36C24622Q0889.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Ruth A. Morris ruth.morris@va.gov 757-315-2985 Alternate POC: Jerry L. Mann jerry.mann@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Salem VA Medical Center

1970 Roanoke Blvd

Salem VA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: The VHA NCO 06 is conducting market research to find qualified vendors who can deliver the following Brand Name or Equal item(s) to Salem VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA 24153:

Carotid Head Simulator with Pump: Realistic Human Head with neck opening to train with the Carotid Artery with Plaque.

Realistic abdomen model with chest opening and bowels to train exposing the AAA model for abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery simulation. Includes Latex Bowels and pulsatile pump to simulate blood flow.

EA

Leg with 3 openings (groin, above knee and below knee) and pump to train with the Medium Femoral Artery (groin) and Small Femoral Artery (above and below knee) {Lifelike Biotissue}

EA

The Shunt Arm Simulator (w/pump) is a realistic and affordable solution designed for the acquisition, retention, and perfection of basic and advanced vascular surgical skills.

EA

Vendors with a GSA schedule shall provide the contract number of that schedule and the expiration date as well as product NAICS codes. All items should be clearly identified if they are scheduled items or open market items.

HOW TO RESPOND:

All responses shall be submitted no later than Friday; July 29, 2022 @ 1000 (10:00AM) EST. All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to ruth.morris@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Respondents to this RFI shall provide the following information:

· UEI Number

• Capabilities statement

· Letter of Authorization (LOA)

• Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example…large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.)

Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) under the above NAICS code at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award Please submit responses via email in Microsoft Office format by 1000 (10:00 AM) (Eastern Standard Time) 07/29/2022. Please include RFI# 36C24622Q0889 in subject title.

NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation. This announcement is Government market research purposes ONLY.

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