for the following: Adaptive Golf Cart Brand name or equal-Solo rider golf cart. This device must accommodate a lower extremity paralysis or injury to participate and play golf. The appropriate NAICS Code is 339113 Surgical Medical Appliances. Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. A formal RFQ may be issued upon receipt of information pertaining to this Sources Sought Notice. If you are capable of providing the required item, please send your responses via email NLT Friday August 15th by 4:00PM (EST)), to Lorraine Hussain, Contract Specialist, at Lorraine.hussain@va.gov. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name, (b) address, (c) socio-economic status, (d) point of contact, (e) phone, fax, and email, (f) DUNS number, (g) Cage Code, (h) Tax ID Number, and must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described below. 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. 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 located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small 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. Requests for information and resultant responses shall be submitted directly to the contract specialist, Lorraine Hussain at Lorraine.hussain@va.gov. NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.