This is a Sources Sought Notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 is issuing this source sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for beds, mattresses, and ancillary equipment rentals at James J. Peters (Bronx) VA Medical Center, 130 W. Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10461. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. Please see attached Statement of Work. (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. (b) Although "proposal," "offeror," contractor, and "offeror" may be used in this sources sought notice, any response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as "proprietary" or "confidential," intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law. (d) This Sources Sought is issued by VISN 2 Contracting Office in Buffalo, NY for the purpose of collecting information about Bed Equipment Rentals for the James J. Peters (Bronx) VA Medical Center. The NAICS code identified for this requirement is 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, size standard $40 Million. The requirement is detailed in the Statement of Work section of this document. (e) Cursory market research has identified small businesses that may be able to provide for this requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. Please note at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance shall be spent for employees of the concern for a proposal to be considered for a small business set-aside. Contractors that are able to meet the requirements in the attachment are encouraged to email a capability statement and full information to Lynn Krakowiak at Lynn.Krakowiak@va.gov. Please send all inquiries to: Lynn.Krakowiak@va.gov by 2:00 pm EST Friday, October 4, 2024. Phone calls will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. - Part of the purpose of this sources sought is to determine the viability of set aside to a specific socio-economic category. Contractors shall identify the NAICS code for the services being offered as well as their size status under said NAICS. This information will be used to determine the viability of a set aside for this requirement. - Contractors shall also identify any Federal Supply Schedules that may carry the desired services. - Contractors shall identify pertinent point of contact for company, contractor UEI number for size standard and socioeconomic verification in SAM and SBA VetCert. - Contractors shall include any relevant comments about the Attachment(s) if applicable.

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