Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15 Contracting Office intends to release a commercial solicitation, for Court Reporting/Transcription Services for The Department of Veterans Affairs, John Coch... The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15 Contracting Office intends to release a commercial solicitation, for Court Reporting/Transcription Services for The Department of Veterans Affairs, John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Divisions, including the surrounding CBOC s. The VAMC and Clinics are located at: Medical Center Campuses: John Cochran Division 915 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63106 Jefferson Barracks Division 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr. St. Louis, MO 63125 Office and Clinic Locations: Team I, Manchester Avenue Annex 4974 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 Team 2, Washington Avenue Annex 2727 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 Washington, MO CBOC 1627 A Roy Dr. Washington, MO 63090 Saint Charles County CBOC 844 Waterbury Falls Dr. O Fallon, MO 63368 North Saint Louis County CBOC 6854 Parker Rd. Florissant, MO 63033 St. Clair County Clinic 1190 Fortune Blvd. Shiloh, IL 62269 Scott AFB 375th Medical Command 310 W. Losey St. Scott AFB, IL 62225 Hope Recovery Center 515 N Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 Women s Clinic 3615 Olive St. St. Louis, MO 63106 Dermatology Clinic 3615 Olive St. St. Louis, MO 63106 Research (Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Building) 501 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63106 Whole Health/QM 3641 Olive St. St. Louis, MO 63106 This contract shall include a base year and four one-year options. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 561492 (Court reporting services), with a size standard of $15.0 million. The details including full specifications will be included in the solicitation, which will be released on or about May 22, 2019.The close date will be on or about May 28, 2019. Any contractor who wishes to receive a copy of this RFQ may submit a request in writing (e-mail). The solicitation number is 36C25519Q0435. Attention: Laura Ferguson, Contract Specialist. The email address is: laura.ferguson@va.gov

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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought (SS) notice issued in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to conduct market research. This SS is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it... THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought (SS) notice issued in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to conduct market research. This SS is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This sources sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not, at this time, seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SS; all costs associated with responding to this SS will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this SS does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this SS is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This announcement is based upon the best information available and is subject to future modification. OVERVIEW: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has a requirement for Court Reporting Service of Transcribing Administrative Investigative Boards, Equal Employment Opportunity, Merit System Protection Boards, Arbitration services as required by the Office of resolution Management, Regional Counsel, the Administrative Judge, and/or Chairperson Board of Investigation, at the St. Louis MO VAMC. It is anticipated that this will be a base year with four option years. The successful proposer must be able to: Must be able to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, certifications, and all other technologies and technical services to provide court reporting services at the St. Louis VA. Specifications: -The ability to accommodate the VA court reporting requirements when needed and provide documentation within a reasonable time frame. -Shall perform to the standards in accordance with court reporting ethics, certifications and standards. -All reporting shall be by Computer Aided Transcription machine (CAT). -Shall utilize a backup system. 2) Places of Performance: -John Cochran Division -Jefferson Barracks Division -Team I, Manchester Avenue Annex -Team 2, Washington Avenue Annex -Washington, MO CBOC -Saint Charles County CBOC -North Saint Louis county CBOC -St. Clair County CBOC -Scott AFB 375th Medical Command -Hope Recovery Center -Women s Clinic -Dermatology Clinic -Research (Big Brothers/Big Sisters Building) -Whole Health/QM VETERANS FIRST CONTRACTING PROGRAM: The Dept. of Veteran s Affairs is dedicated to the Veterans First Contracting Program and encourages any certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) capable of furnishing the required services to respond. In accordance with Veterans Affair Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) sections 819.7005 and 819 7006, if a sufficient number of eligible SDVOSB or VOSB firms are identified during market research the acquisition will be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB participation. INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INDUSTRY: Please submit your response (capability statement) in accordance with the following: No more than 5 pages (excluding transmittal page). Include the name, email address and phone number of the appropriate representative of your company; Address if your firm has the capability to perform the services listed above; Address how long it would take from the date of contract award for you to commence furnishing services; Indicate whether your company, subcontractors, teaming partners, joint ventures have a Federal Socio-Economic status, e.g., Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Disadvantaged Small Business, and Hub Zone. If Service- Disabled or Veteran Owned Small Business, is your company and/or partners registered in VA s VetBiz repository? Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive; NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SS. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are in excess of the 5-page limitation. Submit your response via email to Laura.Ferguson@va.gov Submit your response by 1:00 P.M. Central Time on May 14, 2019.