36C25625Q0092.docx

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI)

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

NCO 16 Contracting Office Michael E. DeBakey VAMC 2002 Holcombe Blvd North Little Rock AR 72114 1706

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Kolbi Barton kolbi.barton@va.gov kolbi.barton@va.gov 713-791-1414

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

2002 Holcombe Boulevard

Houston, TX 77030

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

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Sources Sought Notice

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI:

1. Title: Operating Room Equipment and Service Lease 36C25625Q0092

2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:

See draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339112 is 1000 Employees.

3. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:

Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________

Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________

e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code?

· Please provide proof of qualifications.

f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research.

4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required service. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.

RFI responses are due by 13:00 (CST), Monday, October 28, 2024; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to Kolbi.Barton@va.gov the subject line shall read: Operating Room Equipment and Service Lease. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f).

Please provide the information you deem relevant to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as “Market Research” and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.

7. Contact Information:

Kolbi Barton Kolbi.Barton@va.gov

Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!

DRAFT

SCOPE OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

For Operating Room Equipment and Service Lease

Background: The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) Operating Room (OR) is requesting a new lease agreement for procedure of the equipment, maintenance, and service with option years for use by Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery. This equipment must be compatible so that it is integrated throughout the OR.

1. Project Scope:

2. Supply Specifications – Requirements:

1. Able to be used as an integrated system throughout the OR

1. Able to add/delete equipment throughout the duration of the contract

1. Maintenance/service included

1. The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

3. Warranty and Support:

The warranty and support must cover all components of the requirement in accordance with standard manufacturer’s warranty

Delivery Location:

OR

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030

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