Sources Sought Bariatric Digital Scales.docx

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT

DISCLAIMER

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. 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.

The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e).

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION- Bariatric Digital Scales with Fat Analyzer (Brand Name or Equal) up to 800 lbs.

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334510. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following to the Marion VA Medical Center located at 2401 West Main Street, Marion, IL 62959:

This solicitation uses a Brand Name or Equal Description of the product required. This permits prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name.

Minimum Technical Specifications:

1. Highly accurate digital weight display with Body Mass Index calculation and easy-to-read LCD display.

2. Light weight design, battery power, and carrying handles make it ultra-portable for convenient weighing wherever needed.

3. Low profile platform provides easy access for weighing.

4. Skid-proof and soft, but durable black rubber mat

5. Capacity x Readability 800 lb. x 0.2 lb. (450 kg x 0.1 kg)

6. Platform Size 24” W x 2.125: H x 24” D

7. Display Dimensions 6.125” W x 6.75 “H x 1.75” D

8. Weight Display 0.75” high digits – LCD

9. Power – AC adapter or 6 AA batteries (not included)

10. LCD Digits 0.7 in / 19mm high LCD, 6 digits, 7 segment

11. Keypad buttons - ON/OFF, ZERO, UNITS, LOCK/RELEASE, BMI/ENTER, PRINT, arrow keys

12. Connectivity – RS232

13. Operating Temperature – 14 to 104F

14. Net Weight – 92 lb

15. Shipping Weight – 45lb

16. Country of Origin – USA

17. Construction – High-performance, baked-on, powder-painted steel

Optional/Value Added Features:

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 brand name.

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:

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.)?

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

Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

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

Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number.

Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the SOW.

Please provide your DUNS number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Lisa Fischer at Lisa.Fischer1@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Monday, September 11th, 2023, at 15:00 CST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation