6515--Hearing Aid Fitting System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Hearing Aid Fitting System for the Long Beach Healthcare System's Audiology Department. The procurement involves acquiring the Natus Medical Inc. Aurical Hearing Aid Fitting System or an equivalent product capable of programming hearing instruments, performing standard audiometric tests, and connecting to a USB Hub for probe microphone measurements. Specifically, the VA requires equipment that complies with IEC 60601-1 and/or IEC 60601-1-1 standards, and vendors must respond to a comprehensive set of 19 detailed questions about their capabilities. Interested parties are required to submit their responses via email to DERONTE.REID@VA.GOV by August 1, 2024, at 4:00 PM PST. The evaluation will focus on vendor qualifications, business size status, manufacturing/distribution authority, Buy American Act compliance, FDA clearances, delivery timelines, and pricing information.

The procurement is not designated for any specific set-aside and falls under NAICS code 334510 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The VA intends to procure 4 units of the main fitting system, including associated components such as REM tubes, probe tube holders, and ear hook upgrade kits, along with installation and training services. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the opportunity is structured as a Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice to assist in acquisition planning. The contracting officer, Deronte Reid, will oversee the procurement process, which will take place at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The procurement does not involve Recovery Act funds, and interested vendors are encouraged to carefully review all attachments and provide comprehensive responses to support the VA's acquisition planning efforts.