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Attention SDVOSBs and VOBs: N.C. Military Business Center (NCMBC), PTAC and Coastal Carolina Community College to co-host the Walbridge subcontractor networking event

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors:

The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Coastal Carolina Community College are pleased to co-host the Walbridge subcontractor networking event at the following location:

February 17, 2012  9:00 -11:00 am
Coastal Carolina Community College
Melton Skills Building
Rm 104
444 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546

Seeking Local and Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned SB, HUBZone SB, Veteran-Owned SB, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB Firms

Since its first federal project at Selfridge Field in 1917 until today, Walbridge has successfully completed a wide variety of projects for the federal government. We understand the technical requirements associated with government construction work and we create high-value solutions for our customers and the nation.

Over the past 95 years, Walbridge has steadily grown to become one of the top construction firms in the country with more than 1,000 full-time personnel. In 2011, Engineering News-Record ranked Walbridge 47th on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. With experience in diverse market segment and various contracting services, we adapt to fit our clients’ unique project requirements.  In doing so, Walbridge provides superior construction services in a variety of market segments including, but not limited to: Automotive, Aviation, Commercial, Cultural, Educational, Energy, Government (both state and federal), Healthcare, Manufacturing, Power, Retail,   Wastewater and Sewerage.

Walbridge’s goal is to provide information, guidance and technical assistance to assist small business’ in taking advantage of the federal government’s procurement activities. It is Walbridge’s commitment to promote the use of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned SB, HUBZone SB, Veteran-Owned SB and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB Firms. We establish scopes of work that are solely dedicated to small business participation, along with identifying and breaking out smaller packages from larger scopes of work.  As part of our subcontracting strategy, Walbridge engages in a “Prompt-Pay” policy for the benefit of Small Business partners, recommending that these firms be paid in a shorter time frame than is typical to the industry.

Our commitment to exceed all Small Business goals is not one to use less competitive or more expensive businesses, but to partner with small businesses that have the competitive advantage of working in their local communities, knowing the regional construction trends and being close to their work.

Project Name: P-1253 2D Combat Engineer/Maintenance Ops Facility, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Owner: NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic

Solicitation Number: N40085-11-R-4025

Design and construction of 8 multi-story and/or single-story reinforced concrete masonry unit buildings on pile foundations with structural steel framing, reinforced concrete foundation and floors, reinforced masonry walls and brick veneer. Construction will include administrative space, storage space, drive-through equipment maintenance bays, communications/electronic equipment repair, secure weapons armory with covered weapons cleaning area, indoor simulated marksmanship trainer, showers and locker areas.

Built-in equipment includes a vehicle exhaust system, a waste oil storage tank, 15-ton hydraulic lifts, 30-ton and 20-ton bridge cranes (with 7.5-ton auxiliary cranes) in addition to multiple 7.5 ton cranes in the maintenance facility, welding hood, woodworking dust collection system, paint booth, lubricant fluid distribution system, overhead doors, radiant heating system, and waste oil collection.

Site preparation includes site clearing, excavation and preparation for construction. Paving and site improvements include grading, landscaping, sidewalks, curbs, parking, roadways, fencing and storm-water drainage. Also included are parking for heavy vehicles, open storage areas, vehicle washracks, loading ramps, cantilevered gates and environmental measures. Electrical utilities include primary and secondary distribution systems, lighting, transformers, and telephone and communication networks. Mechanical utilities include heating, ventilation and air conditioning, water lines, plumbing and plumbing fixtures, sewage pumping station, sanitary sewer lines, fire protection systems and supply lines. Also included are vehicle wash systems and an oil/water separator.

The estimated contract to budget amount of the project is $66,750,000.

Project Name: P705/P710 Hangar, Apron, Parking Garage & Ordanance Loading Area Addition, MCAS New River, North Carolina

Owner: NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic

Solicitation Number: N40085-11-R-4024

Hangar and Apron (P-705) - Design and construct a High Bay Aircraft Maintenance Hangar (Type II Hangar per UFC 4-211-01N (Header Truss System)). The square footage of the Hangar is 69,955 square feet. Hangar will have a hangar bay, shop spaces, flight line and class room space in support of one CH-53 aircraft training squadron. The hangar will be steel frame construction (Header Truss). The doors at the front of the Hangar Bay will be rolling Hangar Doors. Electrical systems will include fire protection, electrical distribution and weather vision systems. Site preparation includes an access roadway and relocation of an existing water line. Project will demo two buildings 6,625 square feet total. Project will construct a 6,625 square foot equipment storage shelter. Built-In-Equipment for the Hangar is the following: One passenger elevator, a bridge crane, back-up generator, waste fluid collection system, and aircraft power. Special foundation features include pile foundation for the hangar. The Apron (Access Apron and Parking Apron) will be 824,236 square feet. Project will include a pedestrian bridge and two vehicle flight line gates. Project will required to be LEED Silver Certified.

