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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MARCH 11, 2017 FBO #5587
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65 -- ACT-Dermatology Laser CB EQ041 - Attachment

Notice Date

3/9/2017
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

334510 — Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Program Contracting Activity Central;6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300;Independence OH 44131
 

ZIP Code

44131
 

Solicitation Number

VA70117N0091
 

Response Due

3/20/2017
 

Archive Date

5/19/2017
 

Point of Contact

Jacquelyn Wise
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT #VA701-17-N-0091 The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources that can provide a Dermatology Laser as part of the initial outfitting and activation of the new VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. The scope of work will include delivery to the destination (FOB Destination). Some items may require installation/training. Interested vendors will be asked to identify whether they are able to provide installation/training in addition to delivery of the item. Vendors will provide this information as a part of the attached excel spreadsheet, titled Interested Vendor Response Summary, which they will complete and return with their submission. Please note, the site is considered an active construction site while the construction contractor is still performing work. Personnel that will be providing delivery/installation services will be required to wear safety gear such as hard hats, over the ankle boots, reflective safety vests, eye protection, and gloves. The Vendor will be required to coordinate delivery or delivery/installation/training (as applicable) with the designated Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) after award. The estimated timeframe for delivery/installation is NLT June 1, 2017. However, since the construction contractor is still on site, delivery dates may need to be adjusted to accommodate the construction/facility activation schedule. Descriptions of the items are listed below. This sources sought notice is for market research purposes only. A determination on the contract type, mechanism for procuring the services, and possible set-aside will not be made by the Government until after the market research has been completed. No proposals are being requested or accepted under this synopsis. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for the requirement is 334510 Laser equipment, electromedical, manufacturing and the size standard is 1,250 employees or less. REQUESTED INFORMATION FROM INTERESTED VENDORS Qualified companies are encouraged to respond. Responses should provide the following information in response to this sources sought announcement: Business name and address; Name of company representative and their business title; Nature of business, pertinent details and experience; Business size as it relates to the NAICS code 334510 (and other recommended NACIS codes as applicable) and associated SBA size standard; For small businesses responding, please include in your response whether your business is able to provide the items as (1) a small business manufacturer or (2) a small business non-manufacturer providing items manufactured by a domestic small business manufacturer (ref. Non-manufacturing Rule requirements at 13 CFR § 121.406). If providing a percentage of the items as a small business manufacturer or non-manufacturer, please identify the approximate percentage of the items that would be manufactured by a large business. If your small business fits into a socioeconomic category, please indicate the socioeconomic category/categories. If identifying as a Veteran-owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), please indicate if your company is CVE certified by the Center for Verification and Evaluation to be eligible for the VA Veterans First Contracting Program. A completed copy of the Interested Vendor Response Summary excel sheet, to include identification of the following: Which group of items that your company can provide; Approximate lead times for manufacturing and/or shipping; Suggested NAICS code (if different from 334510); Any small business manufactures of the items; Whether your company if capable of installing/training and/or configuring the items in addition to delivery; Whether your company would likely provide the brand name item or an equivalent. *Note: If an equivalent item is suggested, please attach relevant cut sheets to your submission; and Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of these services (e.g. General Service Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules). PROCEDURES Interested vendors should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead including the above information. Please do not provide quotes or bids. Cut sheets/specification sheets may be provided. Responses must be submitted no later than 3:00 PM (EST), March 20, 2017 via email to Jacquelyn.wise@va.gov and Robert.Blasko@va.gov. This Sources Sought Notice is a required component of a complete and systematic process to evaluate interested parties in order to minimize cost both to potentially interested parties and the Government. Interested sources are also encouraged to submit product literature in response to this notice. Any submission of such product literature or catalog cut sheets will be treated separate from, and will have no bearing on, any subsequent evaluation of proposals submitted in response to any resulting future formal Request for Proposal. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice or Government use of any information provided. Elaborate proposals or pricing information are neither required nor desired. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective are encouraged. No solicitation document exists for this request for Sources Sought. This notice is for informational purposes only; it is not a request for proposals nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended into responding to this sources sought announcement. Contracting Office Address: Program Contracting Activity Central 6150 Oak Tree Blvd. Independence, OH 44131 Place of Performance: VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Research Facility located at: 1700 N. Wheeling Street Aurora, CO 80045 ITEMS Dermatology Laser (JSN M8525.A) Quantity: 1 RA Medical Pharos Excimer Laser (EX-308) or equal Specifications/Salient Characteristics Xenon chloride laser to provide concentrated, high dose 308nm monochromatic UVB phototherapy directly to the psoriatic lesions and depigmented limiting exposure to surrounding health tissue. Wavelength of 308-nm Gas XeCl mix Spot Size Adjustable from 3.24 cm to 2 mm round with constant fluence Laser Handpiece w/ integrated adjustable spot size and aiming beam Aiming Beam Profile Flat-Top, Non-Gaussian Set of 2 optical mirrors Liquid filled fiber optic cable Remote Interlock Laser Key Contractor shall ensure full operability of item at time of delivery. 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.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/ISC/OISC/VA70117N0091/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA701-17-N-0091 VA701-17-N-0091_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3326552&FileName=VA701-17-N-0091-001.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3326552&FileName=VA701-17-N-0091-001.docx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Deliver to;Eastern Colorado Heath Care System;1700 N. Wheeling Street;Aurora CO

Zip Code: 80045
 

Record

SN04430289-W 20170311/170309235110-6426ad877ca1eca36413b97c9c1202d2 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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