6515--Audiology ABR (VA-25-00047063)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25725Q0731
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 17
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Dallas Texas Veteran Health Care System 4500 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, Texas 75216, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is conducting market research for the procurement of an Eclipse Audiology ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response) device to serve the Dallas VA Medical Center and Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic. The VA intends to issue a sole source award under FAR 13.501(a) authority to e3 Headquarters in Arlington Heights, Illinois, but is seeking responses from potential vendors to determine if competition is viable. The required equipment must be compatible with Interacoustics Eclipse EP25 DPOAE/VEMP systems and perform specific audiology testing functions in accordance with original equipment manufacturer specifications. Vendors must demonstrate they are authorized distributors or dealers, provide proof of U.S. manufacturing when possible, and include estimated pricing in their responses. The VA is particularly interested in identifying Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, or other small business manufacturers or authorized distributors. All responses are due by 10:00 AM Central Time on July 15, 2025, and must include comprehensive business information including SAM UID numbers, NAICS codes, business size status, and GSA/FSS contract details if applicable.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation, with the VA currently planning to award the contract as a sole source to e3 Headquarters located at 53333 N Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. The notice does not specify award values, budget ranges, or quantities, focusing instead on market research to determine the availability of small business competitors and fair and reasonable pricing. The procurement strategy may change from sole source to competitive bidding if the contracting officer determines that capable small businesses can provide competitive pricing and meet the technical requirements. Vendors are required to submit capability statements rather than formal proposals, and the government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with sole source procurement or open the requirement to competition. The equipment will be delivered to two specific locations: the Dallas VA Medical Center at 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216, and the Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic at 2201 SE Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76119.
Notice text
1. This market research notice is being conducted by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 VHA Regional Procurement Office-West (RPOW) 124 E. 5441 Medical Center, Babcock Road STE 302, San Antonio, Texas 78240, intends to issue a Sole Source award to e3 Headquarters, 53333 N Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights IL 60004 for the procurement of the Eclipse Audiology ABR
2. Background and Requirement: Contractor shall provide all required new parts in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
3. This equipment for proposed is the Eclipse Audiology ABR this equipment must be able to perform the following functions.
4. SPECIFIC INSTRUMENT REQUIRED: Dallas VA Medical Center, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas Tx 75216 and the FWOPC, 2201 SE Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76119
5. Eclipse Audiology ABR needs to function with the following:
Interacoustics Eclipse EP25 DPOAE/VEMP - Tests:
If this is an item your business can provide, please respond to this Sources Sought Notice by 10:00 AM Central Time on Tuesday, 15 July 2025.
6. The intent of this notice is to solicit sole source contract under the authority FAR 13.501(a). The procurement strategy (e.g sole source only) for a solicitation that VA intends to post soon. Interested contractors are requested to respond in accordance with the following:
a. where is the item manufactured, the VA is interested in procuring items manufactured in the United States.
b. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, include the contract details in your response.
c. Please note that VA is particularly interested in determining the availability of Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business/Veteran Owned Small Business or other Small Business manufacturers or authorized distributors that can provide this item.
d. Respond to this notice if you can provide these products listed in the tab le in the background and requirement section above. In response, please cite your business size status.
e. DISTRIBUTORS: You must provide proof that you are an authorized distributor. VA does not accept gray market items.
f. 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).
7. 7. 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 item are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted requirement.
8. Send responses to Michelle Cunningham at michelle.cunningham@va.gov.
DISCLAIMER: THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer whether to continue with the sole source procurement or to provide for competition. Due to technical issues, please allow additional time if you re using electronic means.
Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25725Q0731.docx | DOCX document |
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