6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source GLIDESCOPES MRN, MA, 657-23-3-2702-0110, (VA-23-00068244) Modification to include Justification & Authorization

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15 Contracting Office intends to award a sole Source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 FAR Par 13.106-3; Soliciting from a Single Source Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS), 2615 Port Industrial Drive, Suite 405, Jacksonville, FL 32226. VHSS is the only SDVOSB authorized by the Original Equipment Manufacturer to distribute the GlideScope Core 15 Premium.

The place of performance is for the Department of Veterans Affairs Marion VAMC located in Marion, IL 62259. The NAICS code determined for this requirement is 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing). This action will result in a Firm-Fixed One Year supply contract.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotations: interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement NLT 06/16/2023 at 12:00pm CST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered.

POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE RESPONSE:

Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), email address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e. small/large), and Unique Entity Identifier.

Statement of Capability that demonstrates ability of providing the item in accordance with the attached Statement of Requirement (SOR) and past performance in providing this type of service.

Include example of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information.

This notice is to assist the NCO 15 in determining SOURCES ONLY. This announcement is not a request for proposals or quotations. The Government is not committed to award a contract pursuant to this announcement. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of information in response to this announcement.

When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 36C25523Q0435 - GlideScopes in the subject line of the email. If after June 16, 2023, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, the Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Veterans Healthcare Solutions.

This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes.

There will be not solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted.

The point of contact for this action is Al Cheeks who can be reached at albert.cheeksJr@VA.Gov. The VISN 15 Contracting office address is: VA Heartland Network 15, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 3450 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Marion, IL VAMC

Statement of Requirements: Seven (7) Brand name only GlideScope Core 15

Description of Use: To be used in the Marion, IL VAMC Surgical Department

This solicitation uses a Brand Name of the product required. This permits prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. All offers must work with existing Verathon GlideScope equipment that has already been purchased and is currently in use at the station.

The salient characteristics and specifications include, but not limited are:

15 high-definition touchscreen monitor

Multimodal views simultaneously

Dual View

GlideScope Magna View to enlarge the bronchoscopy view

SpO2 and pulse rate reading on screen and captured images and videos

Still image and video capture

Patient notes annotation feature

180 image rotation for face-to-face intubations and training

Dual connection ports for two video inputs

HDMI out port for external video display

Mounted on an adjustable arm, such that monitor can be positioned over the patient for optimal viewing in operator s direct line of sight

Cable organizer keeps cables ready by the monitor, to easily connect the video laryngoscope and/or bronchoscope and start the procedure quickly

Prep tray to ensure easy access to all airway tools

Hook attachment to store single-use flexible bronchoscopes

Sterile bin to organize video laryngoscopes, excess cables, and airway management tools in one place to cover a wide range of patients

Dirty bin, designed to support infection control initiatives and house used equipment for easy disposal

Workstation cart

3-year system warranty

Contractor shall provide all shipping, installation (if required), equipment, personnel, labor, and testing for name brand

Description

Quantity

GlideScope Core 15 Premium Configuration with Video Baton QC Large

7

Video Baton Cradle Holder

7

Core Quick Connect Cable bundled with GlideScope Go

7

Video Baton 2.0 Large (3-4)

7

Place of Performance: Marion VAMC

Warehouse Building 16

2401 West Main Street

Marion, IL 62959

Optional/Value Added Features: N/A

Required Interfaces: None