This Sources Sought Notice is for a Triton 36 Ultrasonic Cleaning System.

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).
This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) under NAICS 339113. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, a solicitation announcement may be published in the FedBizOpps. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this Sources Sought Notice.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is seeking sources for a Getinge Triton 36 Ultrasonic Cleaning System with accessories for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This would be a Brand Name Only acquisition to do additional costs associated with the procurement of a new brand and model. The line items are:
Item #
Description/Part Number*
Qty
1
Triton 36 Large Capacity Floor Model Ultrasonic Cleaning System (60030000804)
1
2
Floor Anchor Leg Kit, UCS Triton Series (6003000839)
1
3
Triton 36 UCS Verify Software (60030000831)
1
4
Triton Robotic Arm Cleaning Basket, Xi Adapters (60030000823)
Â
2
5
Triton Robotic Arm Cleaning Basket, S/Si Adapters (60030000822)
Â
2
6
Mobile Side Cabinet w/ Caster, 12" W x 21" L x 36" H (60030000827)
Â
1
7
Lumen Basket w/ Adapter Kit, triton 36 & 72 (60030000817)
Â
2
8
Install TRT 36 Auto Ultrasonic (7755-i-TR36)
Â
1
If you are interested and capable of providing the required supplies please provide the requested information as indicated below. Responses to this notice should include: company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:
Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)
Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? If not, is your company considered small under a related NAICS code?
Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items?
If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number.
If you are an FSS/GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?
Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.
Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to brand name or equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to bryan.boggs2@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 by 1200 noon PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this Sources Sought Notice. Responses to this notice will not be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation..