36C25524Q0520.pdf

Presolicitation Notice

*=Required Field Presolicitation Notice

SUBJECT* Reichert AVIA Tonopen, Marion, IL VAMC

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*

SOLICITATION NUMBER*

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

ARCHIVE

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*

NAICS CODE*

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

66048

36C25524Q0520

08-08-2024 2 pm CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

339115

Marion, IL VA Medical Center

2401 West Main Street

Marion IL

62959-1188

USA

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15

3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Tywanna Sparks tywanna.sparks@va.gov

913-758-9928

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT 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. 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. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e).

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339115. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The information identified below is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications, or brand name equal.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to:

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?

Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number.

Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW.

Please provide your UEI number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Tywanna Sparks at tywanna.sparks@va.gov.

Telephone responses shall not be accepted. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

mailto:tywanna.sparks@va.gov

DESCRIPTION

Marion, IL VAMC Statement of Work: Tono-Pen

Description of Use: To be used in the Marion, IL VAMC Optometry Department

This solicitation uses a Brand Name or Equal Description of the product required. This permits prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. All offers must be Tono-Pen.

Minimum Technical Specifications:

1) Dimensions 6 1/4” x 3/4” x 1 3/4” (16 x 2 x 4.4 cm)

2) Weight 2.4 oz (71 g)

3) Transducer Micro Strain Gauge

4) Measurement Range 5 - 55 mmHg

5) Power Source POWERCEL Battery Pack

Description Quantity

Tono-Pen 3

Optional/Value Added Features: N/A Required Interfaces: None