SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY: This notice is being issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). Responses to this notice will not be considered as a quote/offer, bid, nor proposal and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Vendors/Companies responding to this notice are solely responsible for any cost associated with their response to this notice. All interested parties are encouraged to review this entire notice, including the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS-Mortuary Services-Draft), before submitting a response. Purpose: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, is issuing this Sources Sought Notice for market research and planning purposes only. The information obtained will help the Government determine the availability of vendors (companies) that are interested, capable, and qualified to provide Mortuary (Funeral) Services for the Central Alabama VA Health Care System (CAVHCS) as described in the attached PWS. All market research efforts, including responses to this notice will help the Government determine the appropriate procurement strategy. Currently, no solicitation exists. Any procurement actions resulting from this notice will be announced in accordance with federal acquisition policies. Additionally, the Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached to this notice is a draft and is subject to change prior to any future announcements being issued. If further announcements are issued as a result of this market research, interested parties must respond to the notice in accordance with the instructions in that announcement. Requirement Description: See attached PWS Mortuary Services-Draft. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 812210, Funeral Home and Funeral Services, with a small business size standard of $12.5 Million. All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management at SAM.gov | Search. Responses Instructions: Review the entire notice, including attachments. Respond to the notice by providing feedback/answers to the information and/or questions below. Responses must be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer at lasonja.harvey@va.gov no later than September 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET. For proper processing, please include 36C24724Q1028 Mortuary Services in the subject line of your response. Company Name: __________ Full Company Address: _________________ Point of Contact Name, e-mail address, and phone number: __________ Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number: __________ Is your company capable, interested, and qualified to perform the services as identified in the attached PWS? __________ Does your company currently have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)? __________ What is your company s socio-economic status (size) under NAICS 812210? (i.e., veteran-owned small business, small business, women-owned small business, Other/large business). ______ Have you provided these services to the Federal Government within the past 3 years? ______ Do you have an existing Federal Contract where individual orders can be placed for these services? __________ Do you have any questions or comments that may assist the Government in this market research effort? _________
