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 qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and 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 following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The Department of Veteran Affairs, San Diego VA Health Care System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161 to provide hotel services for patient lodging near the VA Medical Center - La Jolla facility. The Contractor shall provide such services for an estimated ten (10) pre-approved patients per day for the San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS). Contractor shall be obligated to pre-block rooms and hold for patients until approximately 7:00PM every evening, Sunday through Friday. The number of rooms required during the contract period may be subject to increase or decrease as the need arises. Hotel rooms shall be fully furnished. Contractor shall provide transportation or free complimentary shuttle service to the VASDHS station of treatment and from the VASDHS station of treatment. Shuttle schedule will be as follows: From hotel to VA: 4:30 am & 7:30 am. From VA to hotel: 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm. Other Specific Requirements: One (1) Hotel location must be within 10-mile driving distance radius of the San Diego VA Medical Center, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161; One (1) Hotel location must be within one (1) mile radius of the VASDHS Aspire Center; 2121 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110 (no shuttle requirement); Shall have front desk/lobby with 24/7 staffing; Shall have interior corridors for room access; Refrigerator and microwave in room; Restaurant on-site or within 2 block walking distance from the hotel; Continental breakfast included; In-room telephone w/free local calls; Free parking; Daily housekeeping services; Coin laundry facilities on site; Handicap rooms with wheelchair roll-in showers; and Elevator (if more than one level) 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 561599 ($25.5 Million dollars). 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) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetCert Registry located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to robert.bruce1@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Robert Bruce, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 1:00 pm MST on Friday, February 21, 2025.
