36C24521Q0809 Sources Sought.pdf

Small Business Sources Sought

The Veterans Health Administration is considering a purchase of EEG equipment. Equipment must be name brand “NATUS”.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334510.

The Veterans Health Administration is conducting this Sources Sought to identify small business contractors who possess the capabilities to provide services as specified in the following document and to determine their availability, capability and adequacy. If your company may be interested in this requirement, is a qualified small business for the NAICS code 334510 and is able to provide the equipment listed we request the information shown below. Your company must be able to meet these requirements for each of facilities listed.

An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice.

As permitted by FAR Part 10, this is a market research tool being utilized for informational and planning purposes. Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Quotation (RFQ), to be issued at a later date, and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized.

This notice shall not be construed as a RFP or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request, so proposals will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFP process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice.

Submission Instructions: Responses via email must be received by September 10, 2021 by 15:00 Eastern Time to krista.shreet@va.gov and must include the information requested below. Late responses will not be accepted or considered. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain any questions.

Email subject line must be “Sources Sought Response.”

Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the Sources Sought.

Qualified firms shall submit a statement of interest on company letterhead demonstrating the firm’s qualifications to perform the defined work. Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following:

A. Company Profile to include:

1. Company name and address;

2. Two points of contact (names, titles, phone numbers and email addresses);

3. DUNS number and CAGE Code, as registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov/:

4. Small Business designation/status.

_____ Small business _____ HUBZone _____ WOSB http://www.sam.gov/

_____ 8(a) _____ VOSB

_____ SDVOSB

_____ Small Disadvantaged Business

B. If the products you are planning to offer are on your company’s GSA schedule or FSS contract, please provide the contract number.

C. Confirm that you are authorized to offer name-brand “NATUS” products in new condition. No grey-market items accepted.

Equipment:

Part Number Description Quantity

028066 EMU40EXQ Breakout Box 2

PK1014 Review/Monitoring Desktop (NeuroWorks software not included)

012269 LCD 30-inch monitor with soundbar 1

LC102-U9 Upgrade NeuroWorks 9.x Review Software 1

REPORT-EDITOR MS Word Report Editor for Neuroworks/Sleepworks 4

ENCRYPTED Computer Provided with Encrypted Hard Drive 4

PK1204HD EEG/Sleep Acq Desktop with IP PTZ 1080p HD Color/BW Camera on ErgoJust Cart

105075XL 24in FP Monitor 3

UPS-NA-EJ Medical Grade UPS with Isolation - 110V ErgoJust Cart

PK1072-NTB-9 EMU40EX with new Natus Base (Requires NW 9.x or newer)

LC101-U9 Upgrade NeuroWorks 9.x Acquisition Software with Spike / Event and High Res Video

10193 Extended Video Monitoring Controllers 1

PK1102 LED Photic Stimulator 1

002944-INC CPA Persyst Comprehensive Monit Pk (Continuous Monit) for Acq - Incremental Lic (5-9)

002930 CPR Persyst Comprehensive Rev Pk (Clinical Rev) Rev Stn (incl Reveal, MM, Spike Rev)

PK1106P-FHD EEG/Sleep Patient Room Acquisition Desktop with Wall Mount 1080p HD IP PTZ Camera

UPS-NA Medical Grade UPS with Isolation (North America 5- 15R HG plug)

PK1072-NTB-9 EMU40EX with new Natus Base (Requires NW 9.x or newer)

10193 EMU40EX with new Natus Base (Requires NW 9.x or newer)

10368 EMU40 / Brain Monitor Wall Mount Kit 2

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with 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 RFI.