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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723

POINT OF CONTACT*

Tammy Perrine Contract Specialist, NCO 22 tammy.perrine@va.gov (520)629-4712

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs

San Diego VA Medical Center

3350 La Jolla Village Dr

San Diego CA

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.

DISCLAIMER

This SSN is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this SSN that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this SSN.

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561421 – Telephone Answering Services for On-site Switchboard Services. The small business size standard is $16.5M. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office 22, is seeking capable sources that are classified and registered in www.vip.vetbiz.gov as either Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) that can provide on-site Switchboard Services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all City, State, and Federal Holidays. The anticipated period of performance is a 12-months Base Period and four 12-months Option Periods.

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.

Other interested and capable businesses of providing the services described in this notice, shall provide the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include business name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

(1) Identification of business size status, Cage Code, and SAM ID.

(2) Please indicate the size standard and representation of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.).

(3) Indication of which NAICS code(s) your business usually performs under Government contracts.

(4) Proof of experience and capability to provide the service indicated on this notice.

(5) If you intend to sub-contract any work, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to sub-contracted work and completion of job.

(6) Does your business have an FSS contract with GSA or the VA or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number.

(7) If you are an FSS GSA/VA or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the services you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?

(8) General pricing of your service is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award.

(9) Please review the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Ms. Tammy Perrine, Contracting Specialist, tammy.perrine@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. AZ time on 25 May 2022. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

See attached document: SOW Telephone Operator Services Final.

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