sources sought.pdf

This is not a request for quotes; the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only.

This Sources Sought Notice is being conducted by the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 at 124 E HWY 67 Suite 100, Duncanville, Texas 75137 to identify sources that are capable of providing Lion R.A.C.E. Station Extinguisher Training Simulator Procurement and Installation.

for The VA North Texas Veterans Health Care System (VANTHCS) at the Dallas VA Medical Center , Dallas, TX.

Specification requirements: BRAND NAME. Lion R.A.C.E. Station Extinguisher Training Simulator.

BEPB03-2P# BullsEye™ V3 Pro Package 2 EA

BullsEye Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System is a laser-driven fire extinguisher trainer. It provides the ability to train on 3 classes of fire (A,B,C) and has 10 levels of difficulty. This Pro package has everything included in the Base but also expands your Training using the R.A.C.E. Station.

Includes:

(1) BullsEye Panel, (1) Get Started Kit with Setup Remote, User Manual and Power Supply/Cables. (1) BullsEye Panel Transport Case

(1) 5lb Dry Chem Laser Extinguisher, (1) Get Started Kit with Charger, (1) Extinguisher Transport Case

(1) R.A.C.E Station Kit (American Version) with Transport Cases.

a. Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Extinguisher Training System

b. Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.):

Digital components with Bluetooth connectivity, portable system.

c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): N/A

d. Dimensions, size, capacity: Portable, weighted for single-person setup.

e. Principles of operation: Uses props to deploy audio/visual alarms, simulate fire, and train with fire extinguisher props.

f. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A

g. Intended use: Fire safety training, extinguisher handling simulation.

h.

Equipment with which the item is used with (N/A if not applicable):

N/A

i. End item application: Fire safety training programs.

j. Original equipment manufacturer part number: N/A k.

Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required:

Includes digital fire panel, pull station prop, annunciator prop, extinguisher stand prop, smartphone prop, tripods, transport cases, network bridge adapter, user manual, chargers and cables.

Background: The North Texas Veterans Health Care System (VANTHCS), Radiation Safety in Dallas, TX has a requirement to purchase 2(ea.) Brand name only Lion R.A.C.E. Station Extinguisher Training Simulator, The simulators are essential to enhance the fire safety training program at the Dallas VA Medical Center. This effort is driven by the need to improve fire safety awareness and response capabilities among staff and patients. The simulator will provide hands-on training opportunities, complementing existing fire safety protocols and procedures. This encompasses the procurement, delivery, and installation of a Lion R.A.C.E.

Station Extinguisher Training Simulator at the Dallas VA Medical Center. The scope also includes training sessions for staff members on the proper use of the simulator and integration into existing fire safety training programs.

Warranty and Support: The warranty and support must cover all components of the requirement in accordance with standard manufacturer’s commercial warranty

Delivery Location:

VANTHCS

Radiation Safety 4500 S Lancaster Rd Dallas, TX 75216

1. If this is a supply your business can provide, please respond to this Sources Sought

Notice by 3:00 PM Central Time on Thursday, 10 April 2025.

2. The intent of this notice is to establish sources to define the procurement strategy (e.g. set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that VA intends to post soon. Interested contractors are requested to respond in accordance with the following:

Please respond to this notice if you can provide the exact brand listed in the table in the background section above. In the response, please cite your business size status.

a. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response.

b. DISTRIBUTORS: You must provide proof that you are an authorized distributor. VA does not accept gray market items.

Equivalent products may not be accepted. Offerors that propose Equivalent products may not be considered during the acquisition process.

3. Please note that VA is particularly interested in determining the availability of Small

Business Manufacturers. If your company is a small business manufacturer or distributor, please respond to this notice.

4. Vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing with their responses.

The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the future solicitation. (e.g. if CO determines that capable small businesses cannot provide fair and reasonable pricing, then the solicitation will not be set-aside).

5. Responses should include:

(1) Business Name

(2) Business Address

(3) Point of Contact

Name Phone Number E-mail Address

(4) SAM UID Number

(5) NAICS code

(6) Business Size: SMALL or LARGE

(7) Type of Business: SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED

(SDVOSB), VETERAN OWNED (VOSB), 8A, HUBZone, WOMAN- OWNED (WOSB), etc.

(8) Letter stating OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment and/or services if applicable

(9) GSA/FSS Contract Number if applicable

All businesses eligible to provide this service are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted requirement.

Send responses to Ivan Torres, ivan.torres1@va.gov

DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.