Sources Sought Notice.docx

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Network Contracting Office 9 is seeking potential sources for CCU Books (or equal product) This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, is seeking sources that can provide a fluorescence microscope that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics.

Brand Name or Equal to:

ISBN #: 978-1-62254-828-6

ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians-(Spiral) with Guidelines

ISBN #: 978-1-64016-213-6

AMA CPT Professional-(Spiral)

EncoderPro.com Professional

ISBN #: 978-1-62254-899-6

Evaluation and Management Coding Advisor

ISBN #: 978-1-62254-908-5

Coding Companion for Emergency Medicine/Critical Care/Infectious Disease

ISBN #: 978-1-62254-799-9

Coding and Payment Guide for Medical Oncology/Hematology Services

ISBN #: 978-1-62254-809-5

Coding Companion for Plastics/Dermatology

ISBN #: 978-1-62254-804-0

Coding Companion for Neurosurgery/Neurology

Salient Characteristics:

1. Must be sturdy and be able to withstand the daily use of the coders.

2. Must be 40 (pound) stock paper with a high opacity rating

3. ICD-10 CM Font size must be 8 pt with the codes and descriptions published in bold types making it easier to read and darker font.

4. ICD-10-CM and AMA CPT must be approved for CCA Exam test center and must be spiral.

5. AMA CPT Professional Spiralbound book must be (8.5”x11”) and must be accompanied with a CPT E/M companion softbound booklet (7”x10”)

The information above is intended to be descriptive, and not restrictive, to indicate the quality of equipment that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the Government that the interested source can provide equipment that fulfills the required specifications. If you are interested, and can provide equipment that meets or exceeds the specifications listed, please provide the requested information below:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, which has a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250 employees. Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program:

[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify)

[ ] yes [ ] no – Are you the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)?

[ ] yes [ ] no – If not the OEM, are you an authorized distributor, and can produce a letter from the OEM?

[ ] yes [ ] no – Is your product available on your GSA/FSS or other GWAC Contract?

[ ] yes [ ] no – Is your product manufactured in the USA? If not, where? _____________

What is the estimated Delivery Date After Receipt of Order (ARO)? _____________

Please include the following information Company Name:

POC:

DUNS:

Address:

Email:

In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, experience etc.) to confirm the company’s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. 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.

Please respond to this RFI by September 17, 2022 at 10:00AM CT to christina.curley@va.gov.