Q515--Urgent Contract Staffing Pathologist

Sources Sought Notice 36C25622Q0570 Urgent Requirement (Amending previous PRESOL notice)

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A solicitation is forthcoming and is anticipated to be released no later than end of March.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care Systems (SLVHCS), in New Orleans, is anticipating setting this requirement aside 100% for small business to locum(s) companies for the below positions:

1 Pathologist

Seeking highly qualified staff that will not involve airfare travel to minimize costs. Station is currently attempting to recruit these positions.

Services shall be provided at SLVHCS, 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119.

Base period is 26 weeks (Anticipated April to Sep 30, 2022) however, this depends on actual effective start date after completion of credentialing and background check.

NOTE: The NAICS code is 561320, Temporary Help Services, applies and the Size Standard is $30.0 million.

All interested parties are reminded to be current with their registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/content/home in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts and be verified in www.vetBiz.gov. Interested parties may respond to this notice via email to the Contracting Officer, Melanie.Hawley@va.gov. Responses shall be emailed with 36C25622Q0570 in the subject line by 10:00 central 16 March 2022. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted.

Offeror s capabilities response to this Notice shall be limited to 5 pages and shall include the following information:

Offeror s company name, DUNS, Federal Tax ID, address, point of contact, title, phone number, and email address

Offeror s capability to meet this requirement including any current contracts (Civilian or Government). Response must show clear and convincing evidence that your company has the capabilities and qualification to provide this service to be considered as a source. SDVOSB and VOSB shall also show evidence that they will perform 51% of the work. All parties are asked to identify any subcontracts that shall also be utilized.

Offeror s type of business. Primarily seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and must be verified with the seal in VetBiz to be considered as a source. Veteran-Owned (VOSB) are also encouraged to respond. Same verification for/with subcontractor.

Note, if applicable, GSA/FSS contract number AND/OR Open Market, as this notice is being used for purposes of verifying market research.

Does your company already have contract staff available for April or May start? Local? Please specify.