V212--Shuttle Bus Transportation Service To/From San Juan VA Medical Center

SOURCES SOUGHT SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TO/FROM SAN JUAN VA MEDICAL CENTER SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO INTRODUCTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 San Juan Commodities and Services Team is issuing this sources-sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Shuttle Transportation Service to/from San Juan Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center . The intent of this notice is to identify interested sources, their respective socio-economic status, and their capability to perform the required services. Responses to this sources-sought notice/market research may be used to issue the requirement as a set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. However, the primary purpose of this notice is to identify potential Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and other small business concerns capable of performing this requirement. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: San Juan VA Medical Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico DISCLAIMER: This sources-sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not quotes, and the government is under no obligation to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized through the Contract Opportunities webpage at https://sam.gov/opportunities. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Contract Opportunities website for additional information pertaining to this requirement. ELIGIBILITY: The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 485210, Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation with a Small Business Size Standard of $32,000,000. The Product Service Code is V212. Responses to this notice shall include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar performances for which you have provided services, SAM UEI number, address, and point of contact. Interested vendors should provide their size status for the above-referenced NAICS code. (i.e., small, large) and whether they are certified SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), and/or women-owned small business concern. Standard company brochures will not be considered an adequate response to this Source Sought. BPA HOLDER S QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: The BPA Holder shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Shuttle Transportation Service to/from San Juan Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center . Below are the minimum BPA Holder s requirements for this acquisition. Interested vendors shall provide a statement certifying that they comply with the below requirements and that they possess necessary capabilities and certifications/licenses. BPA Holder Qualification. Each BPA Holder s vehicle that is above 10,000 lbs. and that accommodates 8 or more passengers shall have a registration number from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) and a franchise issued by the Puerto Rico Transportation and Other Public Services Bureau. The BPA Holder shall maintain all permits, operating authorities, registrations, licenses, and certifications required by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Transportation and Other Public Services Bureau throughout the order…