36C25625Q1028_1.docx

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Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

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Michelle Atwell michelle.atwell@va.gov michelle.atwell@va.gov 601-206-6952

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1100 N. College Avenue

Fayetteville AR

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.

DESCRIPTION: 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 sources sought 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, NASA SEWP, or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this sources sought.

1. Title: Muscle and Nerve Stimulator

2. Purpose: The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification, Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business. (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 334510, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this source sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on GSA eBUY or Contract Opportunities website. Responses to this source sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors must respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this source sought announcement.

Background:

The Whole Health Service at Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO) requires 1 muscle and nerve stimulator device to perform a full range of chiropractic procedures and other therapeutic functions, to provide Brand Name or Equal Muscle and Nerve Stimulators. The requested item will be used at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, 1100 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703.

3. Salient Characteristics:

· Must have Visual Displays. A yellow LED indicates "output voltage can exceed 10Vi."

· Must have Acoustic Displays. When switching on the device after successful automatic test: 2 tones, 1 second apart. Error discovered in automatic test: 1 tone, 2 seconds. Start of treatment with intensity control: 1 tone, 0.5 seconds. End of treatment: 5 tones each of 0.5 seconds with pauses of 0.5 seconds. Intensity interval: 1 tone, 0.5 seconds - dose error by device: continuous tone until the device or the intensity has been turned off manually.

· Must have Operating Switches One black on/off rocker switch. 21 therapy selection plastic-covered keys.

· Must have Control Knobs. 4 intensity control knobs.

· Application Pane. 2 separate outputs for stimulating current application.

· Output Sockets. 2 x 5 pole socket for electrode connection. 2 x 5 pole socket for connection with a vacuum device (rear panel).

· Initial Curve Profile and Frequency. Sinusoidal alternating current for St, StT, if, Mf, MfT, all programs and Mf test. For St and StT: red circuit and white circuit 4000Hz amplitude-modulated with a frequency of 0.1-200Hz. For Mf and MfT: red circuit and white circuit 4000Hz. For if: white circuit 3800 - 4000 Hz, red circuit 4000Hz.

· Nominal Intensity Range. 0 - 90 mA at 500 Ohm with depth selection not operating.

· Nominal Output. In the RED circuit and WHITE circuit at 500 Ohm each 4.05VA.

· Ability for Switching off the Intensity. If intensity increases by 50% of the set level due to device error. If intensity variations occur during a pause by the interval timer and the treatment time repeat intervals. If device is put into operation by connection of the mains plug with the mains supply. On return of power after supply breakdown.

· Classification FDA Class II Device.

· Voltage. 230V or 110V / 50 - 60 Hz, 70 VA.

· Mains Fuses - 2 x T. 0.63 A.

· Secondary Circuit Safety Fuses. 1 x T 4A, 1 x MT 1.6A.

· Measurements. H 10 cm, B 42 cm, T 30 cm.

All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:

1. Company name.

2. Address.

3. Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).

4. FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.

5. SAM Unique ID number.

6. Tax ID number.

7. Indication of which business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) for which the organization qualifies.

8. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.

9. Documentation from manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer.

Submit responses to the Contract Specialist, Michelle Atwell, at michelle.atwell@va.gov no later than 1:00 PM (Central Time), 11 July 2025.

36C255625Q1028 [Muscle and Nerve Stimulator] shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.

TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The NAICS Code 334510, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition; the size standard is 1,250 employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice; no other copies of this notice will be provided.

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