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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Laura Ferguson Laura.Ferguson@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1500 NORTH WESTWOOD BLVD

Poplar Bluff MO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought (SS) notice issued in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to conduct market research. This SS is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a RFQ in the future. This sources sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not, at this time, seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SS; all costs associated with responding to this SS will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this SS does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this SS is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This announcement is based upon the best information available and is subject to future modification.

I. OVERVIEW:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has a Biofeedback Systems for our Pain Management patients. Biofeedback equipment and biofeedback services for chronic pain, anxiety, substance use disorder and other stress related conditions at the John J. Pershing, Poplar Bluff VA Healthcare System, herein after referred to as VA. It is anticipated that this will be a one-time purchase agreement. The successful proposer must be able to:

Specifications:

SEE ATTACHED SOW.

II. VETERANS FIRST CONTRACTING PROGRAM: The Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs is dedicated to the Veterans First Contracting Program and encourages any certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) capable of furnishing the required services to respond. In accordance with Veterans Affair Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) sections 819.7005 and 819 7006, if a sufficient number of eligible SDVOSB or VOSB firms are identified during market research the acquisition will be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB participation.

III. INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INDUSTRY:

Please submit your response (capability statement) in accordance with the following:

1) No more than 5 pages (excluding transmittal page). Include the name, email address and phone number of the appropriate representative of your company;

2) Address if your firm has the capability to provide the supplies or services listed above;

3) Address how long it would take from the date of contract award for you to commence furnishing the supplies or services;

4) Indicate whether your company, subcontractors, teaming partners, joint ventures have a Federal Socio-Economic status, e.g., Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Disadvantaged Small Business, and Hub Zone.

5) If Service- Disabled or Veteran Owned Small Business, is your company and/or partners registered in VA’s VetBiz repository?

6) Mark your response as “Proprietary Information” if the information is considered business sensitive;

7) NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SS. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are in excess of the 5-page limitation.

Submit your response via email to Laura.Ferguson@va.gov Submit your response by 4:30 P.M. Central Time on 07/28/2021.

John J Pershing VAMC Statement of Work: Biofeedback System

Description of Use:

John J Pershing VAMC is in need of a Biofeedback Systems for our Pain Management patients. Biofeedback equipment and biofeedback services for chronic pain, anxiety, substance use disorder and other stress related conditions are not currently available. The addition of this system will allow our staff to provide stress and behavioral management of pain services, therefore giving our Veterans the best care options possible.

Equipment Specifications:

The biofeedback system shall meet the following minimal specifications:

· System must provide signal resolution and accuracy via 8 to 30 independent, 24-bit AD converters

· Channels should have options for SCP, EEG, HEG, EMG, EOG, EKG, BVP, RESP, EDA, TEMP, and SPO2

· Cables should be carbon coated

· Active noise cancellation circuitry

· Metal connectors with the ability to lock in and reduce movement artifacts

· Supports up to 32GB on memory to allow a longer timeframe without having to connect to a workstation

· Wired or wireless capacity

· Portability

· Should be under 10 lbs

· Should not require active sensors for each electrophysiological modality.

· Software should be customizable and include dual display support with push-through control from the clinician’s master screen

· Minimal Windows 8.1 or 10

· Digital event and trigger input for synchronization

· Battery pack for 24+ hours of recording

Optional & Value-Added Features:

· Designed for future capabilities as they become available

· Option for neurofeedback to be added if needed for future state

· Include two-year warranty Training

· Vendor shall provide training for staff on use and function of equipment.

The purchase of the biofeedback system will include, but not limit, any sensors, cables, switches, electrodes, paste, printers, laptop, and monitor needed to make one fully functioning unit.

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