580-15-4-028-0483 EMERGENCY Abbot Vascular Amendment to provide Part Numbers

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals (RFP) or request for quotes (RFQ) and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification in relation to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 339114.

Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall be in writing and include the following:

a) Company name

b) Address

c) Point of contact

d) Phone, fax, and email

e) DUNS number

f) Cage Code

g) Tax ID Number

h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business, or Small Business

i) Provide a copy of your company's current Representations and Certifications from www.sam.gov.

j) Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor in accordance with the statement of work

k) Provide any certifications and/or licenses, test/calibration equipment, and evidence of the ability of obtaining original equipment manufacturer parts, i.e. D-2 Operator License.

l) Provide previous contracts that are similar in nature and complexity.

m) Any other pertinent information that may assist the Government in relation to this requirement, commercial standards, industry best practices, etc.

n) Estimated cost

After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published to www.FBO.gov. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offeror(s) will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, is seeking sources to provide angiographic guidewires and supplies for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC). Please see the attachment requirement details and scope of work. Comments and suggestions on the attached SOW is highly encouraged and recommended as this will assist the Government in conforming to best practices and commercial industry standards.

The intended contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award.

The delivery address is as follows:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

2002 Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 77030-4298



Responses to this notice shall be emailed to the attention of Paul Filhiol at paul.filhiol@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than September 9, 2015, NOON Central Time (CT). Ensure the following title is within the subject line of the email: "VA256-15-N-1070: MEDVAMC ANGIOGRAPHIP SUPPLIES".

Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. 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.

The Perclose A-T 6F SMC System is indicated for the percutaneous delivery of suture for closing the common femoral artery access site of patients who have undergone diagnostic or interventional catheterization procedures using 5 to 8F sheaths. The Perclose A-T 6F SMC System reduces the time to hemostasis, ambulation (10 feet) and discharge in patients who have undergone diagnostic or interventional catheterization procedures without complicating clinical conditions This device is compatible with the interventional cardiology OCT imaging machine owned by the MEDVAMC.



Perclose Proglide Catheter $ 2,590.00 50

Vascular Balanced Middle Guidewire $ 425.00 10

Asahi Prowater Catheter 0.14 300cm $ 475.00 20

Asahi Prowater Catheter 0.14 190 $ 475.00 20

Asahi Catheter 300cm $ 725.00 10

Guidewire Endo 300cm Radioplaque $ 475.00 15

Guidewire Ashai $ 725.00 10

Fiedler XT Catheter $ 725.00 10

Hydrophilic Coated Catheter $ 725.00 15

Guidewire 180cm Straight Asahi $ 95.00 70

Guidewire Fielder $ 95.00 50

Miraclebros 4.5 Straight Tip $ 675.00 10

Miraclebros 12 300cm $ 725.00 10

Asshi Miracle 190cm $ 725.00 10

Pro 12 Catheter $ 725.00 10

Pro PTCA 300cm $ 725.00 10

Sion 300cm $ 725.00 10

180cm Guidewire $ 725.00 10

Hi Torque Pilot 200 $ 85.00 50

Torque Pilot 200 $ 85.00 50

Iron Man Guidewire $ 85.00 50

Whisper MS Guidewire $ 85.00 50

Hi Torque Guidewire 300cm $ 85.00 50

$ 85.00 50