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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Shania Kimbrough shania.kimbrough@va.gov 2704019510

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Lexington VAMC

1101 Veterans Dr

Lexington KY

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

This is a sources sought announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses in this sources sought notice must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential businesses interested and capable of providing the supplies described below.

The Lexington VA Health Care System is looking to purchase two micro instrument trays and supporting accessories as listed below. This procurement shall be a brand name or equal that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of listed statement of work outlined below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all equal to items meet all requirements as outlined in the included salient characteristics and warranty sections, including brand name and model numbers IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.

Technical Specifications:

The items ordered shall meet the following specifications:

1. All sets are complete including the tray to hold the instruments.

2. All instruments are surgical grade:

a. All stainless-steel is surgical grade.

b. No items from Pakistan.

3. All instruments will be CensiTrac UID mark compliant.

4. All items are included in the manufacturer’s instructions for use and can be reprocessed in accordance with VHA Sterile Processing Services Directive 1116 (1).

5. Items will be packaged to prevent damage during shipment.

6. Items will be shipped to:

Lexington VA Health Care System Troy Bowling Campus Attn: Rachel Kidder, 150BC 1101 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40502

7. Items shall be equivalent to the product description and model numbers listed below. Items must be verified with the CORs.

The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought announcement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, if there are insufficient Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business responses, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated.

The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 339112 (800 employees).

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be registered with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) located at http://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Shania.kimbrough@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Questions must be submitted no later than 08/07/2025 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST).

Responses must be received no later than 08/17/2025 10:00 AM CST.

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