This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. 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. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NACIS 812332. 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 on the Federal Business Opportunities 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. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO22), is seeking sources for a potential contractor to provide rental of cut-face (aka split fiber) 100% microfiber wet mops, cut-face 100% microfiber high duster covers, standard wet mops, poles and frames on a twice weekly rotating schedule at VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357. The microfiber of the wet mops and high duster covers shall contain a ratio of approximately 80% polyester/20% polymide with Velcro backing in order to be considered of good quality. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested information as indicated below. The intended contract period will be for one year with an option to extend the term of the contract. 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 or veteran owned small business? Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to the attention of Ryoko Oshiro Foran, Contracting Specialist at [email protected]. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 2:00 p.m. 17 March, 2014. 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.

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