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This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote (RFQ). This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). This is NOT a job advertisement for hiring employees. The VA is seeking QUALIFIED VENDORS to provide a ... This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote (RFQ). This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). This is NOT a job advertisement for hiring employees. The VA is seeking QUALIFIED VENDORS to provide a very brief response to this notice including only just what is asked for in this notice below. This is sources sought notice to industry and the only information is posted on Contract Opportunities web page at https://BETA.sam.gov/. Sources sought means seeking qualified vendors. The attachments included on the Contract Opportunities page do not include any additional information. VA is seeking qualified sources ( vendors ) who have interest and capability of providing linen service for Kalispell, MT VA Clinic Contractor must provide linen service to include: 1. The Contractor must purchase initial inventory of wash cloths, hand towels, bath towels, medical bags, mats, and patient gowns. 2. The Contractor is required to maintain large enough inventory, par level for each linen item. 3. The Contractor is required to switch out inventory on Thursday s 4. The Contractor is required to deliver clean, dry, sanitized, free from stains, debris, or damage, neatly packaged, labelled laundry and rugs. 5. If Contractor delivers rugs or linen s that do not meet the standards of cleanliness, the item(s) will be rejected by the VA facility and the Contractor must provide a new rug/linen(s) within 1 business day. 6. The Contractor is required to return the same items/pounds of clean laundry that it picks up weekly. 7. The Contractor must adhere to all pertinent regulations concerning handling of soiled linens. 8. The Contractor must provide a pick-up ticket with each item that is being picked up with signature of Contractors representative. If your company is interested please read this notice entirely and submit the required information, as requested herein. A qualified source has recent experience (within past 3 years) of performing services of a comparable size, scope and complexity, as well as current and valid registration in System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov) [continued next page] Qualified and interested vendors must complete the following information and email to VA Contract Specialist, Frankie Emler, at Frances.Emler@va.gov A word version of this form is available on the Sources Sought Notice page on Contract Opportunities (BETA.SAM.gov). In your reply, please provide the following: Reference the FBO Sources Sought Notice number in all communication: 36C25921Q0252 Company Name and POC Details: Company DUNS number: Company Size, as it relates to NAICS code 812320, Dry-cleaning and Laundry Service (except Coin-Operated) ($6,000,000 annual revenue): Small Business / Other than Small Business (select one) Company is qualified to perform evaluation: a) YES, we are qualified / b) NO, however our subcontractor is qualified / c) NO, we are not qualified and NO, we do not have a subcontractor who is qualified (select one: a) or b) or c)) Company would use a subcontractor to perform services: YES, we would use a SUB / NO, we would be the PRIMARY (select one) Company s Recent Experience of Similar Size, Scope and Complexity to what is described in the notice. This can be US Federal contracted experience or experience performing services in the commercial sector: Only written responses, to items 1 through 6 above, will be accepted at this stage. Do not submit additional documentation or attachments outside these requirements unless your company POC receives a direct request in writing by the Contract Specialist. Information is being gathered for market research purposes only. Industry exchanges are at the discretion of the Contract Specialist. This is not a request for quotes. DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information (RFI) from industry in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e) and on the requirement, that exists for the VA Medical Center(s) identified in this RFI. This is not a request for quote and not a contract. This announcement is not a request for proposals; therefore, responses to the RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No classified information should be included in the RFI response. Should you have concerns regarding this RFI you may request to contact the Contracting Office that will be assigned this requirement by emailing the sender of this RFI. Questions must be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist. Requests for VA-business sensitive information, to include VA budget information, VA acquisition planning information, acquisition methods, strategies and set-asides must be addressed via the VA FOIA process: https://www.va.gov/foia/ Thank you for your interest in doing business with the VA. 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