36C26026Q0946 Sources-sought.docx

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

ATTN: V4CONT

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

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Krystal Weeks Krystal.Weeks@va.gov 253-209-3726 Secondary contact:

nco20supplyteam2@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics

White City VA Medical Center

8495 Crater Lk Highway

White City OR

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 White City VA Rehabilitation Center & Clinics, 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 will enter into a Blanket Purchase Agreement for handheld STIM devices and consumables for Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) and Microcurrent Electrical Therapy (MET) meeting the salient characteristics listed below:

FDA cleared Current: from 0 to 600 µA Frequency: 0.5, 1.5, or 100 Hz Waveform: Bipolar asymmetric rectangular waves, 50% duty cycle, 0 net current Battery operated Timer setting 10, 20, 40, 60 minutes or continuous Unit sized for handheld use:

· Height: between 3.5 – 4.7 inches

· Width: between 2.0 – 3.0 inches

· Depth: between 0.5 – 1.2 inches

· Weight: less than ½ lb with batteries Capable of Microcurrent electrical therapy via self-adhesive electrodes Capable of Cranial electrotherapy stimulation via ear clip electrodes Uses Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) via ear‑clip electrodes to deliver very low electrical currents that promote relaxation and calm brainwave activity.

Patient at-home treatment sessions last 20–60 minutes Treatment sessions able be done during daily activities Treats acute and chronic pain conditions throughout the body 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?_____________________ What is the estimated Delivery Date After Receipt of Orders (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 5:00 PM (Eastern), August 19, 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