J065--Abbott EnSite and Claris Maintenance and Repair Base plus two (2) option years

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE; THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, in support of the Puget Sound VA Healthcare System, is performing market research to compile data regarding: (1) The availability and capability of qualified small business concerns; (2) Identify if there are sufficient number of qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, HUB Zone 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, or Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business concerns relative to the subject North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate procurement method, including any set-aside decision. Respondents should clearly describe their capabilities to include management experience, equipment and personnel or the ability to obtain them. Furthermore, interested sources must also meet all requirements of Federal, State, and Local Municipal codes regarding operations of this type of service.

The NAICS code assigned is: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

The small business size standard is $34.0 Million.

Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future or potential solicitation, or Request for Quotation. It is the intent of the Puget Sound VA Healthcare System to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Contract Opportunies on Sam.gov.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20, is seeking sources that can provide on-site, full service maintenance and repair services for VA-owned Abbott WorkMate Claris and EnSite X EP Systems at the Seattle VA Medical Center.

The Scope of this contract includes all parts and services to properly provide preventative maintenance and on-site repairs to ensure that all units are fully operational according to manufacturer specifications prior to departure. The Contractor shall provide all necessary travel, labor, materials, tools, documentation, and parts required for the inspection, support, and repair of the equipment, software, and accessories listed in the Schedule of Equipment.

This includes:

Parts Replacement Coverage

Software Upgrades / Revisions

Annual Preventive Maintenance

After Hour Preventive Maintenance

On-Site Service, Priority Response Level 1 (within one business days)

Shipping Level 1: First Overnight for down systems; for non-down systems, Priority Next Business-Day morning

24/7/365 Telephone Technical Support

Remote System Diagnostics and Maintenance

Loaner Systems / Components

Technical User Training Course Credits

Advanced Training Package

Most Up-to-Date Commercially Available Hardware Upgrades / Revision

Commercially Available Software Expansion Modules

Technology Performance Package: replacement coverage for select normal wear-and-tear items

Schedule of Equipment:

Item #

System Name

1

WM Claris System Display Plus

2

EP-4 Cardiac Stimulator

3

EnSite X System v1.1.1

4

Cool Point Pump US 4th Ed

5

TactiSys v1.7.1 Global Pack

6

Ampere System Kit (US)

POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE:

Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program:

[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB)

[ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone

[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a)

[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

[ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business

[ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

[ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

[ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business

[ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify)

[ ] yes [ ] no Are you the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)?

[ ] yes [ ] no If not the OEM, are you an authorized distributor, and can produce a letter from the OEM?

[ ] yes [ ] no Is this product available on your GSA/FSS or other GWAC Contract?

If so, what is your contract number?_____________________

Please include the following information:

Company Name:

POC:

UEI:

Address:

Email:

In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, experience etc.) to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request.

Disclaimer: This 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. After reviewing the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/).

Submit Capability Statements to: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20 Attn: Krystal Weeks, no later than 2:00 PM (PDT), March 10, 2025. Responses must be submitted via e-mail to: krystal.weeks@va.gov.

Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses.