Percutaneous Ultrasonic Soft Tissue and Osseous Debridement

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 VA Portland 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: 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

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 VA Portland 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 Opportunities on Sam.gov.

 DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20, is seeking sources that can provide Tenex TX Console and disposables for percutaneous ultrasonic soft tissue and osseous debridement. An equal brand product will be considered as long as it has the same characteristics as listed below:

1. Must be capable of performing Percutaneous ultrasonic soft tissue and osseous debridement
2. Image guided removal of symptomatic tissue
3. Minimally invasive – reduces complications and healing time
4. Can be performed in settings outside an operating room
5. Able to be performed using local vs. general anesthesia

The information above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, to indicate the quality of equipment that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the Government that the interested source can provide equipment that fulfills the required specifications.

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?_____________________

[ ] yes [ ] no Does your equipment conform to the Buy American Act and FAR 52.225-1?

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies | Acquisition.GOV

What is the estimated Delivery Date After Receipt of Order (ARO)? _____________

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 review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities (http://www.fbo.gov).

Submit Capability Statements to: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20 Attn: Gregory Watson, no later than 6:00 AM (PST), April 23, 2025. Responses must be submitted via e-mail to: Gregory.Watson2@va.gov.

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