36C26226Q0034.docx

Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist David Odne david.odne@va.gov 562-766-2328

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

11301 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles CA

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Sources Sought Announcement: This is a “SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY”, it is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources-sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential sources capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) Unique Entity ID (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of business, e.g. small or other, as appropriate and (i) must provide a Capability Statement that addresses the organization’s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below in italics.

The Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System (NMVAHCS) located at 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073 is seeking a contractor to provide all necessary labor, supplies, parts, supervision and materials required to repair and maintain Government-owned and leased Karl Storz Endoscopes and Communications equipment. The Contractor shall provide a full time, on-call, on-site, Karl Storz-factory trained and certified field technician to perform repairs, maintenance, and diagnostics in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) service manuals, specifications and recommendation.

The full-service contract requires the Karl Storz Endoscope and Communications trained and certified field technician to be available and on-site 1) Monday through Friday (during normal business hours), 2) Monday through Friday after normal business hours (as required by surgical case load), 3) on call and readily available Monday through Sunday.

Important Information: The Government is not obligated to - nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources-sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 339112: Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The Size Standard is 1,000 employees.

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as 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) Is your business a: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.?

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

(3) Does your company have FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number.

Notice to Potential Offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to david.odne@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: David Odne; Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 11:00 AM Pacific Time on the due date found on page 1 of this sources sought notice.

Leased Karl Storz Endoscopes and Communications equipment PMI

Sources Sought Notice