S02 Sources Sought RFI NX EQ Lasers Ho-YAG.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* NX EQ Lasers Ho-YAG

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 22408-2697

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C10G25Q0027

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 03-07-2025 9:00AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6515

NAICS CODE* 334510

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Trevor Mason Trevor.Mason@va.gov 202-867-4351

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Nationwide

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/opal/sac/index.asp

URL DESCRIPTION VA | OALC | OPAL | SAC

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS Trevor.Mason@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION Trevor.Mason@va.gov

DESCRIPTION

1.0 DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) as a means of conducting market research to identify qualified sources with the capability and the resources to meet the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program requirement for Surgical Laser System units.

The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to supply brand name or equal identified Lumenis Pulse™ 120H Holmium Laser System units and associated equipment on an agency-wide basis. VA intends to award a single Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Laser System Units to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States.

The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1,250 employees.

The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that “An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award.” You may access the SAM website at SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of submission.

Submissions for this “sources sought” shall be submitted by email no later than March 7, 2025, at 9:00am EST to all the following:

Trevor.Mason@va.gov Sara.Vickroy@va.gov

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information https://www.sba.gov/sites/sbagov/files/2023-06/Table%20of%20Size%20Standards_Effective%20March%2017%2C%202023%20%282%29.pdf https://sam.gov/content/home https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search mailto:Trevor.Mason@va.gov mailto:Sara.Vickroy@va.gov provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

Holmium (Ho-YAG) Surgical Lasers or equal are solid-state lasers which typically emit wavelengths of 2,100 to 2,140 nm. Lasers ablate tissue with minimal hemostasis, little charring, and a thin zone of necrosis. Common clinical applications for holmium lasers include urology, gynecology, gastroenterology, and general surgery. Laser lithotripsy for breaking up kidney stones is the most common procedure. In laser lithotripsy, the fiber is placed on the stone surface and with each laser pulse, heating occurs causing vaporization of water within and on the surface of the stone. This causes fragmentation to occur in a drilling fashion.

The following Contract Line Items are being considered:

Contract Line

Items Brand Part

Number Description Base Year Qty

Option

Qty

Option

Qty

Option

Qty

Option

Qty

0001 Lumenis

GA-2009996

Boston Scientific Lumenis

MOSES

PULSE 120H

60HZ 30A

USA

15 5 6 4 7

0002 Lumenis

GA-0006802

Boston Scientific Lumenis

MOSES 2.0

PULSE 120H

60 HZ 45A

USA

15 5 6 4 7

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Lumenis Pulse™ 120H Holmium Laser System (Surgical Laser Units) as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics.

CLIN 0001-0002 applies to the Following SCs:

SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION

SC 1 Must be Holmium type laser Literature Review

SC 2 Must have 2.1 μm treatment wavelength

Literature Review

SC 3 Must have max power output at least 120W

Literature Review

SC 4 Must deliver energy at least 0.2-5.0 j/pulse

Literature Review

SC 5 Must have pulse repetition frequency up to 100Hz

Literature Review

SC 6 Must have pulse delivery mode Literature Review

For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (SC) specified above.

The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following:

1. Does vendor offer an annual service plan, Yes or No?

a. If Yes:

i. What does the plan cover?

ii. Does plan cover software updates only?

iii. Does the plan cover parts repair or replacement only?

iv. Does the plan cover both software and parts?

b. Vendor is requested to provide documentation that shows information on their service plan.

c. Is the service provided by the OEM or a subcontractor?

2. Full name and address of company

3. DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE

4. Business Size

5. Manufacturer or Distributor

a. If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer.

6. Country of Origin designation for all products

7. Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale

8. Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics and page numbers where each salient characteristic is met

9. Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified.

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought are highly encouraged to submit a Capabilities Statement.