SAM #36C26227Q0001

Sources Sought: Linen and Laundry Services for Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from qualified contractors for linen and laundry services at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, AZ. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Southern Arizona VA Health Care System - NCO 22 - Network Contracting Office - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive linen and laundry services - No government equipment will be provided to the contractor - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) - May be opened to other business types if insufficient SDVOSBC responses - Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) - SDVOSBC or Veteran Owned Businesses must have VetCert certification - NAICS code: 812320 - Place of Performance: - Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, 3601 South 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723

Description

Sources Sought Announcement: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY , it is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources-sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential sources capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the Unique Entity ID number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of business, e.g. small or other, as appropriate and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below in italics.

The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System located at 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723, is seeking a qualified contractor who can fulfill a requirement to provide Laundry and Linen Services. No Government equipment will be used by the Contractor.

Important Information: 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 a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 812320 ($8 Million).

Notice to Potential Offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be VetCert certified by the SBA located at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) . All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail: Mirna.GastelumRomero@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Mirna Gastelum Romero Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 15:00 pm MST on the due date found on page 1 of this sources sought notice.

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