The VA is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing Perfusionist and Autotransfusion Services meeting American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion standards and equivalent to a state-of-the-art civilian cardiovascular center. Services will be performed on site at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78229, under NAICS 621399 with a $10 million size standard. The anticipated period of performance is a base year plus four one-year options. Interested parties include small and large businesses, including SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, and 8(a) firms, and responses should address capability, business information, relevant past performance, and market knowledge questions in up to five pages. This is for informational and planning purposes only, and no contract will be awarded based solely on responses.