Inactive Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs)

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a sol... This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources-sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) UEID number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below and in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). Please list work that your company has performed on contract within the last 5 years. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center is currently seeking a vendor that can provide services related to a Preventative Maintenance (PM) program for surgical instrumentation used in the operating room and in clinical procedures which includes repair, refurbish and assessment for replacement. In addition to the preventative maintenance program, a one-time, joint, wall-to-wall inventory of all surgical instruments contained within the Surgery Department and Sterile Processing Services (SPS) is required at the beginning of the contract. This inspection is required to establish a preventative maintenance inspection schedule. Required services are to be completed weekly and will be conducted on 30 trays per visit (i.e., 120 trays per month) and single instruments that requiring repair. The expected performance period is a base year of twelve (12) months with four (4) option years. Each option year is twelve (12) months. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and personnel required to perform the services in accordance with the Statement of Work. Please refer to the Statement of Work for further details. Important information: The Government is not obligated to/nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources-sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811210 ($34.0M) Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The Product Service Code (PSC) associated with this acquisition is J065 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment. Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Small Business Administration s Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) located at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to Darryl.handberg@va.gov. All e-mails must have as the subject line 36C26224Q0843 Surgical Instrument Repair and Sharpening Services . All information submissions must be received no later than 1:00 PM on March 25, 2023.