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1. This is a Sources Sought Notice

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or to otherwise pay for the information solicited.

(b) Although "proposal," "offeror," contractor, and "offeror" may be used in this sources sought notice, any response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. The Government is seeking information for market research purposes only.

(c) Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as "proprietary" or "confidential," intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law.

(d) This Sources Sought is issued by VISN 2 Contracting Office in 2875 Union Rd, STE 3500, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 for the purpose of collecting information about The VA New Jersey Health Care System, 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ, 07018. The VA is seeking to provide for this requirement as of 10/1/2024 to establish a new service. The NAICS code identified for this requirement is 333248 The requirement is detailed in the Statement of Work section of this document.

(e) Cursory market research has identified small businesses that may be able to provide for this requirement. Contractors that are able to meet the requirements in the attachment and possess an interest in performing these service or providing for these items, are encouraged to email a capability statement and full information to Anthony Murray at William.Brewington@va.gov.

- Part of the purpose of this sources sought is to determine the viability of set aside to a specific socio-economic category (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business). Interested parties MUST provide company/individual name, a capability statement, examples of same or similar work performed at other facilities, DUNS number and address, point of contact and social-economic.

If contractor is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), or any other special category of contractors, then contractor is responsible for providing documentation in support of this. This information will be used to determine the viability of a set aside for this requirement. If any of the requested information is not supplied with the response, this may result in the contractor not being considered in the Government’s Procurement Strategy.

The following information is required for determining procurement strategy and viability of sources:

Set aside requirements have limitations on subcontracting and must be adherent to the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) under FAR 19 and the Buy American Act (BAA) for commercial product procurements. This procurement is located in VANJHCS East Orange Campus 385 Tremont Ave East Orange, NJ 07018.

Provide your supporting documentation.

If your intention is to subcontract work, what tasks will be performed by you as the prime contractor? What tasks will require a subcontractor due to your inability to perform them within your company?

- Contractors shall also identify any Federal Supply Schedules that may carry the desired equipment or supplies.

- Contractors shall identify pertinent point of contact for company, contractor DUNS number for size standard and socioeconomic verification in SAM and VIP, as well as for any intended subcontractors.

- Contractor shall provide 2 to 3 instances of past experience which demonstrate that they are a firm regularly engaged in this type of work, to include letters from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) if your firm is an authorized distributor.

VHA Regional Procurement Office-East

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 2

Albany-Stratton/Bath/Bronx/Canandaigua/Northport/Syracuse Medical Centers Hudson Valley/New Jersey/New York Harbor Healthcare Systems WNY Upstate New York Healthcare System Sources Sought Notice

- Contractor shall provide a listing of any teaming agreements they intend to employ in the performance of this requirement if awarded. - Contractors shall include any relevant comments about the Attachment(s) if applicable.

Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, is issuing this Notice of Intent to Sole Source to identify any potential sources that have the resources and capabilities to provide a comprehensive vehicle for.

SERVICES REQUIRED

The NJ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center’s Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence plans to purchase a 3D printer. The Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence (AHBPCE) at the NJ War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC) requires a large 3D printer in order to create custom designs needed by the department for research and clinical projects, as well as prototyping different parts and devices to help increase the functionality and productivity of the lab.

· Specifications Outer Dimensions (W × D × H) 655mm × 565mm × 815mm (25.8" × 22.2" × 32.1") Net Weight 56.5 kg (125 lb) Build Volume (W × D × H) 305mm × 305mm × 320 mm (12" × 12" × 12.6")

· Accessories

1xSet of Tools 1 x Cleaning Brush 1 x Leveling Key 1 x Spatula 1 x Snips 2 x Replacement Nozzle Kits

Features

· The UltiMaker Method XL is the groundbreaking 3D printer that fuses desktop accessibility with industrial performance and excels in creating large, accurate, and durable parts from industrial-grade materials.

Key Features of the UltiMaker Method XL:

· Extra Large Build Volume: 305 x 305 x 320mm

· Precise temperature control for precise parts

· Integrated HEPA and carbon air filters

· Quick, convenient 5-in-1 modular extruders

· Quick post-processing with water-soluble supports

· Includes external moisture-sealed material case

· Remote management with CloudPrint

· Receive best-in-class, reliability with the Ultimaker Platform

Place of Performance

VANJHCS East Orange Campus (9-162) 385 Tremont Ave East Orange, NJ 07018

INTERESTED & CAPABLE RESPONSES:

NCO 2 is seeking responses from businesses that are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources, rights, and capabilities necessary to provide these services. Please respond with your:

1. Business name, business type, socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.), person of contact (including telephone number & email address), GSA Contract number if applicable, and DUNS number.

2. Capability statement must provide detailed and specific information that would demonstrate a capability to perform the tasks as stated in the attached Statement of Work. Failure to tailor capability statement to this specific requirement may result in your company being determined non-responsive.

Responses must be submitted by 3:00 PM EST August 28, 2024. Responses to the information requested above may be submitted via email to William.Brewington@va.gov.

VHA Regional Procurement Office-East

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 2

Albany-Stratton/Bath/Bronx/Canandaigua/Northport/Syracuse Medical Centers Hudson Valley/New Jersey/New York Harbor Healthcare Systems WNY Upstate New York Healthcare System

This Special Notice of Intent to sole source is for planning purposes ONLY. The results of this notice will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., small business set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses submitted as a result of this notice.

STATEMENT OF WORK

UltiMaker Method XL 3D Printer Background

· The NJ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center’s Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence plans to purchase a 3D printer. The Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence (AHBPCE) at the NJ War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC) requires a large 3D printer in order to create custom designs needed by the department for research and clinical projects, as well as prototyping different parts and devices to help increase the functionality and productivity of the lab. While we do have one printer already, this new printer is the only one on the market that is capable of printing with carbon fiber as well as water soluble support material. We also need this new printer in order to increase our efficiency. Many of our prints take multiple hours, thus we are always restrained by time and not able to test our prints in the same day. Many times they need to extremely precise and the smallest of changes can affect the outcome, being able to print two at a time can help us test multiple iterations on a more efficient timescale to ultimately help the lab more quickly. The Ultimaker Method XL 3D printer will help solve problems of efficiency as well as expand the current horizon of what can be made by offering different materials that are not currently available as well as support material that will allow our designs to be more intricate

Selection Criteria

· Vendor must meet or exceed all requirements as specified below.

Deliverables or Deliver Schedule

· Specifications

Outer Dimensions (W × D × H) 655mm × 565mm × 815mm (25.8" × 22.2" × 32.1")

Build Volume (W × D × H) 305mm × 305mm × 320 mm (12" × 12" × 12.6")

· Options

· N/A

· Accessories

1 x Set of Tools

1 x Cleaning Brush 1 x Leveling Key 1 x Spatula 1 x Snips 2 x Replacement Nozzle Kits

· Features

The UltiMaker Method XL is the groundbreaking 3D printer that fuses desktop accessibility with industrial performance and excels in creating large, accurate, and durable parts from industrial-grade materials.

Key Features of the UltiMaker Method XL:

Extra Large Build Volume: 305 x 305 x 320mm Precise temperature control for precise parts Integrated HEPA and carbon air filters Quick, convenient 5-in-1 modular extruders Quick post-processing with water-soluble supports Includes external moisture-sealed material case Remote management with CloudPrint Receive best-in-class, reliability with the Ultimaker Platform https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/ultimaker-makerbot-method-xl-3d-printer/sk/MVUQL5QY

Place of Performance

· Vendor to deliver equipment to warehouse VANJHCS East Orange Campus (9-162).

385 Tremont Ave East Orange, NJ 07018

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