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6515--Care4 Intermittent Suction Regulator
Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
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Level of Government: | Federal |
Category: |
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Opps ID: | NBD00159149555158075 |
Posted Date: | Feb 15, 2023 |
Due Date: | Feb 20, 2023 |
Solicitation No: | 36C25623Q0474 |
Source: | https://sam.gov/opp/b385b4f77c... |
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256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- All Dates/Times are: (UTC-06:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
- Original Published Date: Feb 15, 2023 08:38 am CST
- Original Response Date: Feb 20, 2023 01:00 pm CST
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Feb 25, 2023
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: 6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
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NAICS Code:
- 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Michael E. Debakey Medical Center Houston , TX 77030USA
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: Care4 Intermittent Suction Regulator
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:
Model / Part Number
Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment
Qty
3844
Care4 Intermittent Sucution Regulators, 20-200 mm HG Off-Intermit-Cont-Line), 12-yr warranty
15
2469
High Flow Bubble Barb (tubing adapter)
15
1492
Adapter, Diamond/Ohio (Ohmeda Quick Connect)
15
Physical Characteristics
SENTRY AIR 40IN DUCTLESS CONTAINMENT HOOD (NEGATIVE PRESSURE)
Modes: Off/ Intermit/Continuous/Full Line
0-200 mmHg regulated suction
Full Line Suction, with safety interlock
Patented, wide view XL Gauge with color-coded fields that can be read from a distance or from the side
No calibration required
Self-Cleaning Technology Protects against flooding and failure
Validated Reprocessing Methods Utilizing 270° F/4 minute steam autoclave
Fine resolution control knob
Delivery Location:
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339113 is 750 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?
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 ID #: _______________________________
e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 339113 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 (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI 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 RFI shall be submitted no later than 11:00 am (CST), February 16, 2023, via email to Joel.Matias@va.gov
RFI responses are due by 1:00 pm (CST), February 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 Joel.Matias@va.gov The subject line shall read: Care4 Intermittent Suction Regulator.
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 MEDVAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.
7. Contact Information:
Joel Matias
Joel.Matias@va.gov
Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
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: Care4 Intermittent Suction Regulator
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:
Model / Part Number
Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment
Qty
3844
Care4 Intermittent Sucution Regulators, 20-200 mm HG Off-Intermit-Cont-Line), 12-yr warranty
15
2469
High Flow Bubble Barb (tubing adapter)
15
1492
Adapter, Diamond/Ohio (Ohmeda Quick Connect)
15
Physical Characteristics
SENTRY AIR 40IN DUCTLESS CONTAINMENT HOOD (NEGATIVE PRESSURE)
Modes: Off/ Intermit/Continuous/Full Line
0-200 mmHg regulated suction
Full Line Suction, with safety interlock
Patented, wide view XL Gauge with color-coded fields that can be read from a distance or from the side
No calibration required
Self-Cleaning Technology Protects against flooding and failure
Validated Reprocessing Methods Utilizing 270° F/4 minute steam autoclave
Fine resolution control knob
Delivery Location:
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339113 is 750 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?
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 ID #: _______________________________
e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 339113 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 (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI 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 RFI shall be submitted no later than 11:00 am (CST), February 16, 2023, via email to Joel.Matias@va.gov
RFI responses are due by 1:00 pm (CST), February 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 Joel.Matias@va.gov The subject line shall read: Care4 Intermittent Suction Regulator.
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 MEDVAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.
7. Contact Information:
Joel Matias
Joel.Matias@va.gov
Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- 715 SOUTH PEAR ORCHARD RD., PLAZA 1
- RIDGELAND , MS 39157
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Joel Matias
- Joel.Matias@va.gov
- Phone Number 713-791-1414
Secondary Point of Contact
- Feb 15, 2023 08:38 am CSTSources Sought (Original)
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