SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- 598-23-3-784-0434 - ATLAS 500 Corneal Topographer Little Rock VAMC
- Notice Date
- 7/15/2023 2:42:26 PM
- 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
- 36C25623Q1446
- Response Due
- 7/20/2023 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/19/2023
- Point of Contact
- LaTonya Mack, Contract Specialist, Phone: 601-206-6964
- E-Mail Address
-
latonya.mack@va.gov
(latonya.mack@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- 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: (Brand Name Only) -ATLAS 500 CORNEAL TOPOGRAPHER- Little Rock VAMC 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: Item No Or Stock# Description quantity/Unit 000000-2504-6 682-1AT500IT 1 CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC. | ATLAS 500 CORNEAL TOPOGRAPHER| DEVICE WITH FIXED HEAD REST FOR MOUNTING ON INSTRUMENT TABLE INCLUDING DUST COVER AND CHIN REST PAPER 1 EA 000000-2504-6 682-20WKSTUS 2 CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC. | ZEISS PC WORKSTATION (22'' TOUCH| DISPLAY MEDICAL GRADE PANEL PC) WITH PRE-INSTALLED ATLAS 500 OPERATOR SOFTWARE (US VERSION), INCLUDING MOUSE AND KEYBOARD 1 EA 000000-2504-6 682-30T1060I 3 CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC. | INSTRUMENT TABLE IT 1060.I WITH| MONITOR BRACKET 1 EA 000000-2504-6 682-30ACCSKS 4 CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC. | SLIDING KEYBOARD TRAY 1 EA The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334510 is 1,250 Employees. STATEMENT OF WORK Background: CAVHS currently has an Atlas Corneal Topographer that is at end of life. Scope of Work: Salient characteristics of the item required. This unit is used by all four eye clinics to watch for the progression of corneal dystrophies This device measures cornea prior to cataract surgery and for medically necessary contact lenses. It is used to follow patients following cornea surgery and to look for irregularities in the cornea in patients with visual problems. The unit currently in the Hot Springs clinic is outdated and does not communicate into our electronic records system. The current unit, due to age, is not always reliable. A stand-alone unit that does NOT require a connection to the internet or access to the Cloud for operation. Dimensions must be 52 L X 37 W x50 H to be able to fit in the area designated Manufacture s name must be Carl Zeiss Device with fixed headrests for mounting on instrument table including dust cover and chin rest paper. PC workstation (22 touch display medical grade panel pc) with re-installed Atlas 500 operator software (us version), Including mouse anti keyboard Analyzes 15 digital images per second Sliding Keyboard Tray Customize colors and scales Automatically design lenses to your preferences customizing fitting options Delivery: Vendor shall deliver equipment no later than 30-days from the date of award. Four units to be delivered to each of the following sites Monday Friday (Excluding National Holidays), 8am 4:30pm: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Warehouse 2200 Fort Roots Dr. North Little Rock, AR. 72114 6. 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. 7. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The Little Rock VA Medical Center 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 Little Rock AR VAMC 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. 8. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 3:00pm (CST), Monday, July 17, 2023 via email to latonya.mack@va.gov RFI responses are due by 11:00am (CST) Thursday, July 20, 2023 size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to latonya.mack@va.gov. The subject line shall read: NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16. 9. Contact Information: LaTonya G Mack LaTonya.Mack@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veteran Affairs Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Sys Deliver to: bldg 182 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock 72114
- Zip Code: 72114
- Zip Code: 72114
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