RFI 36C26225Q0891.docx

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

RFI/SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI Notice only. The purpose of this RFI Notice is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112 (size standard of 1,000 Employees). Responses to this RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this RFI Notice, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information on and sources capable of providing a supine stress echo bike for the VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System (Prescott) and that can address the draft salient characteristics described below.

Brand-Name Product Information:

Manufacturer: Medical Positioning, Inc. (MPI)

Supine Ergometer Stress EchoBed® Precision supine ergometer (removable) Computer Controller with 15 Protocols 14in. x 14in. Imaging Drop Section with One Hand Rapid Release Patented Non-Pinch Closure 14in. x 12in. Sonographer 2 Way Drop Section with Remote Release Programmable Memory Positions - Hand Controller (24 V D C) 2 Collapsible/ Removable Safety Rails 500 lb. Patient Weight Capacity FDA Listed/FDA Registered Establishment UL 544 and C. S. A. Listed Height: Electrically Adjustable 24" - 34" Trendelenburg / reverse Trendelenburg: Electrically Adjustable 15° Lateral Tilt: Electrically Adjustable 0° - 40° Included online training 5 year warranty(See Expanded Specification/ Warranty) Protected by Silverguard antibacterial technology

1 EACH

10540 Ergometer Table Insert - Stress EchoBed® Complete your Stress EchoBed conversion with the Ergometer Insert designed to safely cover the ergometer tracks when using the Stress EchoBed for resting echocardiograms.

Compatible with Stress EchoBed 1736 and 1730 models

11043 Storage Cart_Stress EchoBed Safely store the Stress EchoBed removable ergometer with the custom Storage Cart with wheels.

Compatible with Stress EchoBed 1736

Equal-to-Product Information:

Main component(s): (1) Supine Stress Echo Bike, (2) Table Insert, (3) Storage Cart, (4) 5 Year Warranty (at minimum), (5) Installation, (6) Training for clinical staff Possible Capabilities: See the draft salient characteristics below.

The VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System requires an alternative to the traditional treadmill platform stress test. It is seeking a supine stress echo bike that meets the following minimum requirements:

1) Removable supine ergometer

2) Imaging drop section that can be used with one hand

3) Two-way sonographer drop section

4) Safety rails

5) Supports bariatric patients with at least a 500-pound maximum weight capacity

6) Height adjustable range must include, but is not limited to, 24” to 34”

7) Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg that includes a 15-degree adjustment

8) Lateral tilt that includes 40-degrees

9) Storage cart with wheels

The list of draft characteristics is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, of the supplies and/or services that are required.

If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies/services, please provide the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

(1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of draft salient characteristics described below. For instances where your company cannot meet the draft salient characteristic(s), please explain. For instances where your company can meet the draft salient characteristic(s), please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement.

(2) Please review the list of draft salient characteristics and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

(3) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.

(4) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI?

(5) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can your company provide a solution to the required supplies/services described in the list of draft salient characteristics?

(6) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available).

(7) If you’re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter, assemble, or modify the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered, assembled, or modified.

(8) Limitations on Subcontracting: How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in 13 CFR § 125.6?

(9) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items?

(10) Non-Manufacturer Rule: If applicable, can you confirm your business complies with the Non-Manufacturer rule? Specifically, does your company: Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor? Not exceed 500 employees? Primarily engage in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied? Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?

(11) Please indicate whether your product conforms to the requirements of the Buy American Act? If you are unsure, please state the country of origin for each item. If a solicitation is issued, there shall be a price preference for domestic end products.

(12) What is your lead time to deliver all items?

(13) Does your proposed equipment have FDA clearance (if needed)? Please specify what FDA clearance(s) have been obtained.

(14) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number(s).

(15) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solutions you are providing information about available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract.

(16) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award.

(17) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, May 16, 2025, by 1:00 PM PT.

All responses to this RFI/Sources Sought will be used for planning purposes only. Responses to this RFI/Sources Sought Notice are not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. If further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcement is issued because of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to the specific posting separately in accordance with the specifications of that announcement.