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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 SAM #7589
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- Sources Sought Brand Name Karl Storz Laparoscopic Instruments Philadelphia VA Medical Center

Notice Date

9/8/2022 4:47:31 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) PITTSBURGH PA 15215 USA
 

ZIP Code

15215
 

Solicitation Number

36C24422Q0865
 

Response Due

9/13/2022 2:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

10/13/2022
 

Point of Contact

Jason May, Contract Specialist, Phone: 412-822-2227
 

E-Mail Address

Jason.May2@va.gov
(Jason.May2@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 9 of 9 *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 9 THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time; and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Because this is a Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bids, Request for Quotations, or a Request for Proposal. Do not submit a proposal or quote. This market research is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this sources sought notice. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Any contract that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of a competitive process. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. See instructions on page 4. Karl Storz Laparoscopic Instruments (Brand Name Only) BACKGROUND: The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center Bariatrics Department has a new requirement for additional Karl Storz laparoscopic instruments and sterilization tray sets. Due to the number of surgical procedures performed in the Operating Room and turn-around times, additional instruments are needed. The instruments would be shared among various specialties in the performance of cases performed in the operating room. Without the additional laparoscopic instruments, the VA would not be able to accommodate additional surgical procedures. Brand Name requirement SCOPE: The laparoscopic instruments are used to perform laparoscopic cases of all types including bariatric surgeries. The additional instruments will allow for optimized workflow through the operating room and sterile processing department. This is a brand name only requirement and a firm fixed price acquisition. REQUIREMENT: LINE ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 01 33410ML Clickline Long Kelly Dissect/Grasp FCPS Insert, Long DBL Action Jaws, 5MM x 43CM 6 02 33410R Clickline Right Angle Dissect Grasp FCPS Insert, Double Action Jaws, 5MM x 43CM 3 03 26778UF Monopolar Dissecting L-Shaped Electrode, 5Mmx43CM 3 04 34410DZ Clickline Biopsy Punch Forceps Insert W/2 Teeth, Single Action Jaws, 5MMx43CM 3 05 33410ON Clickline Fenestrated Grasp FCPS Insert Fine Serrations, Single Action 5MMx43CM 3 06 33410WTD Clickline DBL Action Wavy Grasping FCPS W/Teeth, Insert, Atraumatic, 5MMx43CM 3 07 33410FG Clickline Fundus Grasping Forceps Insert Double Action, Atraumatic Teeth, 5MMx43CM 6 08 33410C Clickline Bowel Grasper Forceps Insert, Fenestrated Double Action Jaws, 5MMx43CM 12 09 33400 Clickline Insulated Outer Tube, 5MMx43CM 21 10 33126 Clickline Plastic Handle with Disengageable Ratchet 21 11 33121 Clickline Plastic Handle without Ratchet 9 12 26178KAR Koh Macro Needle Holder, Axial Handle W/Ratchet, Right Curved Jaws, 5MMx43CM 3 13 2678KAL Koh Macro Needle Holder, Axial Handle W/Ratchet, Left Curved Jaws, 5MMx43CM 3 14 26031SO S-Shaped Tissue Retractors, 2/Set Width: 10MM, Length:17CM 3 15 26006M Monopolar High Frequency Cord W/8MM Plug F/Covidien Electrosurgical Units, 300CM 3 16 26178T Palpation Probe W/CM Markings, 5MMx43CM 3 17 37460LH Metal Suction/Irrigation Tube Only with Lateral Holes, 5MMx43CM 3 18 KSZ-27717D Container System, Extra LRG DM: 27 L x 11 W x 8 H 3 Specific Tasks: The vendor must provide all requirements listed on quotation and statement of need. Delivery: Hours of operation in the warehouse are 07:30am 02:30pm ET, Monday-Friday excluding Holidays The warehouse must receive all instruments and PO# must be on outside of shipping box for easy identification Deliveries will not take place on Federal Holidays HOLIDAY MONTH New Year s Day January Martin Luther King s Birthday January President s Day February Memorial Day May Independence Day July Labor Day September Columbus Day October Veterans Day November Thanksgiving Day November Christmas Day December Juneteenth June Address: Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA. 19104 Attn. RCV, PO# Mark for: Melanie White, OR Nurse Manager Place of Performance: Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA. 19104 Period of Performance: 30 DAYS ARO Warranty: Manufacturer s Warranty 1 year from the date of receipt at the Medical Center REQUEST FOR INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS: 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 mentioned above. Responses to this RFI should include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and point of contact e-mail, DUNS Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 339112 (size standard of 1000 employees). Please answer the following questions: 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.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If not, can you provide additional information shown below. This is to confirm compliance with the non-manufacturer rule IAW 13 CFR 121.406(b) Nonmanufacturers. Does your company exceed 500 employees; Primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied; Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice; Obtained an individual or class waiver? 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). 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? If you intend to subcontract 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 subcontracted work and completion of job. Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? 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. Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics detailed above and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. Please provide your UEI SAM number. This RFI will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received via e-mail to Jason.May2@va.gov no later than, 17:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on September 13, 2022. This notice will help the VA in determining available potential sources only. Do not contact VA Medical Center staff regarding this requirement, as they are not authorized to discuss this matter related to this procurement action. All questions will be addressed by the Contracting Specialist, Jason May. Questions or responses will include the Source Sought number in the subject line. All firms responding to this Request for Information are advised that their response is not a request for proposal, therefore will not be considered for a contract award. Any interested business concern must submit a no longer that 10-page capability statement addressing its ability to meet the requirements listed above to Capability Statement shall include a statement regarding how the business concern is engaged in wholesale trade and normally sells the item being supplied and how the business concern will take ownership of the items being delivered. Vendors shall also provide certification, evidence that they are an authorized distributor of the Original Equipment Manufacturer. If a solicitation is issued, information will be posted on the SAM web site for all qualified interested parties at a later date and interested parties must respond to the solicitation to be considered for award. This notice does not commit the government to contract for any supplies or services. The government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Request for Information. Information will only be accepted in writing by e-mail to Contracting Officer at Jason.May2@va.gov. 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. 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. End of Document
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/be75cc5e606b4783b0ce9472517542d5/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia 19104-4551, USA

Zip Code: 19104-4551

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06458431-F 20220910/220908230133 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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