R--VISN 1 Contract for Noise Assessment Consultation Services

1. INTRODUCTION: This sources sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested potential sources. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this sources sought announcement. The VA Maine Healthcare System is seeking interested sources for a future solicitation and procurement. At this time, no solicitation exists. 2. BACKGROUND: VISN 1 Healthcare System (New England) requires noise consulting services in a hospital environment. The objective is to receive a noise assessment in each specified medical center, create a plan for improvement, assist in implementation of the plan, and provide recommendations for ongoing monitoring. Deliverables include: a detailed noise assessment of each environment, a written sound quality plan, recommendations for staff training and guidance, and advice regarding monitoring of progress. Evidence shows that a quiet hospital environment is an important component in promoting health, healing, and well-being. Several factors contribute to noise in the hospital including, monitors, pagers, voices, equipment, construction, and many others. VISN 1 strives to decrease noise in all inpatient units, resulting in Veteran perception that the environment is quiet. 3. OBJECTIVES: VISN 1 Healthcare System is looking for small business concerns, especially Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Ownded Small Business (VOSB) contractors that can perform noise consulting services. The current primary NAICS code is 541330 (Acoustical Engineering Consulting Services), which has a size standard of 15 Million. 4. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response as detailed below. Companies should provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill the requirements above. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: 1. Company name and address - ensure your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. 2. Company point of contact name, telephone number, and email address. 3. Evidence that you are a small business (if applicable): " Small Business - ensure you are listed as small business in SAM, reps and certifications. Provide the NAICS codes you are listed as a small business under. " CVE certified SDVOSB or VOSB (or in the process of certification) - ensure you are certified in the CVE veteran database at www.vetbiz.gov. Provide evidence of certification. 4. If your company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the GSA Contract Number and SINs. 5. Capabilities/Qualifications: A written response providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform services described above. 6. Past Experience: Brief summary of the company history relative to similar requirements. Offer may provide the following information on a maximum of three similar projects for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor. It is requested that the above information be provided no later than August 5th, 2014 at 12:00PM EDT. Responses should be emailed to the contracting officer at contact@example.gov.