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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: GE Anesthesia Machines
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:
LINE ITEM QUANITY UNIT OF ISSUE
Aisys CS2 with Et Control
10
EA
Frame Trolley - 4 Drawer - No Monitor Rack
10
EA
USA Aisys CS2 w/ End Tidal Control Bundle
10
EA
End-tidal Control Software
10
EA
N20 Piperline DISS Fitting
10
EA
Pressure Control Modes Suite
10
EA
Bag Support Arm
10
EA
Active Adjustable Flow AGSS, High Vacuum, Variable
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10
EA
EZ Change module with condenser (2% discount)
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10
EA
Flow w/Bag Indicator (includes scavenging bag)
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10
EA
O2 Cylinder Connection, pin indexed yoke,Inboard
10
EA
Air Cylinder Connection, pin indexed yoke, Inboard
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10
EA
N20 Cylinder Connection, pin indexed yoke, Outboard
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10
EA
O2 Gas Power Outlet DISS
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10
EA
Folding Side Shelf
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10
EA
Cable Management Arm w/Post
10
EA
Suction Regulator 3 Mode DISS Pipeline Fitting
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10
EA
Remote on/standby Switch-AM to Aisys
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10
EA
Suction Bottle Mounting Arm
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10
EA
Aisys CS2 with Et Control FDA Required Train the Trainer
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10
EA
Cassette Filler Guard
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10
EA
Aladin 2 Cassette for Sevoflurane
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20
EA
Aladin 2 Cassette-Isoflurane

20
EA
Aladin 2 Cassette for Suprane (Desflurane)

20
EA
Easy-fil Bottle Adapter, Sevoflurane

20
EA
Easy-fil Bottle Adapter, Isoflurane

20
EA
EZ CHANGE MODULE WITH CONDENSER

10
EA
Flow Sensor Module

10
EA
Amsorb Plus Prefilled G-CAN Absorber Canister 1.0L/Box of 8

10
EA
Standard Disposable Flow Sensor (ABS & Aestiva MRI Compatible)

20
EA
Plug O2 Port Kit

10
EA
ABS Start-up Kit with Inteliflo Patient Circuit

10
EA
Patient, Hytrel Tube, Adult Reusable

10
EA
Scavenging Bag, 3.0L, Reusable

10
EA
010-607REAGE, BS BAG ARM CONNECTOR, REUSEABLE

10
EA
Suction Mounting Post

10
EA
DISS, H-I-T, Diamond O2 Hose Assembly 4.6 m/15 ft

10
EA
DISS, H-I-T, Diamond NO2 Hose Assembly, 4.6 m/15 ft

10
EA
DISS, H-I-T, Diamond VAC Hose Assembly, 4.6 m/15 ft

10
EA
DISS, H-I-T, Diamond Air Hose Assembly, 4.6 m/15 ft

10
EA
EVAC HOSE ASSEMBLIES DIAMOND VAC 5, M/16.4FT

10
EA
ARC Installation Charge

10
EA
Anesthesia Gas Modules

15
EA
E-SCAIOE-00, Respiratory Module, English USA

15
EA
D-fend Pro Water Trap Dark Steel Blue (for E-sCAiO) (1case/10 units)

15
EA
Gas exhaust line, white conical and Colder, disposable, 0.18 m/7 in

15
EA
Upper Shelf Kit for Aisys, Field Installed

10
EA
User Training (onsite) training of clinical & non-clinical staff on equipment

3
EA
Trade-In LSS Anesthesia Delivery

10
EA

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Supply Specifications Requirements:
Physical Characteristics
15-inch touch ventilator display.
INview 360° Patient Displays.
Central brake.
Integrated Gas: CARESCAPE Respiratory Technology.
Metal work surface.
Bi-level work surface illumination.
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339113 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?
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 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 13:00 (CST), February 16, 2023 via email to Oney.kelly@va.gov
RFI responses are due by 13:00 (CST), Thursday, February 16, 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to Oney.kelly@va.gov the subject line shall read: MEDVAMC Anesthesia Machines. 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:
Oney Kelly
Oney.kelly@va.gov
Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!

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