6520--Dental Surgical Microscopes

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following: Global A-Series Dental Microscope. Brand Name or Equal to Global Surgical Corporation IAW 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Use for intricate endodontics procedures resulting in significant advancements in the effectiveness of FboNotice canal therapy and endodontic surgery. Installation must be included as well as working with our BIOMED team.

The following are the required salient characteristics the microscope must meet to be considered for potential award;

Salient Characteristics

Must have a LED Light source with 100,00 lux

Must be ceiling mounted (all required parts/equipment/etc. included)

Must have a HD color Video camera

Must come with a live view monitor

Must be easy to maneuver with an axis control system

Must have up to 6 steps of magnification

Must be able to UV filter in clear, amber and green

Must have magnification changer capabilities from the handles to help with ergonomics

Must have multi focal lenses

Must have up to 160mm binocular capability with adjustable magnification

Must have up to 150 mm of focal adjustment capability

Must have disposable lens covers and eyecups for infection control purposes

Must have a binocular adapter for 45 degree extender

Magnification 2.1x-3.2x-5.1x-8.0x-12.8x-19.2x

Dual port beamsplitter 50/50 and 50/50 ports with a dove tail mount

HD video camera 1080P V2 with 30 HDMI cable

Camera adapter for HD video camera

Vendor must install the support arms, optics and provide a thorough Inservice

Must have McDonald arm 17 extension arm option only based on the location selected for ceiling mount 45-degree arm, spring arm, extension arm

Ceiling column for 10 ft mounting surface (not drop ceiling height)

Vendor must install the support arms, optics and provide a thorough Inservice

Delivery: 30 Days ARO

Potential Businesses having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated equipment services are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to niel.chase@va.gov no later than 16:30 (4:30p) on 6/17/2024. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: company name, SAM UEI, address, business size, point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address. VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023) applies to this sources sought.

Please note whether system is presently offered on a current Government contract. NAICS Code 339114 is applicable to determine business size standard. Any questions or concerns may also be directed to niel.chase@va.gov via e-mail.

Disclaimer and Important Notes:

This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.