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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Tiffany Pevey Tiffany.Pevey@va.gov 414-844-4800

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VAMC Iron Mountain

325 East H Street

Iron Mountain MI

DESCRIPTION

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time.

This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Other than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective vendors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

The Government is requesting that Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified VOSB or SDVOSB sources respond if it can provide the following products as (Brand Name or Equal Basis):

The salient characteristics for the above is listed below:

Technical and Functional Specifications A. Measurements: Lift weight 2 functions 40 pounds; lift weight 4 functions 46.2 pounds and lift weight 6 functions 52.5 pounds (600lbs and 1000lbs lifting capacities)

B. Electric Specifications: Battery Power 36 V DC Lead Acid; Max Consumption 120W; Fuse 6.3 A; IP Class IP 54; Charger 115V / 36V 1A Fuse T0, 315A; Protection Class II, IP 20; Continuous Charge is recommended for maximum battery life; Continuous charging: & copper strips incorporated into rail

C. Classification: Complies with ISO 10535.2006, UL/ISO 60601.1, ISO 9999, Directive 2009/23 EG and with 13485 (600lbs and 1000lbs lifting capacities)

D. Functionality: Medical Grade (Class 2); Accuracy is e< 100 grams; 4 point bariatric 1000lbs lifting capacity; steel construction; compatible with all manufacturers loop style slings and clips

Interested Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses including VIP-Verified VOSBs and SDVOSBs are required to submit an e-mail delineating:

· Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product

· Business size/Socioeconomic status

· If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market

· Manufacture location

· Memo or correspondence which authorizes distributor to distribute the manufacturer’s products (if applicable).

This is not a Request for Proposal or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation currently exists. Your responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration.

Responses due are to be submitted by e-mail to Tiffany Pevey at tiffany.pevey@va.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 4:00p.m. CST on June 23, 2022.

Sources Sought Notice