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Notice ID:36C24423Q0853
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 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), H. John Heinz III VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 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, three year Agreement for a Certified Music Practitioner(CMP)/Vibroacoustic Harp Therapy Practitioner (VAHTP) professional to provide Harp Music Interventionist Services for Veterans. If applicable, SDVOSB and VOSB must be verified in SBA at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). The VAPHS is seeking a three-year, firm fixed Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to offer Harp Music Interventionist Services. Attached is the Draft Statement of Work (SOW) in accordance with this requirement. The anticipated period of performance is to start June 29, 2023, for a total of three 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 along with their capability statement: 1. General a. Explain your Type of Business: Type of Business: Veteran Owned; Small; Small Disadvantaged; or Large, etc. b. If you are considered a large business under NAICS 621340 ($12.5 million) are you familiar with subcontracting plans and goals? c. If you are a small business under NAICS code 621340 are you familiar with the limitations on subcontracting in FAR 52.219-14? 2. Describe your firm s capability to perform the tasks as outlined in the SOW and include: a. Company name and address. b. Please describe your experience with Vibroacoustic Harp Therapy (VAHT) and other harp interventions to include client population and agency. c. List the days/hours of operation for your facility/program. d. If registered in System for Award Management (SAM), provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). e. List Point of Contact information (i.e.: title, phone number and email address) f. Are you planning on subcontracting, if so what part(s) of the SOW? g. Describe any additional relevant information. (List any qualifications/certifications) h. 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 10:00 AM (ET), Thursday, May 25, 2023, to Arlene Albrite, Contract Specialist (CS). E-mail: arlene.albrite@va.gov Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted. Subject line: 36C24423Q0853 Harp Music Interventionist Services 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 Statement of Work (SOW) which is part of this announcement and attached herein.
