Inactive Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs)

Page 2 of 2 *AMENDED* THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR QUOTES OR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT*.... Page 2 of 2 *AMENDED* THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR QUOTES OR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT*. The purpose of this amendment is as follows: a. Rescind language in original Sources Sought Notice on Page Two, Paragraph Three, seeking availability and capability of qualified Small Business (SB), and Large Business (LB) classifications relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339115, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing from participation in Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN-8) Industry Day. b. The Government is only interested in obtaining information and participation in an Industry Day from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) relative to NAICS code 339115. c. See Updated Notice Below. Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN-8) is conducting market research to find capable responsible vendors that can provide Prescription Eyeglasses (both dress and safety) and onsite (at VA Medical Centers and associated Clinics) optician services to eligible Veteran Beneficiaries. This Sources Sought is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339115, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing. VISN-8 is hosting an Industry Day to discuss this upcoming requirement for Prescription Eyeglasses. The primary objective is to have an open dialog to gain a mutual understanding of what industry can provide and what the Agency can expect from businesses as well as best commercial practices. All interested parties shall respond in writing to Michael Pierson, Contracting Officer, at michael.pierson@va.gov. In response, please include the following: Company Name Attendee Name(s) with Phone Number(s) Company s Primary Address Any Information Describing Your Firm s Interest/Capabilities Statement Any Relevant Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) or Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) Number(s) DUNS Number Company Socio-Economic Size in relation to the applicable NAICS code SAVE THE DATE INDUSTRY DAY When: Thursday, January 9, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST. Location: Network Contracting Office 8 8875 Hidden River Parkway, Suite 525 Tampa, Florida 33637 *VISN-8 is not seeking quotes/proposals and will not accept unsolicited quotes/proposals. Vendors are advised that the United States (U.S.) Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this sources sought (SS). All costs associated with responding to this SS will be solely at the responding party s expense. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The Government may use the responses to this SS for information and planning purposes. Not responding to this SS does not preclude participation in any future solicitations. Responses to this notice are not quotes/proposals and shall not be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor Contracting Opportunities (formerly known as FedBizOpps) https://beta.sam.gov/ for additional information pertaining to this SS.