This is a source s sought announcement to be used for preliminary market research purposes only. No quotations are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR QUOTATIONS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. No reimbursement will be made by the Government for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. The purpose of this sources sought is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of all vendors, public and private institutions, members of 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) to compete and perform a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective contractors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and in VetBiz database if applicable (VetBiz registration is required for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses). Contractors may obtain SAM information at https://sam.gov/content/home. To be eligible for award, contractors must be registered in the System for Awards Management database. Registration is free and potential offerors are encouraged to visit the SAM website as no IDCs can be awarded to any offeror not registered in SAM. NAICS code is 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services) Small Business Size Standard of $25.0 million. Product service code is R499 (Support- Professional: Other). Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contract Specialist using the email address provided. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to Sebastian Freeze at the following email address: sebastian.freeze@va.gov and ensure that the subject line includes the sources sought number. Interested parties responding to this Sources Sought shall submit the following information to sebastian.freeze@va.gov. Company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number Documentation relating to technical capability of performance to the requirements of the statement of work. Companies seeking preferences based on being a veteran owned business concern must provide proof of registration in the https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/
