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Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Lesa Duran Lesa.Duran@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

Nationwide

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Sought Notice

1.0 DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Monitors: Video: Medical product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award.

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources.

The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide LG Electronics® brand name or equal Monitors: Video: Medical on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver defibrillators to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States.

The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334118 – Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1,000 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that “All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation.” You may access the SAM website at SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of quote submission.

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes.

2.0 SCOPE

Monitors designed to display electronic images either in real time as they are obtained using a video camera or from a video recorder, a digital versatile disk recorder, a television, or from a digital computerized network. These monitors typically include electronic circuitry to process the composite television signal and a screen (e.g., cathode ray tube, liquid crystal or plasma display, projection sets) to display the image. Video monitors may be used for many purposes, including monitoring patient activity, and displaying images during surgical, endoscopic, and fluoroscopic procedures.

The following line items comprise the Monitors: Video: Medical product line:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide LG Electronics® Monitors: Video: Medical as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics (SCs).

The Following SCs apply to CLINs 0001 and 0003:

The following SCs apply ALL CLINs:

The following SCs apply to CLIN 0005:

For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (SC) specified above.

The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following:

1. Does vendor offer an annual service plan, Yes or No?

2. If Yes:

a. What does the plan cover?

b. Does plan cover software updates only?

c. Does the plan cover parts repair or replacement only?

d. Does the plan cover both software and parts?

3. Vendor are requested to provide documentation that shows information on their service plan.

4. Is the service provided by the OEM or a subcontractor?

5. Full name and address of company

6. DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE

7. Business Size

8. Manufacturer or Distributor

a. If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer.

9. Country of Origin designation for all products

10. Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale.

11. Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics and page numbers where each salient characteristic is met.

12. Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified.

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.

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