Parking Garage (P-705) – Construct a 1,200 space three to four story privately owned vehicle parking garage. Special foundation features include pile foundation. The design will be provided. Built-In-Equipment for the Parking Garage includes two passenger traction elevators. Storm Water Management Permit and Erosion Sediment Permit will be provided. An Air permit will be required. Sustainable design features will be included in the design and construction of the projects in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and comply with Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Ordinance Loading Area Addition (P-710) – Construct a 368,018 square foot Ordinance Loading Area Addition. The design will be provided. The Ordnance Loading Area consist of the following: Arming and De-arming Pad (35,338 square feet); Combat Aircraft Loading Area (173,234 square feet); Taxiway – Asphalt (73,378 square feet); and Taxiway – Asphalt (86,068 square feet). Built-In-Equipment will include lighting control system. Sustainable design features will be included in the design and construction of the projects in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and comply with Energy Policy Act of 2005.

The estimated contract to budget amount of the project is $79,666,700, not including FF&E.

Pre-qualification Form:  We require each of our subcontractors to complete an online prequalification. You can complete this online application and view our current bid agenda by going to: www.walbridge.com  and clicking on Bid Agenda or Pre-Qual/Profile on the bottom right corner of the Walbridge webpage.

Who Should Attend.  Presently Walbridge is looking for qualified local and Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned SB, HUBZone SB, Veteran-Owned SB and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB Firms to join our project teams. Walbridge is seeking subcontractors within all divisions.  Specialty contractors within all divisions and suppliers are encouraged to attend.

DIVISIONS
Division 1 – General Requirements Division 9 – Finishes
Division 2 – Site Construction Division 10 – Specialists
Division 3 – Concrete Division 11 – Equipment
Division 4 – Masonry Division 12 – Furnishes
Division 5 – Metals Division 13 – Special Construction
Division 6 – Woods & Plastics Division 14 – Conveying Systems
Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Division 15 – Mechanical
Division 8 – Doors and Windows Division 16 – Electrical

Registration.  To pre-register for this event, http://www.ncmbc.us/Walbridge.php.

POC.

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This is a public service announcement (PSA) brought to you by Veteran Owned Business.   Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

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SDVOSB and VOBs Architect/Engineer (AE) Firms Sought by the Bronx VAMC – VA NY/NJ Veterans Integrated Service Network RFI

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Attention Veteran Business Owners:

Solicitation Number: VA24312I0592
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Office: Bronx VAMC (NAL)
Location: Department of Veterans Affairs
****Request for information only****
Email Contact: Christopher Ward

VA NY/NJ Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN3) is seeking potential small business sources for Architect/Engineer (AE) firms certified in the following categories: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB.) or Small Business (SB). This Source Sought / Request for information (RFI) is posted for market research purposes ONLY. It is not a solicitation. Not a request for an SF-330.
The intent of this RFI is to help determine the procurement strategy in soliciting sources for three subsequent AE multiple award IDIQ schedules for VISN3 in the following A/E design areas:

1. COMPREHENSIVE

a. This area is seeking professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of various projects that require a comprehensive range of services. They may include architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, pluming, fire protection, landscape architecture, interior design, automatic transport systems, as well as lead and asbestos abatement. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to, the preparation of design, working drawings, planning, programming studies, investigations, site selections, specifications, cost estimates, miscellaneous reports, review of shop drawings, samples, equipment, data and other related documents. On certain projects the Architect/Engineer (A/E) may be requested to provide most or all of the professional services necessary. Additionally, contracts awarded on this schedule obligate the A/E to provide all supplemental and/or advisory input as required for projects being designed within VISN 3.

2. ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL (MEP)

a. This areas is seeking professional architectural and/or engineering services necessary for the design of various projects that require primarily (MEP) electrical and mechanical services. They may include, but are not limited to, the preparation of design, working drawings, planning, programming studies, investigations, site selections, specifications, cost estimates, miscellaneous reports, review of shop drawings, samples, equipment, data and other related documents. On certain projects the A/E may be requested to provide most or all of the professional services necessary. Additionally, contracts awarded on this schedule obligate the A/E to provide all supplemental and/or advisory input as required for projects being designed within VISN

3. STRUCTURAL

a. This area is seeking professional architectural and/or engineering services necessary for the design of various projects that require structural services. They may include, but are not limited to, architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, landscape architecture, interior design, automatic transport systems, as well as lead and asbestos abatement. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to, the preparation of design, working drawings, planning, programming studies, investigations, site selections, specifications, cost estimates, miscellaneous reports, review of shop drawings, samples, equipment, data and other related documents. On certain projects the Architect/Engineer (A/E) may be requested to provide most or all of the professional services necessary. Additionally, contracts awarded on this schedule will obligate the Architect/Engineer to provide all supplemental and/or advisory input as required for projects being designed within VISN 3.

The geographic area of consideration is restricted to firms with an office located within a 250-mile radius of the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468.

VISN3 anticipates the estimated maximum cumulative A/E fees (for a base year + 4 option years) under any resultant contracts shall not exceed: $10.0 million for M/E and Structural and $8.3 million for Comprehensive. For individual task orders, the minimum is anticipated to be $500 and the maximum will $1,000,000.

The applicable NAICS Code is 541310 Architect Services, with a size standard of $4.5 Million.

If your firm meets the criteria for any or all of the A/E Design area’s (Comprehensive, MEP, Structural) please send an email to Christopher Ward by 3:00 pm EST on January 12, 2011, with the subject line “AE- IDIQ” – and your firm’s name.

Emails should include the following:

1. Contact info (name, name of firm, address, phone, email)
2. DUNS number
3. Proof of valid ORCA and CCR registration.
a. (note: CCR listing should include NAICS Code 541310)
4. Proof of SDVOSB/VOSB certification (if applicable)
5. State each of the areas above (Comprehensive, MEP, Structural) you meet the requirements for and can be expected to respond to a subsequent request for more information (SF-330) and solicitation for.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR AN SF-330. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

Response date (Deadline):

For planning and scheduling purposes, to insure being included in our market research for this upcoming procurment, responses must be received no later than close of business on Thursday, January 12, 2012 EST. Time permitting, responses received after that date may be included in our research but cannot be guaranteed.

Contracting Office Address:
VISN 3 Network Contracting Activity
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
MCC: 10N3/NCO,
130 West Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, New York 10468-3992

Place of Performance:
The Veterans Health Administration of NY & NJ (VISN 3):
Bronx, NY 10468
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Castle Point, NY 12511
East Orange, NJ 07018
Lyons, NJ 07939
Montrose, NY 10548
New York, NY 10010
Northport, NY 11768
St. Albans , NY 11425

Point of Contact(s):
CHRISTOPHER WARD, CONTRACTING OFFICER
Special Projects Coordinator
VISN 3 Network Contracting Office
E-mail: Christopher Ward

Disclaimer

This “Sources Sought” Request For Information (RFI) notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

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Department of Veterans Affairs
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
130 West Kingsbridge Road
Bronx NY 10468-3904
:
Christopher Ward
Contract Specialist
718-741-4677

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This is a public service announcement (PSA) brought to you by Veteran Owned Business.   Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

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SDVOSB and SDB Only Webinar: How to do Business with Lockheed Martin

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Attention SDVOSB and SDB Members:

“How to do Business with Lockheed Martin” (Webinar)
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Space is limited!

Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/340552609

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is partnering with Lockheed Martin (LM) to sponsor a virtual training on how to do business with LM. The training is designed for Small Disadvantage Businesses (SDB) and Small Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOSB).  The training topics will be general so that the information can be useful toward doing business with all government prime contractors.

The general topic of the presentation is as follows:

  • The “new reality” of today’s economy w/ focus on affordability, increased productivity
  • LM’s customer base
  • Do your homework before meeting with LM personnel – website, identify target businesses or programs, LM database, etc…
  • How to make initial contact – Elevator Speech and key focus areas
  • Business Card Sense
  • Have financials ready
  • Offer Innovative Solutions
  • Responding to RFQs
  • Time for Questions and Answers will be provided

Registration is self service only and the audience will have the opportunity to ask  questions at the end of the training!

