Armored car transport services

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
The intent of this Sources Sought Announcement is to assist in our decision making process for services procurement. This is not a solicitation, nor request for quotes or proposals. Through the receipt of responses, this will enable a more precise type of procurement process . 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 of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Any inquiries are to be made in writing by email to the point of contact, Larry Facio, Contract Specialist. Responses to this notice shall be sent by email to larry.facio@va.gov by the due date and time of 08/08/2018 by 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Description of requirement and submittal requirements are as follows:
Description:
Government seeks contractor to provide secure cash handling services to and from the Financial Management Office and the Canteen Service located at the VA Reno Medical Center. Cash will be picked-up from Bank of America s Centralized Vault and delivered to the Agent Cashier s office, 3-4 times per week to be signed for by the Agent Cashier. Cash will also be delivered to the Canteen Service, located in the Canteen. The Contractor will be notified by the Canteen of a deposit pick-up requirement to be delivered to Bank of America s Centralized Vault. The contractor will be contacted by Bank of America when cash is ordered by the Cashier s office. The Orders may be combined but this is not a requirement. The person(s) delivering and picking up cash are required to carry weapons as long as they are trained and certified according to Nevada State regulations for armed officers.
This is for a Base Year Plus Four Option Years contract.
Response Method:
The Government requests capability statements and comments from interested businesses regarding the requirements described above. Responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this notice with a statement of interest on company letterhead.
At a minimum, the following information shall be provided:
1. Company Name;
2. Company Mailing Address;
3. Point(s) of Contact including telephone number(s) & email address(es);
4. Socio-Economic (i.e. Small/Large Business, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a), etc.) as it relates to NAICS Code 561613 ($20.5 Million).
5. Provide a summary of the type of services performed and experience as it relates to Armored Vehicle Transport Services.
6. DUNS Number
7. Additional information and/or comments.
Veterans First Contracting Program and the VA Rule of Two (Kingdomware v. United States) 38 U.S.C. 8127 - 8128: Service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) or Veteran owned small business (VOSB) concern must be registered and verified in VA's Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at www.vip.vetbiz.gov to be eligible for award as a SDVOSB or VOSB if/when a solicitation is issued for this requirement as a SDVOSB or VOSB set aside. In addition, this requirement has been determined to be set aside as SDVOSB or VOSB acquisition, only SDVOSB or VOSB that respond to this specific notice with in the above stated due date will be eligible for award..