6515--Arthroscopic Surgical Irrigation System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of newly Fredericksburg Healthcare Center is conducting market research through this source sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified businesses, capable of providing a brand name or equal product for the Arthroscopic Surgical Irrigation System that meets the following:

Functions to be performed:

The arthroscopic irrigation systems have been developed that inject fluid into the joint during the arthroscopic procedure. The pressure exerted by the fluid distends the joint space, while the fluid itself removes any wear debris or blood found in the surgical field and keeps the soft tissues apart.

Essential physical characteristics and dimensions:

It should feature a countertop pump controller for arthroscopic procedures, dimensions approximately 12 W x 6 H x 14 D, functions with a touchscreen user interface, Power: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, high flow up to 2.5 l/min, custom outflow settings are required for in-joint visibility, outflow control and lavage function to control saline usage is required. This item should be fully equipped with the control unit and kit.

Product Number:

72200208

7211010

All respondents shall indicate/provide the following:

Whether or not they are small business manufacturers of the products they wish to offer, or if they are a reseller of a small business manufacturer.

Please provided an official copy of the authorized distributor letter of the manufacture of the product.

Is your company interested in providing a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) quote or Open Market quote (indicate FSS contract #)?

IF your company will provide a FSS/GSA quote please provided the contract number with the product on the schedule. The product MUST be on the scheduled contract provided.

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes.

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each.

Whether or not your company has an active SAM registration and the companies Unique Entity Identifier.

A copy of its capabilities statement.

Failure to provide the above information may result in the potential offeror being considered incapable of meeting the VA s needs.

If the contractor can provide the above items, the contractor shall provide a letter from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor/licenser of their products. Failure to submit an authorized distributor letter shall result in the product(s) potentially offered to be considered grey market and shall not be considered technically acceptable.

The capability statements received from this market research are for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research, and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research. The Government will not assume any costs incurred by the contractor in the preparation of responses. All responses shall be submitted in writing no later than November 4th, at 8AM EST to the attention of: angela.deberry@va.gov.

Please title the subject line for all responses as: Sources Sought Arthroscopic Surgical Irrigation System: 36C24625Q0144