U009--NCA team building

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Sources Sought Synopsis Only

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The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 611430 with size standards of 7 million. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more SDVOSB or VOSB, who are certified on SBA s VetCert, Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov), can perform the project at a fair and reasonable price, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127.Â

Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. This is for market research purposes only. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM.gov and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.

Complete the information requested below and attach any pertinent documents & information necessary.

General Requirements:

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has a requirement to establish a one-time purchase order for a team building exercise. NCA is seeking an in-person and/ or virtual presenter to provide a 90 minute to 4-hour exercise(s), presentation(s), and/ or activity(ies) for 35-50 participants in June 2024.

At this time, we are seeking capable and interest vendors to provide capability statements and possible courses/ activities.

Location TBD:

Nashville, TN

or

St. Louis, MO

In response to this announcement, please complete the information below and return to tien.nguyen@va.gov by 4/22/2024 by 3:00 pm PST.

Company Name:

Physical Address:

Contact Name:

Phone No:

Email:

SAM Unique ID:

Website:

Business size information NAICS: 611430

Select one:

Small Business

Emerging Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business

Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act

HubZone

Woman Owned

Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov

Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov

Large Business

Other:

FSS/ GSA Contract Holder

Yes No

FSS/ GSA Contract Number

Effective Date / Expiration Date

This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal nor solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the NCA in determining sources only and 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 this response. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to tien.nguyen@va.gov by 4/22/2024 by 3:00 pm PST.