Sources Sought Notice.docx

Sources Sought Notice

The VHA’s Network Contracting Office 21, on behalf VA San Francisco Health Care System is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who possess the capabilities to provide the required Brand Name or Equal Sorna Vertex 15ei System with Vertex Scan with Base plus four (4) option Years maintenance and Software Licensing to determine their availability, capability and adequacy.

As permitted by FAR Part 10, this is a market research tool being utilized for informational and planning purposes. Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Quote (RFQ), to be issued at a later date, and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized. If full and open competition is ultimately pursued, responses to this synopsis will be used to aid in establishing small business subcontracting goals.

This notice shall not be construed as a RFQ or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request, so quotes will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFQ process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice.

Items/Services: Sorna Vertex 15ei System Package with Vertex Scan OR EQUAL The system consists of Vertex Server software, unlimited Vertex Client and Vertex IHE Media Importer licenses. Query & Build, Automated DICOM, and System Backup profiles are provided by default. Also included is a pre-configured PC with LCD monitor, keyboard & mouse. DISC label design software and all necessary cabling are also provided. 1st Year Advanced Exchange Maintenance starts on the day of installation or 35 days after system shipment date – whichever is sooner. This requirement is anticipated as a base plus four (4) option years contract for maintenance and software licensing. System must be compatible with existing Philips Imaging Systems.

Base Year

Submission Instructions: Responses via email are due NLT 11:00 am Pacific on 7/16/2024 to leah.smith@va.gov and must include the information requested below. Responses greater than 10 double-sided pages (including all attachments) will not be considered. Late responses will not be accepted. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain any questions. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the Sources Sought.

Qualified firms shall submit a statement of interest on company letterhead demonstrating the firm’s qualifications to perform the defined work. Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following:

· Business Name and Address:

· Business SAM UEI Number:

· POC Name, email address and contact number:

· Business size and Socioeconomic Category:

· Ability to meet the Governments requirement: Government willing to review all responses from vendors proposing equipment and services equal to the above stated. Please provide any product information / capability statements.

Please provide all response NLT 11:00 am Pacific on 7/16/2024.