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

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 4 of 4 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 4 The fo... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 4 of 4 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 4 The following questions were received concerning this Request for Proposal (RFP): Technical Evaluation Criteria (p67-68): The 4 items referenced, in general, are not representative with the depth and breadth of tasks and requirements within the SOW (p14-21). In particular, the evaluation criteria emphasis on Training on Powered/Electrical Industrial Trucks. Including this particular task, which likely is a very minimal part of the overall scope is unusual as the emphasis of scope is traditional IH and Asbestos. Please review the criteria related to the SOW and advise. ANSWER: The evaluation criteria will remain as stated in the RFP. 2. Technical Evaluation Criteria: What is the Weighting difference (in %) between Price and Technical? ANSWER: As stated on page 74 of the RFP, the Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. 3. Regarding the Training on Powered/Electrical Industrial Trucks, please qualify and quantify the equipment used (electric and gas/propane Class I, IV & V), the frequency of training and number of trained staff annually. ANSWER: Refer to the instructions on page 68, regarding providing a narrative of the specialized experience in this area. 4. Please identify the current total FTE in place on the current contract, and how the current contract (and contractor) has addressed the Training on Powered/Electrical Industrial Trucks. ANSWER: An answer will not be provided about performance on the current contract. 5. Please identify/elaborate on the frequency and purpose of drone use. Is the VALA Campus cleared by FAA for drone flights? Does VALA have a preference towards the type of drones to be used? ANSWER: Sufficient information relating to this question is provided in paragraph 8.3 of the Statement of Work. 6. Does the current contract have a provision for Drone use and, if so, does the current contractor have the capability to provide these services? ANSWER: An answer will not be provided about performance on the current contract. 7. Please provide a copy of the current contract for services. ANSWER: A copy of the current contract will not be provided. 8. The SAM.GOV publication states this solicitation was published on 7/1/25; however, our team frequently reviews for these types of opportunities (ie 3-4x/week) and this was not discovered until today. Is the 7/1/25 publish date accurate? ANSWER: This solicitation was published on 7/1/2025.

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

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 vendors, to include Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned 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. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is NAICS: 541330 Engineering Services ($25.5M) PSC: F111 Environmental Systems Protection Multiple Pollutant Support Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) Company name (b) Address (c) Point of contact (d) Phone, fax, and email (e) SAM UEI (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of business (large or small) (i) If small business, type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned small business, and (j) Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has a requirement for Industrial Hygiene (IH), Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), and Emergency Management Support Services (EMSS) at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS), located at 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073. VAGLAHS consists of the campus of the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center (VAMC), a teaching hospital, and its Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) in Los Angeles, California, as well as nine (9) Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in a 5-county area of Southern California. A detailed description of the required services is outlined in the draft Statement of Work included with this Sources Sought Notice 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. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. 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 US Small Business Administration Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to william.cook2@va.gov. All information submissions shall be received no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on Thursday, October 14, 2024. After review of the responses to this announcement, the Government intends to proceed with the acquisition and a subsequent solicitation may be published.