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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

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

Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Kelsey Eagle kelsey.eagle@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

915 N Grand Blvd.

St. Louis MO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Portable Bladder Scanner

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 334510 (size standard of 1,250 Employees). 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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following:

PORTABLE 3D BLADDER SCANNER

Equipment Specifications

• Automatic calibration

• 5-Year warranty program

• Ergonomically designed cart

• Two button system

• Touchscreen interface

• no probe orientation requirement

• Universal gender and automatic bladder wall recognition algorithm

• Probe automatic capture of min of 12 images / over 3000 lines within 3 seconds without user interference

• Real-time ultrasound

Specifications:

DICOM / PACS Connectivity** Unlimited storage via PC software

*CAUTI: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection **Via 3D application software to PC.

Software

· Vendor shall ensure all software operating on the device provided is supported by the original manufacturer at time of delivery.

· For example, vendor shall not provide VA Saint Louis a device utilizing the Windows XP or Windows 7 operating system as they are no longer Microsoft supported.

· Proprietary software systems are acceptable so long as vendor supports the version provided to VA Saint Louis and it is the newest version at time of delivery.

· Access to all software shall be provided to VA Saint Louis in situations where re-installation is necessary.

· Software shall be provided to VA Saint Louis with unlimited perpetual licensing for the supported life of the device.

· In cases where vendors insist on utilizing a licensing fee model this should be noted in the bid provided for VA Saint Louis consideration.

Cerner Compatibility

· All vendors providing a response to this requirement shall provide a Cerner compatibility statement for the equipment that they are proposing to the VA Saint Louis Health Care System.

· This statement will include an OEM attestation that the product proposed is Cerner verified

· The statement will also include any relevant information as to what data can be transmitted to Cerner.

· This statement will be dated within 60 days of the response being provided to ensure it is recent and accurate.

· The statement will provide an OEM point of contact who can be reached to further discuss any questions or concerns over Cerner compatibility.

· If the device/system being proposed does not connect to the network or medical record the vendor shall note this in their proposal.

· Vendor responses that do not include a Cerner compatibility statement will be discarded from consideration.

Installation and Assembly

· Vendor shall be responsible for assembly and installation of systems.

· Installation shall include implementation and testing of all purchased interfaces to VA electronic systems in coordination with Clinical Staff, Biomedical Engineering staff, O&IT staff, and others identified as needed.

· Vendor shall provide all necessary accessories, cables, adaptors, etc. to deliver a fully functional clinical device.

Training

· Vendor shall provide on-site clinical/applications training for all appropriate VA Saint Louis staff members.

Warranty and Service

· Warranty – The system, all accessories, and all software shall be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty and shall include all parts and labor for at least one year following acceptance by the VAMC.

· A manufacturer’s factory-trained Field Service Engineer shall perform installation and maintenance during the warranty period.

· The warranty shall include all manufacturer recommended Preventive Maintenance procedures for its duration.

· All available software updates and security patches will be made available to the VA Saint Louis during the warranty period.

Delivery

· Vendor shall deliver purchased equipment within 60 business days

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the supplies/ 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.

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, an authorized distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If an authorized distributor must provide proof.

· If you’re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, are you providing the equipment from a small business manufacturer?

· Do you alter, assemble, or modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

· 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.

· Where is the product manufactured?

· 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 Kelsey Eagle at kelsey.eagle@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. CST. 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.

Sources Sought Notice