SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Defibrillator for Cardiology (VA-23-00048542)
- Notice Date
- 2/28/2023 5:41:28 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334510
— Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39157
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25623Q0526
- Response Due
- 3/7/2023 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 03/12/2023
- Point of Contact
- Oney.kelly@va.gov, Oney Kelly, Phone: 713-791-1414
- E-Mail Address
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Oney.Kelly@va.gov
(Oney.Kelly@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Page 6 of 6 Page 6 of 6 DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Sources Sought (SS) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice 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. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this SS. 1. Title: LifePak 15 Defibrillator & Accessories 2. Purpose: The purpose of this SS is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation. VA intends on issuing a solicitation for LifePak 15 Defibrillator Accessories identified below: Item Description Unit Quantity LIFEPAK 15 V4 Monitor/Defib LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 99577-001955 EA 2 Ship Kit- Quick Combo Therapy Cable LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 41577-000285 EA 2 LP15 AC Power Adapter LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 11140-000098 EA 2 AC Power Cord LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 11140-000015 EA 2 LP 15 Lithium-ion Battery 5.7 amp hrs LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 21330-001176 EA 2 Attachment Kit - LP15 Power Adapter LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 11577-000019 EA 2 Masimo LNCS DCI, Adult Sp02 only Reusable Sensor LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 11996-000324 EA 2 Masimo RED LNC, Patient Cable, 10 FT LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 11996-000324 EA 2 Standard hard paddles for use w/LIFEPAK 15 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 11130-000061 EA 2 Electrode EDGE QUIK-COMBO Adult LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 11996-000091 EA 2 The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334510 is 1,250 employees 3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this SS. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the SS: a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): _______________________________ e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 334510 NAICS code? Please provide proof of qualifications. f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (SS) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this SS in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. 5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this SS shall be submitted to Oney.kelly@va.gov. SS responses are due by 13:00PM (CST), Tuesday, March 07 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to Oney.kelly@va.gov. The subject line shall read: 36C25623Q0526 LifePak 15 Defibrillator & Accessories. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the SS. Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team. 7. Contact Information: Oney Kelly Oney.kelly@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated! DISCLAIMER: This Source 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.
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