Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The purpose of this amendment is to post questions and answers for question 1 -3. Q1. Hours of operation are "Saturdays for approximately 3 hours with the possibility of additional weekday hours." Is ... The purpose of this amendment is to post questions and answers for question 1 -3. Q1. Hours of operation are "Saturdays for approximately 3 hours with the possibility of additional weekday hours." Is this day flexible? i.e. Sunday through Friday. A1. No, it is not flexible at this time. Q2. The job description says 3-5 hours on Saturdays for 5-year contract. Am I reading the criteria correctly? A2. No, Days of week: Saturdays for approximately 3 hours with the possibility of additional weekday hours. Q3. Are they looking for a mental health professional? The descriptor mentions leading group facilitation for mental health. A3.   No, we are not looking for a mental health professional. Need to share your experience with working with patients with mental health conditions.

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DISCLAIMER This Sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice is marked as prop... DISCLAIMER This Sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice is marked as proprietary and will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice. This notice is being issued in an attempt to determine the level of interest among all socioeconomic groups. Responses will assist VA planners in determining an appropriate acquisition and set-aside strategy which best fits VA requirements. The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); (3) Small or emerging small business firms (SB or other); or (4) large business (LB) firms to set aside a single award, five year Agreement for Whole Health, Arts and Meditation Group Facilitator. If applicable, SDVOSB and VOSB must be verified in SBA. The Wilkes-Barre VAMC is seeking a five-year, firm fixed Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to offer Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) options to the patient as part of his or her treatment plan. Attached is the Draft Statement of Work (SOW) in accordance with this requirement. The anticipated period of performance is to start April 17,2023, for a total of five years. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code being considered for this procurement is 621340. All interested firms who can meet the requirement as outlined in the Draft SOW, should respond in writing, and provide the following information: 1. General a. Explain your Socioeconomic status. 2. Describe your firm s capability to perform the tasks as outlined in the SOW and include: a. Company name and address b. List the days/hours of operation for your facility/program. c. If registered in System for Award Management (SAM), provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). d. List Point of Contact information (i.e. title, phone number and email address) e. Are you planning on subcontracting, if so what part(s) of the SOW? f. Describe any additional relevant information. g. Please provide any addition NAICS codes that you deem appropriate. 3. Existing Contracting Vehicles: Do you have a GSA FSS contract or other applicable contract vehicle if within scope of this effort (if applicable)? If so, indicate contract number, SIN, expiration date, etc. and include how your existing contract is within scope of this requirement. 4. Are you currently enrolled SAM: https://sam.gov/content/home Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications required in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. All responses, including capability statement, shall be submitted in writing via email no later than 1:00 PM (ET), Tuesday, March 7, 2023, to Ms. Arlene Albrite, Contract Specialist (CS). E-mail: arlene.albrite@va.gov Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted. Subject line: 36C24423Q0502 Arts and Meditation Group Facilitator Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to the CS. This RFQ has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. Please review in its entirety, the Draft Statement of Work (SOW) which is part of this announcement and attached herein.