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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

ATTN: V4CONT

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

POINT OF CONTACT*

Krystal Weeks Krystal.Weeks@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System

Seattle VA Medical Center

1660 South Columbian Way

Seattle WA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 Puget Sound 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: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance The small business size standard is $34.0 Million.

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 Puget Sound 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 on-site, full service maintenance and repair services for VA-owned Abbott WorkMate Claris and EnSite X EP Systems at the Seattle VA Medical Center.

The Scope of this contract includes all parts and services to properly provide preventative maintenance and on-site repairs to ensure that all units are fully operational according to manufacturer specifications prior to departure. The Contractor shall provide all necessary travel, labor, materials, tools, documentation, and parts required for the inspection, support, and repair of the equipment, software, and accessories listed in the Schedule of Equipment.

This includes:

• Parts Replacement Coverage

• Software Upgrades / Revisions

• Annual Preventive Maintenance

• After Hour Preventive Maintenance

• On-Site Service, Priority Response Level 1 (within one business days)

• Shipping Level 1: First Overnight for down systems; for non-down systems, Priority Next Business-Day morning

• 24/7/365 Telephone Technical Support

• Remote System Diagnostics and Maintenance

• Loaner Systems / Components

• Technical User Training Course Credits

• Advanced Training Package

• Most Up-to-Date Commercially Available Hardware Upgrades / Revision

• Commercially Available Software Expansion Modules

• Technology Performance Package: replacement coverage for select normal wear-and-tear items Schedule of Equipment:

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?_____________________ 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), March 10, 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.

Sources Sought Notice