This presentation will arm you with knowledge on how to do business with Lockheed Martin.  As the process is similar with all government contractors, you will attain an understanding as to how to work with all government primes in general.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements (PC-based attendees):
WindowsR 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

System Requirements (MacintoshR-based attendees):
Mac OSR X 10.5 or newer

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This is a public service announcement (PSA) brought to you by Veteran Owned Business.   Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

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C–Source sought for A-E IDIQ Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah | SDVOSB/VOB Sources Sought

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

C–Source sought for A-E IDIQ Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah

Solicitation Number: W91238-11-S-0152

Agency: Department of the Army
Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location: USACE District, Sacramento
: Sources Sought
: Added: Jun 01, 2011 11:16 am
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT to be used for market analysis only to determine whether a minimum of 3 highly qualified A-E firms capable of performing all of the stated types of A-E services, exists within the small business community. ALL SMALL BUSINESS FIRMS INCLUDING 8(a) PROGRAM PARTICIPANT, HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS, SMALL DISADVANTAGED, WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS, VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OR SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SHOULD RESPOND TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

1. CONTRACT REQUIREMENT: The anticipated contract, when solicited, will be procured in accordance with the Brooks A-E Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Firms will be selected for negotiation based on their ability to demonstrate competence and qualifications for all of the required work elements. This procurement will be conducted under North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) 541310, FSC/PSC Code C211; SIC Code 8712. The Small business size standard for this code is $4.5M. To be considered Small Business under this NAICS code, the respondents average revenue for the last three fiscal years cannot be more than $4.5M; if the average revenue for the last three fiscal (3) years is over $4.5M, the respondent is classified as Large Business. All respondents, in response to this notice, MUST identify their business size relative to the NAICS code. Respondents are required to state in their response whether the firm is classified as a small business, 8(a) Program participant, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. All questions regarding this project or size standard should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Alicia Powell, at (916) 557-5138, fax (916) 557-7854, email Alicia.S.Powell@usace.army.mil. When the requirement is solicited, firms will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for all of the required work. The anticipated type of contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), 5 Year/ $5M, IDIQ contract. If the contract is a Small Business set aside FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, will be included in the contract. This clause requires that at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. The Secretary of the Army’s Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR) requirement will be incorporated into the anticipated contract. The annual CMR requirement will apply to each task order which is funded by Army dollars; supports an Army mission; which benefits or supports any Army military, civilian, or contractor personnel; or when the Army is the executive agency for the mission being supported. The A-E will be allowed to include their costs for compliance with the CMR requirement as a line item in their price proposal for each task order subject to the CMR requirement. Further information is available at https://cmra.army.mil.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The A-E services are to provide designs for a variety of alteration and repair projects and small new facilities. The projects may range in scope from a small study to a new project design of limited scope. The services required will be primarily architectural renovation, some of historical significance, for a variety of small projects and may also include design of new projects with limited scope. Input may be required by architects with a full complement of disciplines, civil/structural and mechanical/electrical engineering disciplines. Tasks may include maintenance and repair type projects and miscellaneous architectural and engineering services associated with military installations. Demolition of existing facilities may be required which will necessitate asbestos and /or lead based paint investigations with provisions for removal included in the design documents construction phase services may also be required. Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: project manager/engineer, architect, civil, structural, electrical, mechanical and environmental engineer, landscape architect and certified industrial hygienist will be required. This work will include all Architectural-Engineering (A-E) and related services necessary to complete the assigned task orders for design. A specific statement of work will be issued with each task order. All work and services will be located at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah.

3. QUALIFICATIONS: All interested Small Business firms, including 8(a) Program participants, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-owned Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business or Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business are encouraged to respond to this notice and may respond to this announcement by submitting a capability statement, which addresses the following key areas:

(a) TECHNICAL – Potential sources must submit a list of recent projects that demonstrate their knowledge and past experience relating to all the types of work described above. Submit only current and past clients (no more than 4 years previous). Also, include a brief description, identify if prime contractor, contract type (list by task order if IDIQ), contract or task order value, dollar value of work subcontracted, percent complete, if complete, date completed, customer POCs and current phone number. Identify the projects (list Federal Agencies and POCs and current Phone number) where the project management staffs have a good working relationship with Federal and or State agencies. The responses must be specific to each of the qualifications listed above to show that the respondent meets each qualification or has the skills and experience. If a response does not show that the respondent meets each of the qualifications and possesses the skills and experience, it will not be considered by the Government.

