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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quotes and does not obligate the Government toward a contract. The purpose of this s... This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quotes and does not obligate the Government toward a contract. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification to include LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING: (Service Disabled owned, Veteran owned small business, Hub Zone, 8(a), small disadvantaged, women owned, small) relative to 325412 (size standard 1250 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the FBO Opportunities website. Responses to this Sources Sought synopsis are NOT considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in order to be considered. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Bay Pines VA Health Care System (BPVAHCS) is seeking sources to provide Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) IV mixture feeding for those patients who require complete bowel rest or fail to obtain nourishment from a dysfunctional gastrointestinal tract. The full daily caloric requirement can be met with parenteral delivery of macronutrients (carbohydrates, amino acids, and fats), as well as the replacement of micronutrients (electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, and other additives), tailored to the individual patient. The majority of calories are supplied with carbohydrates, followed by lipids, then amino acids. TPN can be a lifesaving treatment for patients who are not able to absorb nutrition from their gut, but it can also lead to many severe complications if not formulated and prepared appropriately. The contractor is required to: Operate 365 days a year to compound approximately 730 individualized TPNs per year. Be registered and in good standing and as a Human Drug Compounding Outsourcing Facilities under section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The intended contract period will be a 5-year contract which will begin on or about May 1, 2021. If you are interested, and can provide the required services, please provide the requested information and indicated below. Responses to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: 1. Is your Business small? 2. If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? 3. Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business? 4. Is your firm a Veteran Owned Small Business? 5. Is your firm a Women Owned Small Business? 6. Are you located in Orange County? 7. Is your business a non-profit organization? Please list in your response a summary of your company s capabilities and ability to provide TPN IV mixture for BPVAHCS. Please provide the information via electronic transmission to Annette.whitfield@va.gov@va.gov No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. Any further information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response as a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately form the response to this announcement. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Responses MUST be received in writing no later than 4:00PM EST March 12, 2021.