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65 -- FibroScan RFI - Attachment

Notice Date: 1/19/2017
Notice Type: Attachment
NAICS: 339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Contracting Office: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs;Strategic Acquisition Center;10300 Spotsylvania Ave;Fredericksburg VA 22408
ZIP Code: 22408
Solicitation Number: VA11917N0139
Response Due: 1/27/2017
Archive Date: 2/26/2017
Point of Contact: Hector J Hernandez
E-Mail Address: 479-8450<br
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Non-Invasive Transient Elastography Device - FibroScan Ž NOTICE OF ACTION: This is a Request for Information (RFI) Only. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Acquisition Operations, Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) is seeking potential Large Business and Small Business with a special emphasis on Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) vendors capable of providing Non-Invasive Transient Elastography Devices - FibroScan Ž to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This RFI is for a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) product that will potentially meet future VA requirements. The non-invasive technique of Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE) appears to be the approach of choice and has been endorsed by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. This has been validated in over 1,200 publications on the effectiveness, efficacy and accuracy of VCTE to help aid Physicians in their treatment of Liver Disease. Consistent with their mission, the HIV, Hepatitis, and Public Health Pathogens Programs (HHPHP) Program Office is pursuing an enterprise-wide contract vehicle that would enable VA medical facilities to obtain VCTE with Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP) software equipment (including components and service plans). Due to the relatively new non-invasive approach to diagnosing liver fibrosis with VCTE only one manufacturer has been readily identified by the Department of Veterans Affairs that can fulfill this requirement. Paris based EchosensTM is the manufacturer of FibroScan Ž. EchosensTM is currently partnered with one SDVOSB in the United States. This SDVOSB is currently the only U.S. authorized distributor known to the Department of Veterans Affairs. FibroScan Ž works by emitting a small pulse of energy, and through the use of VCTE technology, calculates the speed of this energy to give healthcare providers an immediate measure of the stiffness of the liver. FibroScan Ž with CAP software calculates a surrogate marker that correlates with hepatic steatosis. FibroScan Ž is being utilized at approximately 50 VA Medical Centers (VAMC). These devices were procured independently by each VAMC either directly from the manufacturer or through the authorized distributor. INFORMATION REQUESTED: Interested parties should submit a Capability Statement no more than five (5) pages that provides the following information: Business Size: Type of Business of Prime Contractor (Check all applicable boxes) Large Small (check type of Small Business below, if applicable) Small Disadvantaged Business (SBA Certified) Women-Owned Small Business HUB Zone Small Business (SBA Certified) Veteran Owned Small Business* Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business* 8(a) Small Business (SBA Certified) *If SDVOSB or VOSB indicate if your company is certified in VA s VetBiz (www.vip.vetbiz.gov) repository. Does your company maintain any Schedule Contracts (e.g., GSA, GWAC etc.)? If so, list where the required services are offered (please provide the contract number, expiration date, and Government point of contact). Any current or historical contracts related to this requirement: Contract Number Contract Type Total Contract Value Period of Performance Brief Project Requirement Description Prime or subcontractor The Government intends to use one of the following the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 339112: Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing However, if this is not the most applicable code to classify this requirement please suggest a more appropriate code. RESPONSES: Responses are due via email to Mr. Hector J. Hernandez, Contract Specialist, hector.hernandez2@va.gov and Ms. Katharine Lindner, Contract Specialist, katharine.lindner@va.gov no later than 1:00 p.m. EST, January 27, 2017. NOTE: The purpose of this RFI is to collect responses from all businesses regardless of business type and size. Responses from SDVOSB/VOSB are highly encouraged. DISCLAIMER: This RFI 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. Therefore, the Government recommends vendors submit electronic versions of documentation, white papers, and other relevant information. The Government is not obligated to provide comments to vendor submissions. Contracting Office Address: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center 10300 Spotsylvania Ave Suite 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408 Points of Contact: Primary: Mr. Hector J. Hernandez, Contract Specialist hector.hernandez2@va.gov Alternate: Ms. Katharine Lindner, Contract Specialist katharine.lindner@va.gov
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