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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Wilmen Joa Wilmen.Joa@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

New York Harbor Brooklyn Campus VAMC

800 Poly Place

Brooklyn NY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

THIS REQUEST IS FOR SOURCES SOUGHT AND IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.

THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice is marked as proprietary and will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice.

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS code 339113 (size standard of 800 employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 02 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide one (1) borescope and other components listed below. This borescope at a minimum must meet the following salient characteristics:

The borescope is the visual inspection method identified in the Instructions for Use (IFUs) of the channeled/lumened instruments and scopes in use at the Brooklyn Campus. The requested borescope will be used to inspect those instruments and scopes in SPS to ensure no residual bioburden is left after cleaning and prior to HLD or sterilization to prevent cross-contamination.

The requested items are as follows:

· Flexible Inspection Scope (FIS; FIS-007) with USB Control Box Kit and 1.9mm catheter

· Provides enhanced light, vision, and magnification.

· Offers users the option of documenting high-quality photos and videos of lumens and crevices not visible to the unaided eye using Scope Viewer Software. The Scope Viewer Software is included with the USB Control Box version of the borescope and is compatible with Windows 11 PCs. The software allows the user to easily capture and save photos and videos for future reference. An image reference window also allows the user to display a previously save image to reference alongside of the live view of the item being inspected. The software would need to be installed on the PC. Includes USB cable. The images would be stored on VA computers.

· Has a modular design with interchangeable flexible inspection scope attachments available in various diameters (e.g., the 1.9mm and 1.06mm diameters requested herein) and lengths (e.g., 110cm requested herein). The 1.9mm catheter is designed to inspect internal channels of 2.0mm in diameter or larger.

· Clamp for FIS – a sturdy, easy to install mounting clamp that saves space and secures the control box to posts that are 19-38mm in diameter or rails that are 10 to 25mm in diameter.

· Endodolly – designed for hanging scopes and stands on a five-wheel locking base for ease of transportation. It is equipped with 3 self-adjusting poles that can be individually raised or lowered by touching a pressure button. The 2 outside poles extend to a maximum height of 83.5” from a minimum height of 52.4”; the center pole extends to a maximum height of 107” from a minimum height of 58.7” Near the top of each pole is a lock tight hook holder that can accommodate two scopes per pole of any length and supports flexible scopes up to 15lbs per pole. The Endodolly holds scopes while they are being inspected with the borescope.

· FIS Tube – clear tubing for FIS-007 Mobile Cart, 12” in length

· VESA Adapter plate for the FIS-007 Mobile Cart – a 75mm adapter with a maximum tablet/display weight of 12 lbs (5.5kg)

· FIS-007 Mobile Cart – transforms the scope into a mobile inspection station designed for protection, flexibility, and ease of use

· Tablet Roll Stand:53.5” post with 1.25” diameter

· Wheelbase (base): 21” inches with 10lbs counterweight

· Wire basket

· Pull handle

· VESA adapter plate (see below)

· Post/Rail Clamp - .75’ to 1.5” diameter post

· Tube holder kit with 12” clear tube (see above), 4 cable ties, and 2 tube holders

· FIS007 Storage and Protection Tray – the end user can safely store unused catheters with this clear, durable and reusable tray. The clear tray allows the user to quickly identify the unused catheters inside.

· 1.06mm Catheter - The 1.06mm catheter is designed to inspect internal channels of 1.1mm in diameter or larger. Length is 110cm, as stated above.

· Mounting Tablet for FIS – works with the mobile cart to transform the FIS into a mobile inspection station.

· Customized implementation and training will be provided to the end users.

This table summarizes the items requested. Please see the items listed below for your reference, each of which meets the requirements outlined above.

*The VA has a preference for domestically manufactured items in the United States.

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?

(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

(3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

(4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).

(5) If you’re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

(6) If you intend to sub contract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to sub contracted work and completion of job.

(7) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number.

(8) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?

(9) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award.

(10) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to “equal to items” to establish capabilities for planning purposes?

(11) Will the items you will be providing manufactured domestically in the United States or are they foreign manufactured items?

(12) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

(13) Please provide your Sam.gov Unique Entity ID number.

*** Submissions addressing number (10) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all “equal to items" meet all the salient characteristics.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Wilmen.Joa@va.gov telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than July 30th, 2026, 11 AM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

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