SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- 640-21-3-280-0062 Ultrasound System Versana Active 1.5 ultrasound system or Equal
- Notice Date
- 7/13/2021 10:02:17 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334510
— Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261) MATHER CA 95655 USA
- ZIP Code
- 95655
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26121Q0909
- Response Due
- 7/20/2021 4:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 08/04/2021
- Point of Contact
- Jose Hernandez, Contracting Specialist, Phone: 916-561-7489
- E-Mail Address
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jose.hernandez1@va.gov
(jose.hernandez1@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21 Network Contracting Office (NCO) is conducting Market Research through this source sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses within registered under NAICS code 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing; PSC Code 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies that meets the following specifications for one time buy. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their business size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, small veteran owned, or service-disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NAICS 334510. Consistent with Public Law 109-461 VA's Veterans First Contracting Program , first priority would be given to SDVOSB and VOSB concerns, should there be sufficient firms available to compete under a set aside if the requirement goes to solicitation. If insufficient veteran owned and small business response is received to establish the basis for setting this action aside for other than large business participation, then the action will be advertised as full and open competition, in which case, all interested parties responding shall be eligible to bid. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. All information submitted in response to this Sources Sought notice become property of the Government. 1. Background: The VA Palo Alto is requesting the purchase of 10 (ten) Portable Ultrasound Systems. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Palo Alto Polytrauma/Headache Center of Excellence has a requirement for diagnostic ultrasound units. The Polytrauma Headache of Center s mission is to provide non-pharmacologic treatments, including physical modalities and interventions to Veterans and Service Members with a history of polytrauma and brain injury. Services provided include tension and migraine-like headache treatment. Ultrasound equipment is needed to be able to diagnose and provide cutting edge rehabilitation care. 2. Supply Specifications / Salient Characteristics: Versana Active 1.5 ultrasound system Or Equal Provide a cart based diagnostic ultrasound system Provide a system that is lightweight with an integrated rechargeable battery to move the unit from clinic to clinic/office to office Monitor for viewing Customizable user settings Settings to improve detail, contrast, and reduce noise/clutter Zoom-in and pan out settings Transducers for various depths Must include involve viewing of most neuro, Musculo, skeletal and vascular areas Provide data reports, no PHI/PII will be used System will not be connected to the VA network. Meets all VA privacy/security requirements. Vendor to provide training to staff on the VR system. 3. Warranty and Support: Warranty and support must cover all requirement components in accordance with standard manufacturer s specifications. Delivery Location: Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94304 REQUESTED RESPONSES: The intent of this Sources Sought is to establish sources to define the procurement strategy (e.g set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that VA intends to post soon. Interested contractors are requested to respond in accordance with the following: 1. Please respond to this Sources Sought if you can provide the exact brand name products listed above. In the response please cite your business size status. a. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. b. DISTRIBUTORS: You must provide proof that you are an authorized distributor. VA does not accept grey market items. 2. Please respond to this Sources Sought if you can provide supplies that may be determined EQUIVALENT (Or Equal) to the products listed in the table in the background section above. Please provide details on the proposed EQUIVALENT products such as Manufacturer Name, Part Number, and Description. a. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. b. DISTRIBUTORS: You must provide proof that you are an authorized distributor. VA does not accept grey market items. CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESPONSE DUE DATE: Please email all responses to jose.hernandez1@va.gov. Please respond to this Sources Sought no later than July 20, 2021 by 4:00PM CST. DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: VA Palo Alto 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto 94304
- Zip Code: 94304
- Zip Code: 94304
- Record
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