Nursing Home Care in Natchitoches, LA

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quotes and does not obligated the Government to award a contract. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (Hub Zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, or service disabled veteran owned and veteran owned small businesses) relative to NAICS 623110 (size standard of $13.5 Million). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the FedBizOpps website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement, in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement.



The contractor shall provide care that meets the health needs and promotes the maximum well being of VA patients. Nursing home care will be furnished to ensure the total medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs of VA beneficiaries. Physician visits, laboratory, x ray, and other special services for VA patients will be at the same frequency as that provided to other patients at the nursing home receiving the same or comparable level of care. In addition, the care provided will include room, meals, nursing care, and other services or supplies commensurate with the VA authorized level of care, without extra charge. The per diem rate(s) established in this contract will include the cost of medical care, emergency dental care, laboratory, x ray, and other special services authorized by VA. The Nursing Home facility must be within ten (10) miles of the boundaries of the city of Natchitoches, Louisiana.



The intended contract period will be for a base period, which is to begin on or about May 1, 2011, and four, one-year option periods.



If you are interested, and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested information as indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business small; (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business; (3) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act; (4) Is your firm a certified "Hub zone" firm; (5) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business; (6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small or veteran owned small business? Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed, mailed or faxed to the attention of Arlene A. Blade, Department of Veterans Affairs, Alexandria VA Medical Center, P.O. Box 69004, Alexandria, LA 71306-9004. Fax number is (318) 483-5063. E-mail address: arlene.blade@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 4:00PM CST March 3, 2011.



No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response as a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.