7125--SPD Instrument Cabinets

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of Richmond VAMC is conducting Market Research through this source sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified small businesses, capable of providing (8) SPD Instrument Cabinets for the new Fredericksburg HCC. The (8) SPD Instrument Cabinets that meet the following:

Functions to be performed:

The SPD Instrument Cabinets are used in a hospital/surgical setting for storing all surgical instruments and serve as a display cabinet. Additionally, it allows for easy access for surgical staff.

Performance required:

A high-quality large stainless-steel storage and supply cabinet with 3-year warranty.

Essential physical characteristics and dimensions:

It should feature a large stainless-steel storage and supply cabinet has an angled top, full height stainless steel hinged doors with glass panes, locking T-handle door locks, five removable stainless-steel shelves, adjustable at ½ (1.3cm) increments. Qty: 8, SPD Instrument Cabinet, Color: Silver, 5 Adjustable Stainless-Steel Shelves, 2 Glass Hinged Doors, 36 W x 78 H x 16 D, Sloped top, No Casters, 3-year warranty. Dimensions 36 W x 78 H x 16 D.

All respondents shall indicate/provide the following:

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

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

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 August 6th, at 4PM EST to the attention of: angela.deberry@va.gov.

Please title the subject line for all responses as: Sources Sought Eight SPD Instrument Cabinets 36C24624Q1043.