SAM-Sources Sought 36C24422Q0620.docx

DISCLAIMER

This Sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice is marked as proprietary and will be handled accordingly. In accordance with 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 notice. This notice is being issued in an attempt to determine the level of interest among all socioeconomic groups. Responses will assist VA planners in determining an appropriate acquisition and set-aside strategy which best fits VA requirements.

The Altoona VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602 is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); (3) Small or emerging small business firms (SB or other); or (4) large business (LB) firms to set aside a single award five year contract for fitness and wellness services.

The Altoona VAMC is seeking a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to offer fitness and wellness services to their Veteran patients. The contractor shall provide an estimated one hundred fifty (150) individual adult, annual memberships to be used at their facility for the Veteran patients receiving services through the Altoona VAMC. The Altoona VAMC will be the responsible party deciding which Veterans shall have access to the contractor’s facility seven (7) days a week during the contractor’s facility hours of operation. Attached is the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) with a description of this requirement.

The anticipated period of performance is to start September 1, 2022, for a total of five years.

All interested firms who can meet the requirement should respond, in writing, and provide the following information:

A. General

a. Type of Business: Veteran Owned; Small; Small Disadvantaged; or Large, etc. (see second paragraph above).

b. If you are considered a large business under NAICS 713940 ($8 million) are you familiar with subcontracting plans and goals?

c. If you are a small business under NAICS code 713940 are you familiar with the limitations on subcontracting in FAR 52.219-14?

B. Describe your firm’s capability to perform the tasks outlined in the SOW.

a. Please provide the address of your facility.

b. Is the facility located within Blair County?

c. List the days/hours of operation for your facility.

d. Are you planning on subcontracting, if so what part(s) of the SOW?

e. Any other relevant information (list any qualifications for CPR, AED, etc.)?

C. Experience: Describe one recent (within the past 3 years) and relevant (similar scope) experience as a contractor (specify prime or sub), where you have supported similar requirements. Indicate contract values and number of employees used in completing the contract tasks. Provide the number of contracts performing similar services, average value of contracts, value of largest contract, and contact numbers as applicable. Indicate experience working with VA.

D. Existing Contracting Vehicles: Do you have a GSA FSS contract or another applicable contract? If so, indicate contract number, SIN, expiration date, etc. and include how your existing contract is within scope of this requirement.

E. Are you currently enrolled in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database? https://sam.gov/content/home Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications required in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract.

Please review in its entirety, the Statement of Work (SOW) which is part of this announcement and attached herein.

Provide the information above as well as your capability statement to the Contract Specialist (CS), Arlene Albrite via email at Arlene.Albrite@va.gov no later than 9:00 AM (Eastern Time), Monday, April 25, 2022. Include “Solicitation 36C24422Q0620 – Altoona Fitness and Wellness” in the subject line. Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to the CS. This RFQ has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.