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36C24W26Q0192 – SURGICAL SCOPE LEASE AND MAINTENANCE

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This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with 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.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL.

This is a Request for Information for market research. Information is to be used primarily for planning purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This announcement does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to solicit or award a contract now or in the future. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought Notice.

Purpose: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to identify contractors capable of performing the specified requirement below:

Requirement: Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) requires a Contractor to provide full leasing, preventative maintenance, and repair services for scopes for surgical use.

The objective of this scope of work is to define the requirements, responsibilities, and expectations involved in the acquisition and use of Urology ENT equipment. The goal is to ensure the safe, effective, and standardized deployment of Urology ENT.

Location: Tulsa Oklahoma VA Medical Center.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Firms responding shall specify they can meet the required specifications:

• See Statement of Work

Contractors shall provide:

• A completed copy of Business information listed below with a capabilities statement.

For a contract of this size, scope and complexity, the successful Contractor must provide products and perform in a professional manner and quality as recognized by commercial industry standards as good to excellent. Contractor must provide to the COR and CO, and maintain for the life of the contract, written certification from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that authorizes the Contractor to provide and assemble the products, as detailed in the Contractor’s quote and identified in this SOW.

The Contractor shall have the ability to repair/service the equipment per the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications in order to not void the leased equipment’s warranty. The

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Contractor shall provide full preventative maintenance and repair service coverage for all contracted equipment. The preventative maintenance and repair services shall be completed by OEM certified service personnel. The contractor shall submit equipment service reports to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), confirming completion of said repair/maintenance service that was provided. Contract performance shall be monitored using this report, indicating the timeliness of the repair, the completion of the services provided, and shall act as a guide for confirming that the repaired equipment is operational.

The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 532490. The business size standard is 40.0 million. The PSC is W049 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing.

Only written responses will be accepted at this stage. Do not submit additional documentation or attachments outside these requirements unless your company POC receives a direct request in writing by the Contracting Officer. Information is being gathered for market research purposes only.

Questions must be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist. If your organization can provide these services and is interested in this opportunity, please respond to Contract Specialist, Amelia Roberson via e-mail at Amelia.Roberson1@va.gov with the above information.

Complete the information in the table listed below. This is a comparison for lease versus buy.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.

Exhibit A: In response to this announcement, please provide the information below:

Company Name:

Address:

UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number:

Contact Name:

Phone No.:

Email:

Place of Manufacture:

Lead Time:

Request for Information

Business Size Information - Select all that applies:

� Small Business � Emerging Small Business � Small Disadvantaged Business � Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act � HUBZone � Woman Owned � Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small � Veteran Owned Small Business � Large Business � Lead Time

FSS/GSA Contract Holder Yes No

FSS/GSA Contract Number:

Effective Date/ Expiration Date:

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