(b) MANAGEMENT (personnel/organizational staff experience, project management, etc.) – (1) The potential sources must identify their management staff in order to support the capability of concurrently managing over 20 open FFP task orders totaling approximately $1,000,000. (2) The management staff must be experienced in handling multiple complex environmental projects with a minimum of 5 years experience in work similar to that listed above. Identify which projects (submitted in (b)) where the management and technical staff have gained the experience.

4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. All interested Small Business firms, including 8(a) Program participants, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-owned Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business or Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business are encouraged to respond to this notice and may respond to this announcement by submitting statements of qualifications by following the instructions below. The qualification statement is limited to 6 pages, single sided total; however, your certification of type of small business (for 8(a) and HUBZone only) is required with this submittal, but will not be counted in the total pages. If a one page transmittal or cover page is included it will not be counted in the total pages. Two (2) copies in their entirety need to be provided. The responses must be specific to each of the qualifications listed above to show that the respondent meets each qualification or has the skills and experience; if a response does not show that the respondent meets each of the qualifications and possesses the skills and experience, it will not be considered by the Government. Again this is not a request for proposals or quotation; there is no solicitation available at this time. A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition as a set-aside for 8(a) program, HUBZone, small business, etc. or unrestricted is within the discretion of the Government. All responses are due to the US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, and Attention: Alicia Powell, 1325 J Street, Room 878, Sacramento, CA 95814-2922, not later than 4 p.m. (local time) on the response date, listed above. A hard copy response by the response date and time; no electronic responses will be accepted.

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USACE District, Sacramento, 1325 J. Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
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USACE District, Sacramento 1325 J. Street, Sacramento CA 95814
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Alicia Powell, 916-557-5138

USACE District, Sacramento

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If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

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SDVOSB and VOSB Sources Sought for Wilkes-Barre VAMC Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Sources Sought for SDVOSBs and VOSBs
Wilkes-Barre PA VAMC

G–Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program

Solicitation Number: VA24411RP0145
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Office: Wilkes-Barre VAMC
Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
: VA24411RP0145

: Sources Sought

Synopsis: The Wilkes Barre Veterans Affairs Medical Center (WBVAMC) is seeking sources under NAICS Code 624229 (size standard of $7 million) that are able to provide Health Care for Homeless Veteran (HCHV) services. Services shall be provided in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area. The contractor shall make available at least eight beds for WBVAMC Veterans. The contractor shall furnish each Veteran referred for care under this contract with the following basic services:

1. ROOM AND BOARD

2. LAUNDRY FACILITIES

3. THERAPEUTIC AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

In addition, the contractor shall provide treatment and discharge planning reflecting a team assessment of health, social and vocational needs and the involvement of the Veteran, the VA staff and appropriate community resources in resolving problems and setting goals.

The contractor shall properly maintain its facilities, and the VA shall have no responsibility for paying or reimbursing the contractor for such expenses. The contract facility shall:

1. Have a current occupancy permit issued by the local and state governments in the jurisdiction where the facility is located

2. Be in compliance with existing standards of State safety codes and local, and/or State health and sanitation codes

3. Be licensed under State or local authority as a personal care home

4. Be accredited by the State

5. Be equipped with operational air conditioning /heating systems

6. Be kept clean free of dirt, grime, mold, or other hazardous substances and damaged noticeably detract from the overall appearance

7. Be equipped with first aid equipment and an evacuation plan in case of emergency

8. Have windows and doors that can be opened and closed in accordance with manufacturer standards

The purpose of this notice is to perform market research to determine if there is interest from the following socio-economic categories: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUB Zone, Small Disadvantaged Business (8a), Woman Owned Small Business, Small Business, or other.

In accordance with VA Acquisition Regulation 852.219-10 a SDVOSB is defined as a small business concern, not less than 51% of which is owned by service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51% of the stock of which is owned by service-disabled veterans (or eligible surviving spouses). Further the management and daily business operations are controlled by service-disabled veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran. In addition the business meets size standard for NAICS Code 621111 stated above and is verified for ownership and control and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, http://www.VetBiz.gov.

Moreover qualified SDVOSB concern agree that in the performance of the contract, at least 50% of the cost of personnel for contract performance will be spent for employees of the concern or employees of other service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns.

