This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Chicago, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Page 1 of 2 This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. Under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred shall be expended for the prime contractor employees of the concern or other businesses within the same socioeconomic category for service-type procurements. The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) in Milwaukee, WI is conducting market research with the intent of determining the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of potential businesses for fire door inspection services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago Illinois. This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes. This market research will be used to determine if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate. Proposed project anticipates competitive, base plus 4 option year firm fixed price contract. Please review this announcement, including all attachments, in their entirety. Request that interested offerors complete and return a Capabilities Statement as described below. Capabilities Statement will be used to identify firms who possess both the capability and experience to provide fire door inspection services. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, labor, vehicles, materials, supervision, transportation and services necessary to effectively, economically, and satisfactorily perform all operations for fire door inspection services in accordance with the DRAFT Statement of Work included in this posting. In addition to the information requested in the paragraph below, entitled "Capabilities Statement", responding parties must also indicate their size in relation to the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The NAICS Code is 541350 with a Size Standard of $11,500,000.00 in revenue. CAPABILITIES STATEMENT Interested parties shall submit a Capabilities Statement, BRIEF and CONCISE, that clearly demonstrates ability to meet the stated requirements. The Capabilities Statement should present evidence that the interested party feels is relevant. All interested firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice are required to provide a capability statement which needs to include: - Company Name - Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and Email - Business Status (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-owned, SDVOSB, Large, etc.) - Dunn & Bradstreet Number - Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code - Indication of Current Systems for Awards Management (SAM) Registration (i.e., SAM and Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) registration, etc.) - Capabilities statement (i.e., similar government and commercial contracts for repair of water well pumps, pertinent information, organizational structure, etc.) All work is to commence within 30 days of award and be completed prior to 1 January 2025. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this source sought synopsis. Interested Firm's shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 10:00 a.m. CST on November 13, 2024. All interested firms must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Email your response to Romell.Parrott@va.gov . POINT OF CONTACT: Romell Parrott, Romell.Parrott@va.gov. Submit Capabilities Statements (e-mail) by 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on November 13, 2024. Contracting Office Address: Jesse Brown VAMC Attn.: (GLAC) Romell Parrott 820 S Damen Ave. Chicago, IL. 60064-3048 Places of Performance: Jesse Brown VAMC 820 S Damen Ave. 60612-4223 Primary Point of Contact: Romell Parrott Contract Specialist Romell.Parrott@va.gov The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time.