6515-- Aurora Laser
Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 6 intends to award a sole source, FFP, Purchase Order to Laser Engineering INC for the procurement/purchase of the Aurora Laser to be used at Salem VAMC, 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA 24153. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 339112 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. Authorized product distributors of Aurora Laser may provide a capability statement as instructed below. This proposed contract action is for the purchase of the Aurora Laser. The Aurora Laser is designed specifically for healthcare professional use for laparoscopic procedures, skin lesion and warts. The government intends to solicit from only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may identify their skill and ability by sending capability statements in reference to this requirement no later than Friday August 19, 2022, by 11:00 a.m. EST to ruth. morris@ va.gov. Interested firms must indicate whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman owned business. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site:A http://vip.vetbiz.gov). Also indicate whether the vendor is U.S. or foreign owned (in compliance with the Buy American Act). Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This notice shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Email is the preferred method of communication, please reference 36C24622Q0859-1 Aurora Laser in ALL correspondence pertaining to this requirement. Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies NAICS Code: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing Primary Point of Contact: Ruth Morris Email: ruth.morris@va.gov Phone Number: 757-315-2985 36C24622Q0859 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6
8/16/22, 2:58 PM 6515-- Aurora Laser
DISCLAIMER: THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Solicitation, an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in this announcement. All information received in response to this RFI marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. PURPOSE: The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to find qualified vendors and to assist Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 in determining if a future contract effort can be competitively awarded on a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside basis. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this effort is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with the Small Business Size Standard of 1000 Employees. If the Government determines there are qualified vendors for this requirement, a solicitation will be published and posted on the Contracting Opportunities website. The Government will use this information solely to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement. INTRODUCTION: This requirement is for the purchase of the AURO LASER. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, supplies, management, and supervision necessary to provide the delivery of the items for the Salem VAMC. The government is anticipating that this will be a brand-name requirement but encourages all vendors that can meet or exceed the item descriptions below to respond to this source sought. If providing a like item/system, please include attachments, information, and part numbers to allow the government to assess whether your items/system will suffice for this requirement. REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: The VHA NCO 06 is conducting market research to find qualified vendors who can deliver the following item(s) to Salem VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA 24153: Manufacturer: VECTOR Item Number Description QUANTITY UNIT 1) Aurora Ultra MD30 Dual Delivery "Super Pulse" Laser System 0.5- 30 Watts to tissue Char Free Super Pulse Articulating Arm Fiber Technology Port 6 Pair laser eyewear Laser Sign Operations Manual Installation In-service Smoke Evacuation demo system 1 EA 2) HWG505-S Aiming Beam Ultralase Flexible CO2 Fibers 1 BX 3) 1059699 GYN Handpiece Kit with Tray 1 EA 4) AC10127 Vector Coupler Laparoscope Adapter (MA10113) Alignment Sleeve (5.0 mm) 1 EA Vendors with a GSA schedule shall provide the contract number of that schedule and the expiration date as well as product NAICS codes. All items should be clearly identified if they are scheduled items or open market items. HOW TO RESPOND: All responses shall be submitted no later than Tuesday; July 26, 2022 @ 1100 (11:00AM) EST. All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to ruth.morris@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Respondents to this RFI shall provide the following information: Company/individual name, Address, Point of contact with phone number Information describing your interest, Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable FSS Category you qualify for Tax ID number DUNS number UEI Number Capabilities statement Letter of Authorization (LOA) Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) under the above NAICS code at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award Please submit responses via email in Microsoft Office format by 1100 (11:00 AM) (Eastern Standard Time) 07/26/2022. Please include RFI# 36C24622Q0859 in subject title. NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation. This announcement is Government market research purposes ONLY. 36C24622Q0859 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6
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