SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Checkpoint Service Contract Upgrade
- Notice Date
- 3/23/2023 8:02:13 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 811210
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- Contracting Office
- 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39157
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25623Q0672
- Response Due
- 3/30/2023 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 04/29/2023
- Point of Contact
- Sametra Collins, Contract Specialist, Phone: 601-206-6945
- E-Mail Address
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sametra.collins@va.gov
(sametra.collins@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI) Page 4 of 4 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 a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) 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 RFI 1. Title: Checkpoint Service Contract Upgrade 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the NCO 16 on behalf of Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks intends on issuing shortly for the following: TEMP136 1 Sensor - Water Detection - Water Bug probe - probe requires 12/24 v ac/dc 2 eCMS Item Line ID 31703136 TEMP105 2 Ether Base. Labor Quote for CBOC install, Pharmacy, and Lab Recal. 5 days onsite to include travel time and expenses. 1 eCMS Item Line ID 31703137 TEMPTRAIN 3 Training and Installation package, 5 days onsite. To include travel time and expenses 7 eCMS Item Line ID 31703138 TEMP125 4 Sensor with a Temperature and Humidity Probe 16 eCMS Item Line ID 31703139 TEMP135 5 Sensor with Thermocouple Probe 3 eCMS Item Line ID 31703140 TEMP140SS 6 Recalibration Service on stainless steel probes 2 eCMS Item Line ID 31703141 TEMP140SP 7 Recalibration for a Snap Probe 1 eCMS Item Line ID 31703142 TEMP127 8 Dual Temp Probe Sensor 2 eCMS Item Line ID 31703143 9 Dual Probe 1 eCMS Item Line ID 31703144 TEMP121 10 Sensor with Snap Calibration Probe (-40 to 50 degrees C) 21 eCMS Item Line ID 31703145 TEMP125 11 Sensor with a Temperature and Humidity Probe 7 eCMS Item Line ID 31703146 TEMP122 12 Sensor with Ultra Low Temperature Probe 4 eCMS Item Line ID 31703147 The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code _811219____ is 100-500 employees. 3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI: 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? If so, please provide authorized distributor letter. 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: ________________________________________________ Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________ e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ 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 Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI to assist the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks 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 RFI shall be submitted no later than 10:00am (CST), March 30, 2023 via email to sametra.collins@va.gov RFI responses are due by 10:00am (CST), Friday, March 30, 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to sametra.collins@va.gov The subject line shall read: Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks Checkpoint Service Contract Upgrade 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 RFI. Information provided will be used solely by Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks Purchasing and Contract Team. 7. Contact Information: Sametra Collins sametra.collins@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated! 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.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs G V Sonny Montgomery V A Medical Center 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
- Zip Code: 39216
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 39216
- Record
- SN06629111-F 20230325/230323230118 (samdaily.us)
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