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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 20 for the Portland VA Healthcare System. The notice seeks market research information regarding potential sources for Natus Clavis EMG/STIM devices and related consumables, with a specific focus on identifying qualified small business concerns. The requirement is for a handheld electromedical device with specific characteristics, including a compact footprint (3.2" W x 0.8" D x 5.5" H), alkaline battery operation, ACNS clinical compliance, and a 12-month warranty.

The sources sought notice targets small businesses, with particular interest in Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, Women-Owned, and Small Disadvantaged Business categories. The NAICS code is 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Interested vendors must submit capability statements via email to Krystal Weeks by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on August 20, 2025. The VA intends to use the gathered information for market research to determine the appropriate procurement method and potential set-aside opportunities for a future solicitation.

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT*
Natus Clavis EMG/Stim Device

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
98661
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C26025Q0586
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
08-20-2025 2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA
ARCHIVE
30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6515
NAICS CODE*
334510
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

POINT OF CONTACT*

Branch Chief Krystal Weeks Krystal.Weeks@va.gov 509-321-1914

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Portland Healthcare System

Portland VA Medical Center

3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Rd

Portland OR

POSTAL CODE
97239
COUNTRY
U.S.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL
https://www.va.gov/portland-health-care/
URL DESCRIPTION
VA Portland Healthcare System

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE; THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, in support of the Portland VA Healthcare System, is performing market research to compile data regarding: (1) The availability and capability of qualified small business concerns; (2) Identify if there are sufficient number of qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, HUB Zone 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, or Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business concerns relative to the subject North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate procurement method, including any set-aside decision. Respondents should clearly describe their capabilities to include management experience, equipment and personnel or the ability to obtain them. Furthermore, interested sources must also meet all requirements of Federal, State, and Local Municipal codes regarding operations of this type of service.

The NAICS code assigned is: 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future or potential solicitation, or Request for Quotation. It is the intent of the Portland VA Healthcare System to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Contract Opportunies on Sam.gov.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20, is seeking sources that can provide Clavis EMG/STIM devices and consumables for high-fidelity diagnostic EMG recording and therapeutic nerve stimulation. An equal product will be considered if it has the same characteristics as listed below:

1. Handheld device with the following dimensions

a. Footprint: 3.2” W x 0.8” D x 5.5 H (80mm x 20mm x 140mm)

b. Weight – 6.5oz (185g)

2. Must be alkaline battery operated

3. Must be ACNS compliant for clinical use

4. Must include 1 year/12 month warranty

5. Available consumables needed:

a. Electrode needle for injections

b. Adhesive electrodes with lead wires

6. Units must allow for rapid switching between stimulation and recording.

The information above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, to indicate the quality of equipment that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the Government that the interested source can provide equipment that fulfills the required specifications.

POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE:

Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program:

[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify) [ ] yes [ ] no Are you the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)?

[ ] yes [ ] no If not the OEM, are you an authorized distributor, and can produce a letter from the OEM?

[ ] yes [ ] no Is this product available on your GSA/FSS or other GWAC Contract?

If so, what is your contract number?_____________________ [ ] yes [ ] no Does your equipment conform to the Buy American Act and FAR 52.225-1?

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies | Acquisition.GOV What is the estimated Delivery Date After Receipt of Order (ARO)? _____________

Please include the following information:

Company Name:

POC:

UEI:

Address:

Email:

In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, experience etc.) to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request.

Disclaimer: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. After reviewing the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/).

Submit Capability Statements to: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20 Attn: Krystal Weeks, no later than 2:00 PM (PDT), August 20, 2025. Responses must be submitted via e-mail to: krystal.weeks@va.gov.

Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses

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