SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Colorectal Examination Table
- Notice Date
- 7/19/2022 1:57:03 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) Gilbert AZ 85297 USA
- ZIP Code
- 85297
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26222Q1305
- Response Due
- 7/26/2022 4:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 08/25/2022
- Point of Contact
- DEBBY ABRAHAM, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Phone: (562)766-2225
- E-Mail Address
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DEBBY.ABRAHAM@VA.GOV
(DEBBY.ABRAHAM@VA.GOV)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- RFI 36C26222Q1305 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). 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. IAW 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. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought/RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112 (size standard of 1000 employees). Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought/RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Long Beach Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources who can provide a Colorectal Examination Table instrument that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System: Salient Characteristics Colorectal Examination Table Must provide one (1) chair for minor procedures in the colorectal clinic. Must allow for knee-chest position (jackknife position) for better visualization and improved exposure without having to lean over the patient. Must improve ability for clinic hemorrhoidal banding for both exams and for in office procedures by having extra padding therefore more comfortable for the patient which also allow for easier retraction by the assistants in a more comfortable position for the patient and the assistants. Must support other procedures as follows: hemorrhoidal banding, incision and drainage, botox injections for anal stenosis, external thrombosed hemorrhoid excisions, drain/seton management, complex wound care. Sacral decubitus care Pilonidal disease management Rigid proctoscopy Rigid proctosigmoidoscopy Anoscopy with biopsy The chair must be able to tilt at least 30 degrees. This chair will also allow for trendelenberg, which can be used in conjunction with the jackknife position for added visualization and comfort for the patient so the patient won t feel like they re going to fall off the bed. It allows them to relax, which also allows for a better and more thorough exam. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? (4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) If you intend to sub contract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to sub contracted work and completion of job. (7) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA Advantage, any VA National Contract, or a NASA SEWP contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (8) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (9) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. (10) Please submit your capabilities statement illustrating your organizations ability to meet the described salient characteristics or equal to items for planning purposes; show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that all equal to items"" meet all the salient characteristics. (11) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (12) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Debby.Abraham@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than July 26,2022 at 16:00 PST. All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. If a solicitation is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to that solicitation separately IAW the specifications of that solicitation announcement. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI notice is not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: VA LOMA LINDA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM 11201 Benton Street, LOMA LINDA 92357
- Zip Code: 92357
- Zip Code: 92357
- Record
- SN06394632-F 20220721/220719230100 (samdaily.us)
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