A SOURCES-SOUGHT IS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL BEING USED TO DETERMINE AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF POTENTIAL BUSINESS SOURCES PRIOR TO DETERMINING THE METHOD OF ACQUISITION. The intent of this sources-sought notice is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist by determining if this effort can be successfully competed and/or set-aside for small businesses. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621111 - Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). The size standard is $16M. THE GOVERNMENT WILL USE THIS INFORMATION TO DETERMINE THE BEST ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR THIS PROCUREMENT. The government is interested in all large and small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HubZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.

THIS REQUIREMENT IS EXPECTED TO RESULT IN THE AWARD OF A SINGLE FIRM-FIXED PRICE CONTRACT. The anticipated period of performance is a base year with 1 year option. Contractors responding to the sources sought notice are advised their response does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT REIMBURSE ANY COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL FOR ANY EXPENSE ASSOCIATED WITH PREPARATION OR PARTICIPATION IN THIS RESEARCH. Interested parties should e-mail responses to elizabeth.a.orloski.civ@health.mil by the date identified below. All interested businesses must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Telephonic inquiries will NOT be honored. Email is the only current method for contact. The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West, Texas, is seeking potential sources to provide two (2) Physician Assistant (PA) in the Emergency Room (ER) at WBAMC. The Contractor shall provide the two (2) PA personnel necessary to perform services as described in the performance work statement (PWS) and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Government Property and Services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE:

The size of your business regarding the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 621111 per the standard described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.102 (FAR available at www.acquisition.gov).

If you believe this procurement action should be performed under a different NAICS code, please recommend an alternate NAICS code and the rationale for the alternate code.

Recommended proposal schedule (Contract Line item) and invoicing terms

Company name, DUNS, CAGE, Contact information.

Submit no later than 16:00 EST, 24 April 2024.

Contracting Office Address: Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (MRCO-W) Fort Carson/Fort Bliss Branch (BHCB)

Attachment: PWS