V231--Transplant Patient Lodging

Page 14 of 14 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements

for a future RFQ will not be entertained. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 721110: Hotels (excepts casino hotels) and motels. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 05 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can complete requirements for Transplant Patient Lodging for the DC VA Medical Center, and that at a minimum meets the requirements listed under the description section below. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include: Company name, address of company, point of contact Any small business designation as certified by the Small Business Administration, size of business pursuant to the following question. A through description of your facility and ability to accommodate Veteran Patients and Caregivers to support this acquisition. (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) receive preference. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Your FSS GSA and/or NAC contract number and ultimate completion date. (4) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. (5) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes. Please provide provide feedback or suggestions if you believe any apply. If none, please reply as N/A. (6) Please provide your SAM UEI number. CONTACT INFORMATION: Responses to this notice and any questions related to this RFI shall be directed to Cassie White cassie.white@va.gov. All information regarding Capabilities Statements or any other proprietary information relative to this RFI shall be submitted via email to cassie.white@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 11:00 AM EST, 4/16/2024. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Description BACKGROUND: The Washington DC VAMC, along with the MEDSTAR-GEORGETOWN MEDICAL CENTER requires lodging services for veteran transplant patients for both pre- & post-operative control of infection which is a critical element for this type of veteran patient s weakening medical condition. Having a clean lodging environment will help to ensure patient safety. The lodging accommodations must be within a 10 15-mile radius of the MEDSTAR-GEORGETOWN MEDICAL CENTER and Transplant Surgical Hospital due to frequent follow-ups, and monitoring, until the veteran patient is stable enough to return home. SCOPE OF WORK: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide lodging services to the Washington DC VAMC Organ Transplant Program for veteran patients and their caregivers referred for this service through the VA National Surgical Office. The services will be authorized for those cases referred by VA medical centers (primary DCVAMC) across the country that cannot be accommodated by a VA-in-house transplant program for reasons such as, but not limited to, scheduling, capacity, or wait lists. The contractor shall provide the following lodging services as specified herein for eligible veterans and their caregivers. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide short- or long-term lodging service for referred Organ Transplant veteran patients and their caregivers on 24 hour / 7 days a week basis until the veteran patient is medically able to be discharged. Ensure that all organ transplant veteran patients and caregivers being lodged are provided an orientation of the lodging facility, including fire and safety information and whom to call in an emergency. Provides rooms equipped with special lodging needs that the transplant veteran patient may require; such as, multi-position sleep chairs, and separate kitchen and storage facilities with key coded locks for each individual. Ensure the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the room are suitable for all veteran patients and caregivers. QUALIFICATIONS/ OPERATING LICENSES The contractor is required to maintain lodging operating licensing certifications as required by state and federal laws. The contractor's facility must meet all Federal, State, VA, and local fire and life safety codes to ensure veteran patient and caregiver safety.