89--Food Service Contract, ASPIRE CENTER VASDHS 2/10/14-2/9/19

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, small veteran owned business or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NACIS 722310 size standard of $35.5 Million employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the Fedbizopps website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22, Network Contracting Activity, is seeking sources for Food Services for the new Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV) facility planned to open on or about February 1, 2014. The location of the facility is in San Diego, CA. This will be a 40 bed facility; the contractor will be asked to provide all food, labor and supplies for all residents. The intended contract year will coincide with the Domiciliary opening, on or about February 1, 2014. Contract Period will be for a base year, and four one-year option periods. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested information as indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business small (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? (3) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? (4) Is your firm a certified "Hubzone" firm? (5) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business? (6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, (7) Is your firm a Veteran Owned Small Business? Small businesses considering participation in this potential solicitation process under any Small Business Set-aside procedure must do so in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Small Business Act. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed or faxed to the attention of Adriana Garcia, Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22 Network Contracting Office 4811 Airport Plaza Dr., Long Beach, CA 90815. Fax number is +1 (555) 000-0000. E-mail address: Adriana.garcia @va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Email responses preferred. Responses must be received in writing no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday November 8, 2013. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.