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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JUNE 23, 2023 SAM #7878
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- SEPG 256560 / TANGO REFLEX NEO / 598-23-3-784-0173 (VA-23-00067412)

Notice Date

6/21/2023 9:47:34 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
 

ZIP Code

39157
 

Solicitation Number

36C25623Q1279
 

Response Due

6/28/2023 12:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

08/27/2023
 

Point of Contact

REGGIE CLARK, Contracting Officer, Phone: 601-206-7054
 

E-Mail Address

reginald.clark@va.gov
(reginald.clark@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI) 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 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: TANGO REFLEX NEO 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 VA intends on issuing shortly for the following: Salient Characteristics of Tango Reflex SLT/YAG Unique Features and Performance Characteristics of Instrumentation Must be manufactured by Ellex Inc. Cooled by a fan Electrical Requirements 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 800VA Laser Source Q switches Nd:YAG Must come with a table compatible with the laser Must have coaxial illumination Must have an aiming beam Must have less than a 1.5mJ breakdown in energy Must minimize the risk of under-dosing or over-dosing the energy and ensuring the desired therapeutic effects Must deliver an optimal Red Reflex to enhance floater visibility and spatial context Must have both on-axis and off-axis modes Must have a green aiming beam that provides the highest degree of contrast in the red reflex background resulting in a greater targeting accuracy SLT Mode Laser source Q-Switch, Wavelength Green: 532mm Energy 0.3 to 2.6 mj per pulse, continuously variable Pulse width 3ns Spot Size 400um Illumination LED light source Aiming Beam red 635nm, adjustable intensity YAG Mode Laser Source Q-switched Nd:YAG Wavelength infrared: 1064nm Energy 0.3 to 10mj per pulse, continuously variable Pulse Width 4ns Burst Mode 1,2 and 3 pulses per burst, selectable Spot Size 8um Offset 0, 100 to 50um, continuously variable Illumination True Coaxial Illumination Aiming Beam green 515nm, adjustable intensity Must weigh 31kg, 60Ilb (laser only) Must be 57 x 75 x 44cm (dimensions) The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code _339112__________ is _1000___________ (employees or dollars). 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? 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 CAVS 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 in order to assist the CAVS 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 14:00 (CST), June 28, 2023 via email to reginald.clark@va.gov RFI responses are due by 12:00pm (CST), Wednesday, June 28, 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to reginald.clark@va.gov The subject line shall read: TANGO REFLEX NEO. 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 CAVS as Market Research and will not be released outside of the CAVS Purchasing and Contract Team. 7. Contact Information: Reggie Clark Reginald.clark@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/6b49c014274848adacb97f615144dd58/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 4300 W 7th Street, Little Rock 72205, USA

Zip Code: 72205

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06723509-F 20230623/230621230123 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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