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G--SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: FISHING TRIP FOR BLIND VETERANS

Awarded

VA24817N0411Federal

Submission Closed02/15/2017, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 487210

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 08 is conducting market research through a sources sought announcement to identify qualified providers for a chartered fishing trip. The objective is to provide morale, welfare, and recreation for 30 blind veterans and 30 caretakers, totaling 60 participants. The selected contractor must provide an ADA-compliant boat with necessary safety features and all required supplies and equipment. This opportunity is focused on the catchment area of Saint Augustine and St. Johns County, Florida. This is not a formal solicitation, and responses will be used solely to inform future acquisition decisions and determine the appropriate set-aside for the anticipated firm, fixed-price contract. Interested parties under NAICS code 487210 should provide their size classification and qualifications by the specified deadline. Submission of information for this notice does not constitute a response to any future solicitation announcement.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Contract Value

$12,750

NAICS

487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

SAINT AUGUSTINE YACHT SERVICES INC

Award Issued Date

04/01/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 9

Sources Sought

AwardedApr 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

02/15/2017, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

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Full Description

THE IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO MAKE APPROPRIATE ACQUISITION DECISIONS. A SUBSEQUENT SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT MAY FOLLOW. RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADEQUATE RESPONSE TO ANY FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENT. The Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 08, Gainesville, FL anticipates award of a Firm, Fixed-Price contract. The purpose of this contract is to engage a community provider (Contractor) who will provide a chartered fishing trip to (30) blind Veterans + caretakers (60 people total) along with services consistent with the program objectives. The goal of this contract is to provide morale, welfare, and recreation to the Veterans by means of a fishing experience. The contractor must have sufficient services to meet the needs of the Veterans and caretakers. The Prospective Contractor will be considered based on the following VA facility catchment area: Saint Augustine, Florida; St. Johns County. The Contractor shall be capable to provide: -Chartered Fishing trip with ADA compliant boat and safety features for up to 30 blind veterans + caretakers (60 people total). -All necessary supplies, equipment, and materials required for performance of the program objectives. Questions should be submitted by email to contact@example.gov. Provide only the requested information. The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, and woman owned small business, FSS/GSA contract schedule holders or large business) relative to NAICS 487210 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water ($7.5 Million). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. 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 deadline for this information is NOON Eastern Standard Time, Friday, February 17, 2017.