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Page 4 of 4 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 t... Page 4 of 4 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 a sources sought notice to industry and the only information is posted on Contract Opportunities web page at https://SAM.Gov/. Sources sought means seeking qualified vendors. The attachments included on the Contract Opportunities page do not include any additional information. If your company is interested please read this notice entirely and submit the required information, as requested herein. VA is seeking qualified sources ( vendors ) who have interest and capability of providing linen services at the Missoula CBOC, 38858 West Broadway, Missoula MT 59802. The requirement will be for linen services on a weekly per service basis. VA requires the successful contractor to provide all necessary equipment, personnel including any required maintenance, licensing, quality control, specific supplies, materials, transportation, insurance, cleaning, and supervision. Qualified source would be responsible for providing specific linen supplies, walk off carpet and slate mats for entries. Qualified source would be responsible for weekly exchange of linens, walk off carpet and slate mats and would be responsible for maintaining inventories sufficient to ensure required weekly stocking levels. Initial inventory shall be purchased by the Contractor and will consist of the items Listed in the statement of work (SOW). Inventory levels will be maintained by the contractor and are subject to change by the VA. Inventory and Par levels as maintained by the contractor for the items listed below. X large Prec Bag 34 Laundry Bag 10 Exam Gown 70 XL Exam Gown  20 Twin Flat Sheet  160 Blanket- Twin  30 Massage Towel  50 NOG Bath Blanket  5 Pillow Case  50 Bath Towel  36 Wash Cloth  50 NOG Micro Towel  5 NOG Massage Towel  5 3x5 Slate Mat  10 4x6 Slate Mat  10 Laundry Cart  4 NOG Shorts  10 Walk off Carpet   20 Energy Charge  12 Current Situation: This is a new requirement, there is no incumbent. 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 Douglas Buffington at Douglas.Buffington@VA.Gov and copy VA Contracting Officer, Monica Gary, at Monica.Gary@VA.Gov. A word version of this form is available on the Sources Sought Notice page on Contract Opportunities (www.SAM.gov). In your reply, please provide the following: Reference the FBO Sources Sought Notice number in all communication: 36C25922Q0038 Company Name and POC Details: _____________________ Company DUNS number: _______________ Company Size, as it relates to NAICS code 812331 Linen Supply ($35M annual revenue): Small Business / Other than Small Business (select one) If a small business, provide socio-economic status: _______________________________ Company would use a subcontractor to perform services: YES, we would use a SUB / NO, we would be the PRIMARY / NO, not interested (select one) If you have a FSS/GSA contract which includes this service: _______________ If applicable, provide FSS/GSA contract number: _______________________________ 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. If listing your subcontractor s experience provide the name of your subcontractor: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Only written responses, to items 1 through 9 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 or Contracting Officer. Information is being gathered for market research purposes only. Industry exchanges are at the discretion of the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer. 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 and the Contracting Officer listed above. 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. To learn more about the VA Mission, Vision, Core Values & Goals visit https://www.va.gov/about_va/mission.asp To understand the latest updates on the Veterans First Contracting Program visit https://www.va.gov/osdbu/verification/veterans_first_contracting_program_adjustments_to_reflect_the_supreme_court_kingdomware_decision.asp To find out how to do business with the VA visit https://www.va.gov/osdbu/library/dbwva.asp To become a CVE-verified VOSB or SDVOSB visit https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/