Contractors responding to this Sources Sought Notice need to provide the following information to Rachel.turk@va.gov no later than noon on Monday 7 March 2011: Company Name, Address, Phone Number, Point of Contact, Teaming Arrangements (i.e. subcontracts) and Socioeconomic Status.

Contracting Office Address:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Wilkes Barre VAMC Acquisitions (049E)
1111 E End Blvd
Wilkes Barre PA 18711-0030

Point of Contact:
Rachel A. Turk, Contracting Officer
rachel.turk@va.gov

Details: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d958add4649bbfaec139e1b6e4240b79&tab=core&_cview=0

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Free Florida SBA Veteran Outreach Event – September 18, 2009 – Miami Airport Hilton Hotel – Veteran Owned Business News

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

The following is important information for Veteran Owned Businesses and relates to the upcoming Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Veterans Outreach Event in Miami, Florida:

Free Veteran Outreach Event

Date: Friday, September 18, 2009
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Place: Miami Airport Hilton Hotel
(5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126)

Details:

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Florida District Office is pleased to invite you to their Veteran Outreach Event. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Miami Airport Hilton Hotel located at 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126. For directions, please call the Miami Airport Hilton Hotel at (305) 262-1000.

THIS EVENT IS FREE, AND PARKING AT THE HOTEL FOR THOSE PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT IS $5.00 PER VEHICLE.

If you are a veteran or an active duty veteran currently in transition, this event is for you. Among the topics to be discussed are:

  1. SBA Programs and Services
  2. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009;
  3. SBA Loan Programs
  4. SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
  5. Access to Government Contracts
  6. Veteran’s Administration Programs and Benefits for Veterans

To register for this event, please do the following:

  1. Send an e-mail message to:  frank.velasco@sba.gov by no later than Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
  2. In your e-mail message, please provide your company name (if applicable), names of those persons accompanying you, your e-mail address, telephone, and your address with county name.

Contact Information:

Frank A. Velasco, Business Development Specialist
Veterans Affairs Officer
U. S. Small Business Administration
South Florida District Office
100 South Biscayne Boulevard, 7th Floor
Miami, Florida 33131
Ph: (305) 536-5521 ext. 122
Fx: (202) 481-1970

E-mail: frank.velasco@sba.gov
Web: www.sba.gov/fl/south

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The information provided above is for purely for informational purposes and is relevant to Veteran Owned, Active Duty Owned, Reservists Owned and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses throughout the United States.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com, its staff, its partners and its publishers are in no way associated with or benefiting from providing such information.  Please contact the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com support department if you feel the information provided above is in any way inaccurate: support@VeteranOwnedBusiness.com.

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Open House Discussion: Eastern Colorado Health Care System Replacement Hospital In Aurora, Colorado

Friday, August 21st, 2009

The following is important information for Veteran Owned Businesses and relates to the upcoming Open House discussion related to Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System Replacement Hospital In Aurora, Colorado:

Open House Date: Wednesday August 26, 2009
Download brochure by clicking here: VA Outreach Event

Details:

If you own a commercial construction related business, you are invited to attend an Open House to discuss business opportunities for the Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System Replacement Hospital In Aurora, Colorado.

This is an invitation for commercial construction businesses who are:
• Veteran Owned Small Business
• 8(a) Certified
• Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
• Small Business
• Small Disadvantaged Business
• Woman-Owned Small Business
• Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)

A Colorado’s SBA representative will be available to discuss the assistance the SBA can provide small businesses and new programs available through the SBA which give you the opportunity to participate in one of Colorado’s largest commercial construction projects.

This event will be held at the Police Protective Association (PPA) Event Center:

Wednesday August 26, 2009
From 4:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.
2105 Decatur St
Denver, CO 80211-5125

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This event organized by
B&M Construction
This event is sponsored by:
McCarthy | Balfour Beatty | GH Phipps
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Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in this informative session.
Refreshments will be served.
RSVP by August 22, 2009
Online: www.ghphipps.com/event/openhouse.asp or
Phone: 303-389-3880 (please leave your name and number)
This event will be limited to the first 200 individuals who register, so don’t delay!

Download a PDF of this event by clicking here: VA Outreach Event

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The information provided above is for purely for informational purposes and is relevant to Veteran Owned, Active Duty Owned, Reservists Owned and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses throughout the United States.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com, its staff, its partners and its publishers are in no way associated with or benefiting from providing such information.  Please contact the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com support department if you feel the information provided above is in any way inaccurate: support@VeteranOwnedBusiness.com.

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