J066--578-M25101 Pneumatic Tube System

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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. Under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred shall be expended for the prime contractor employees of the concern or other businesses within the same socioeconomic category for service-type procurements.

The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) in Milwaukee, WI is conducting market research with the intent of determining the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of potential businesses for the repair and upgrade of the SwissLogic pneumatic tube system at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes. This market research will be used to determine if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate. Proposed project anticipates competitive, firm fixed price contract. Please review this announcement, including all attachments, in their entirety. Request that interested offerors complete and return a Capabilities Statement as described below. Capabilities Statement will be used to identify firms who possess both the capability and experience to provide repair and upgrade of the SwissLogic pneumatic tube system at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, labor, vehicles, materials, supervision, transportation and services necessary to effectively, economically, and satisfactorily perform all operations for the repair and upgrade of the SwissLogic pneumatic tube system in accordance with the DRAFT Statement of Work included in this posting. In addition to the information requested in the paragraph below, entitled "Capabilities Statement", responding parties must also indicate their size in relation to the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The NAICS Code is 811210 with a Size Standard of $34,000,000.00 in revenue.

CAPABILITIES STATEMENT
Interested parties shall submit a Capabilities Statement, BRIEF and CONCISE, that clearly demonstrates ability to meet the stated requirements. The Capabilities Statement should present evidence that the interested party feels is relevant. All interested firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice are required to provide a capability statement which needs to include:

- Company Name
- Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and Email
- Business Status (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-owned, SDVOSB, Large, etc.)
- Unique Entity Identification (UIE) code
- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
- Indication of Current Systems for Awards Management (SAM) Registration (i.e., SAM and Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) registration, etc.)
- Capabilities statement (i.e., similar government and commercial contracts for SwissLogic pneumatic tube system repair and upgrade, etc.)

The period of performance shall be within 80 days of contract award.

Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought synopsis.

Interested Firm's shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 10:00 a.m. CST on March 27, 2025. All interested firms must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Email your response to donald.st.onge@va.gov .

POINT OF CONTACT: Donald St. Onge, donald.st.onge@va.gov. Submit Capabilities Statements (e-mail preferred) by 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on March 27, 2025.

Contracting Office Address:
CAPT James A. Lovell
Federal Health Care Center (FHCC)
Attn.: (GLAC) Donald St. Onge
3001 N. Green Bay Road
Bldg. 1, Room: 326
North Chicago, IL. 60064-3048
Places of Performance:
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
5000 S. 5th Ave
Hines, IL 60141-1457

Primary Point of Contact:
Donald St. Onge
Contract Specialist

donald.st.onge@va.gov


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