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6515--URETERSCOPES

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Level of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
Opps ID: NBD00159877198381619
Posted Date: Mar 15, 2023
Due Date: Mar 21, 2023
Solicitation No: 36C25623Q0621
Source: https://sam.gov/opp/7626368eb4...
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Notice ID
36C25623Q0621
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Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
  • Original Published Date: Mar 15, 2023 01:09 pm CDT
  • Original Response Date: Mar 21, 2023 10:00 am CDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Apr 05, 2023
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Little Rock , AR 72205
Description
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16
Request For Information (RFI)
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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: _____ Ureteroscopes_________________

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 Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) intends on issuing shortly for the following:

Model / Part Number
Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment
Qty
WA2UR23A
Ureteroscope DualCH, StraightOC, 430mm
3
WA2BSKTB
rapid refresh privacy curtain installation kit
3






The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code _339112____ is ____________ (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? 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 CAVHS 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 CAVHS 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 21, 2023 via email to stephaniewatts@va.gov

RFI responses are due by 10:00am (CST), Tuesday, March 21, 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to stephaniewatts@va.gov The subject line shall read: CAVHS Ureteroscopes. 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 CAVHS as Market Research and will not be released outside of the CAVHS Purchasing and Contract Team.

7. Contact Information:

Stephanie Watts
stephaniewatts@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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Contracting Office Address
  • 715 SOUTH PEAR ORCHARD RD., PLAZA 1
  • RIDGELAND , MS 39157
  • USA
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History
  • Mar 15, 2023 01:09 pm CDTSources Sought (Original)

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