Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

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OPAL | Enterprise Procurement Office

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

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Contract Specialist Cyia Jones Cyiamaudia.Jones@va.gov

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

1.0 DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Scanning Systems Ultrasonic Ophthalmic AB Scan 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) Enterprise Procurement Office (EPO) 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 EPO in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide Lumibird® Absolu and the Lumibird® Compact Touch II brand name or equal Scanning Systems Ultrasonic Ophthalmic AB Scan 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 the Scanning Systems Ultrasonic Ophthalmic AB Scan to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States and its territories.

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 Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339115- Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6540 – Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment and Supplies, 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.gov prior to submitting an offer or quotation.” You may access the 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

Ophthalmic A-B Scan systems are diagnostic ultrasonic devices that use sound waves to create images of the eye's internal structures, with the A-scan (amplitude/time-amplitude) displaying a one-dimensional graph of tissue interfaces and the B-scan (brightness/brightness modulation) providing a two-dimensional cross-sectional image. They are used for diagnosing conditions like retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and tumors, especially when direct visualization is hindered by cataracts or other media opacities.

The following Contract Line-Items Number (CLIN) are being considered:

ABSolu S Console, 2 Standardized A Probes, 2 Biometry A-Scan Probes, 2 B15 MHz Probes, 2 B20 MHz Probes, 2 50MHz UBM Probe, 2 Pocket III Pachymetry, Wireless Footswitch, ABSolu Cart, DICOM, Installation and Training

Compact Touch II AB Console, 2 Biometry A Probes, 2 B15 MHz Probes, 2 Pachymetry, Compact Touch II Cart, DICOM, Installation and Training

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Lumibird® Absolu and the Lumibird® Compact Touch II brand name or equal Scanning Systems Ultrasonic Ophthalmic AB Scan as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following Salient Characteristics (SC):

CLINs 0001 and 0010 apply to the following SCs.

SC #

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

METHOD OF EVALUATION

CLIN 0001 applies to the following SC.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

METHOD OF EVALUATION

All CLINs apply to the following SC.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

METHOD OF EVALUATION

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

The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (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.

13. Authorized Distributor Letter Certified by OEM with a current date.

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

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