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Notice ID:36C24822Q0509
SOURCES SOUGHT CONSOLIDATED WAREHOUSE SERVICES AT THE PORT OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracti...
SOURCES SOUGHT CONSOLIDATED WAREHOUSE SERVICES AT THE PORT OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 San Juan, Puerto Rico is issuing this sources-sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Consolidated Warehouse Services at the Port of Jacksonville, Florida in support of VA Caribbean Healthcare System . The intent of this notice is to identify interested sources and their respective socio-economic group. Responses to this sources-sought notice/market research may be used to issue the requirement as set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. However, the primary purpose of this notice is to identify potential Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and/or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) companies that can fulfill this requirement. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Port of Jacksonville, Florida DISCLAIMER This sources-sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not quotes and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized through the Contract Opportunities webpage at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Contract Opportunities website for additional information pertaining to this requirement. ELIGIBILITY The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 493110, General Warehousing and Storage with a Small Business Size Standard of $30,000,000. The Product Service Code is R706. Responses to this notice shall include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar performances which you have provided services to, DUNS number, address, point of contact. Contractors should provide their size status for the above references NAICS code. (i.e. small, large) and whether they are certified SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), and/or women-owned concern. Standard company brochures will not be considered enough response to this Source Sought. CONTRACTOR S QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Consolidated Warehouse Services at the Port of Jacksonville, Florida in support of VA Caribbean Healthcare System . Below are the minimum contractor s requirements for this acquisition. Interested vendors shall provide a statement certifying that they comply with the below requirements and that they possess necessary capabilities and certifications/licenses. The warehouse facility shall be located within the Port of Jacksonville, Florida. The warehouse shall be climate-controlled and have capabilities to receive, store and ship approximately 50,000 SKUs of line items annually. The production materials are received on pallets, cartons, skids and as rolls. The warehouse may receive an average of 50 shipments per day from approximately 100 to 150 SKUs daily. Contractor shall be able and capable to receive and process an average of 130 pallets on weekly basis. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner? Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company. If you have a contract with GSA, please provide the schedule and contract number. What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? What was the awarded amount? What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks? The estimated period of performance consists of 1 base year plus 4 (one-year) option periods. The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed Price. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement, information requested and answers to all questions indicated above. The deadline for response to this request is no later than February 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM, Puerto Rico local time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to baryan.sierrapierluissi@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought. Attached to this notice is a Draft Performance Work Statement. Interested vendors are encouraged to read the entire document in order to have a better understanding of the proposed acquisition and minimum requirements.
