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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought Notice only and is issued to conduct market research and gain knowledge of current market capabilities. Responses to this notice are not offers and... THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought Notice only and is issued to conduct market research and gain knowledge of current market capabilities. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a guarantee to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. 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. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued. This announcement is based on the best information available at this time and is subject to future amendment. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources to perform a firm fixed price contract, to include a base year and four possible option years, for Courier Transportation Services in Altoona, PA, as follows: GENERAL: General Scope: The successful offeror shall provide all vehicles, gasoline, insurance, personnel, directional materials necessary to accomplish daily (Mon Fri excluding Federal Holidays) round trip courier services between the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (VAMC) and five Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Pennsylvania. Place of Performance All daily round trips will start and end at the James E. Van Zandt VAMC. James E. Van Zandt VAMC- 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, PA 16602 State College CBOC 2581 Clyde Avenue State College, PA 16801 DuBois CBOC 100 Meadows Lane, Suite 8, DuBois, PA 15801 Johnstown CBOC 598 Galleria Drive Johnstown, PA 15904Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Huntingdon CBOC 13903 William Penn Hwy Mapleton Depot, PA 17052 Indiana CBOC 1570 Oakland Ave. Indiana, PA 15701 Period of Performance- The contract shall include a one-year base period of performance, and four possible one-year option periods, to be exercised at the discretion of the government. QUALIFICATIONS (not comprehensive): Staff/Facility The Contractor shall be an established business with at least 1-year experience in providing courier services to either the Federal Government or Civilian Agency. The Contractor shall meet all requirements of Federal, State and City code regarding operation of this type of business in transporting items listed in this statement of work (SOW). The Contractor s Personnel should be trained in appropriate safety packaging procedures suitable to items, quantities, distance being transported. Contractor s personnel shall be licensed in accordance with the federal, state, and local transportation authorities, to include any special licensure/permission required for the transporting of the aforementioned items. Contractor shall provide copies of all personnel driver s licenses upon proposal. Vehicles used in the performance of this contract shall be registered and meet all minimum vehicle requirements as mandated by the Department of Transportation, to include Insurance. Contractor shall provide copies of insurance and registration for each vehicle utilized upon proposal. 3. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (not comprehensive): 3.1 The courier service shall provide round trip delivery services between the James E Van Zandt VAMC and (5) CBOCs. Items shall be picked up at the James E. Van Zandt VAMC. All items picked up shall arrive at the (5) CBOCs no later than 8:00am to ensure available day of for patient care. Courier service shall pick up items from each of the (5) CBOCs that are to be returned to the James E. Van Zandt VAMC. 3.2 Items to be transported to and from the James E. Van Zandt VAMC and CBOCs include, but are not limited to: Office supplies and equipment Medical supplies, equipment, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) (including prosthetics, wheelchairs, etc.) Brochures, workbooks, education materials, etc. Interoffice mail Peripheral computer equipment Supplement samples Snacks for diabetics (non-perishable) Signage Oxygen Cylinders Vaccines and pharmaceutical items 3.3 All items will be stored in Room [TBD] the evening prior so available for pick up the next morning. Items will be placed on a cart designated for each of the (5) CBOCs. All mail will be properly addressed and secured. All pharmaceuticals and vaccines will be properly stored/packaged in either a locked red plastic box or in a Styrofoam cooler with ice packs. 3.4 Upon return from CBOCs, all items, except for Pharmacy items, shall be delivered to Room [TBD] and placed in designated bin or area for VA staff to pick up. All red bins, coolers, and items addressed to Pharmacy shall be delivered to the Consultation Window of the Pharmacy on the 1st Floor of the Medical Center. 3.5 The Pharmaceuticals and vaccines in the red bins, as well as the coolers shall not be left in a vehicle (other than during transport) and shall not exceed 72 degrees or go below 45 degrees. 3.6 Drivers shall not make non-emergent stops, for any reason, during the transport of items under this contract. 3.7 The Contractor shall contact the COR by 6:30am the day of when weather indicates adjustment or cancellation of scheduled pick up/deliveries. 3.8 Under no circumstances shall any person other than the courier driver or another employee of the contracting agency ride in a vehicle. Items being transported will be handled by a trained courier driver. 3.9 While on VA grounds, the contracted courier driver shall secure vehicles when left unattended. If a vehicle must be left unattended with the motor running, a second set of keys will be necessary, so that vehicle can be securely locked. Capabilities Statement and Documentation: Companies are invited to provide their capabilities, experience and knowledge in the provision of Courier Transportation Services. Sources are asked to provide information to demonstrate their answers to the following items of information: 1. General information about your company to include: Company Name: Company Address: GSA Contract Number and Expiration Date (if applicable): Company DUNS: Company NAICS Code(s): Point of Contact Name: Point of Contact Phone Number: Point of Contact Email Address: Company Website (if available): 2. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,500 employees. 3. Based on market response, the following clauses may be included in a resulting solicitation, should one be issued: VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside VAAR 852.219-11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Accordingly, prospective contractors will be required at time of solicitation response to certify to the applicable limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, with reference to the appropriate set-aside. Please include in the response to this sources sought your ability or inability to certify to the clause applicable to your organization. 4. Provide a summary of your firm s ability to provide the services described in this announcement. In addition to a Capability Statement, submissions can include specifications, brochures, and manuals as attachments. Submit responses via email to thomas.cossentino@va.gov no later than 11:00 AM EDT, 10/21/2019, with Sources Sought number ALTOONA 36C24420Q0025 in the subject line. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Prospective Contractors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.11 they shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in SAM prior to award of a contract. SAM is located at https://sam.gov/SAM/ and consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. There is NO cost to use SAM. No solicitation document is available at this time; this notice is to acquire information only.