36C26123Q0275.docx

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Central California Health Care System 855 M Street, Suite 1020 Fresno CA 93721

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Olivia Duarte olivia.duarte@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

3801 Miranda Ave.

Palo Alto CA

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.

No Solicitation is currently available.

All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is in no way binding on the Government. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this request. The information requested will be used solely within the Department of Veterans Affairs to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of the Government. The determination of a procurement strategy, based upon the comments submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award (See Internet Site https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). Potential Offerors must also have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file with SAM.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621910, Ambulance Service, and the small business size standard is $20.0 Million. NOTE: Please ensure that System For Award Management (SAM) indicates this NAICS code if you are interested in the requirement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is soliciting information contractors that can provide Air Ambulance Services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). A draft of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached to this notice.

Brief Description of Services Fixed-wing air ambulance services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). Air ambulance flights are expected to be one-way Trips (patient leg only) if the authorized beneficiary is transferred to another VA facility. If return Air Ambulance service would be required, it would be the responsibility of the sending VA medical center to provide this under their current contracts. The price shall include all legs of transportation including ground ambulance to and from respective airports. Most beneficiaries will be transported within the continental United States, with a few possible trips to locations, such as Hawaii and Alaska.

Capability Statement All interested contractors must respond by email to olivia.duarte@va.go before 10:00 A.M. PST on January 25, 2023.

Please answer the following questions when responding:

1. What is your company’s Socioeconomic Status? (ex: small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.)

2. SAM record (www.sam.gov)

3. Provide DUNS and/or CAGE Code.

4. Ability and experience in managing similar projects. Include general information and technical background describing your firm's experience on contracts requiring similar efforts to meet the program objectives.

5. List of Projects (Government and Commercial) that are similar in scope and size.

6. Anticipated Teaming Arrangements (if any). If plan on subcontracting, demonstrate that you will meet the limitations on subcontracting per FAR 52.219-14 for Small Businesses; VAAR 852.219-74 for SDVOSB/VOSB.

7. GSA Contract Number, if applicable.

8. What service areas does the company currently operate? If you cannot provide services for the entire State of California, please identify the county(ies).

9. Describe your air ambulance fleet (type of aircraft(s), number of aircraft(s), and location of hubs)?

Please note that your company must actually be able to perform these services. This is not a sources sought for brokerage services.

Solicitation number 36C26123Q0275 has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.

The Government will use this information when determining its business type decision.

This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government and no contract will be awarded as a direct result of this Sources Sought announcement.

*Failure to provide the information requested above (items 1-9) will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered a viable source.

Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ SDVOSB and VOSB firms should be registered at the time of quote submission and CVE verified in VetCert: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#home

See attached document: Draft PWS Air Ambulance Services.

See attached document: PWS - Air Ambulance Services.

Sources Sought Notice