Sources Sought Notice This is a Sources Sought Notice (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. (b) Although "proposal," "offeror," contractor, and "offeror" may be used in this sources sought notice, any response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. The Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. (c) Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as "proprietary" or "confidential," intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law. (d) This Sources Sought is issued by VISN 2 Contracting Office in Albany for the purpose of collecting information about Albany Flexible Inspection Scope with Cart, Dolly, Mounting Tablets, Clamps and USB Control Box. The VA is seeking to provide for this requirement as of 30 days from award. The NAICS code identified for this requirement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies The requirement is detailed in the Statement of Work section of this document. (e) Cursory market research has identified small businesses that may be able to provide for this requirement. Contractors that are able to meet the requirements in the attachment and possess an interest in performing these service or providing for these items, are encouraged to email a capability statement and full information to Tony Murray at
[email protected]. - Part of the purpose of this posting is to determine the viability of set aside to a specific socio-economic category(service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business). Interested parties MUST provide company/individual name, a capability statement, examples of same or similar work performed at other facilities, DUNS number and address, point of contact and social-economic. If contractor is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), or any other special category of contractors, then contractor is responsible for providing documentation in support of this. This information will be used to determine the viability of a set aside for this requirement. If any of the requested information is not supplied with the response, this may result in the contractor not being considered in the Government s Procurement Strategy. The following information is required for determining procurement strategy and viability of sources: Set aside requirements have limitations on subcontracting and must be adherent to the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) under FAR 19 and the Buy American Act (BAA) for commercial product procurements. This procurement is located in Albany, NY. Provide your supporting documentation. - Contractors shall also identify any Federal Supply Schedules that may carry the desired equipment or supplies. - Contractors shall identify pertinent point of contact for company, contractor DUNS number for size standard and socioeconomic verification in SAM and VIP, as well as for any intended subcontractors. - Contractor shall provide a listing of any teaming agreements they intend to employ in the performance of this requirement if awarded. - Contractors shall include any relevant comments about the Attachment(s) if applicable. Statement of Work Build-A-Borescopes Albany Stratton VA Medical Center Introduction This is a Brand Name Only request for devices designed to allow visual inspection of internal channels of potentially soiled or damaged endoscopic instrumentation that would otherwise be impossible to see. We are required to use said devices in accordance with AAMI ST79. Documentation of their use is included in VISN auditing tools. Background /Objective The Albany Stratton VAMC, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany NY is currently seeking purchase of borescope sets to be used in 3 departments (GI, Urology, SPS) as well as some critical components for backup parts. Each set is comprised of a control box, a flexible inspection scope (various sizes available to accommodate different instruments) and rolling mobile carts that have clamps/holders that allow components to be secured in place when in use and for portability. This is a Brand Name Only for Healthmark, a brand under the Getinge Corp umbrella. They are the manufacturers of these specific devices and accessories to meet our needs. Healthmark has unique AI software available (WatchDog AI TM) to create reports. Place of Delivery Albany Stratton VAMC, Basement, Sterile Processing Service D Wing Estimated Delivery Date - 30 days ARO Scope of Work Equipment: Item # Description/Part Number FIS-007UB USB Control Box CT-101 Catheter 1.9 mm-Flexible Inspection Scope, 110 cm long CT-102 Catheter 1.06mm-Flesible Inspection Scope, 110 cm long CLA-001 Clamp for FIS-007 FIS7-MC FIS-007 Mobile Cart FIS7-10 Mounting Tablet for FIS-007 110405-SP EndoDolly The contractor must provide Flexible Inspection Scopes that enable the user to see the inside of channeled scopes to check for foreign matter or damage. The contractor must provide devices where USB Control Boxes can take photos and video. The contractor must provide an accessory basket. The contractor must provide EndoDolly, scope hanging stand with self-adjusting extension poles with a minimum height of 58 . The contractor must provide trainings for the setting up of the components, testing their use and functionality. Warranty/Guarantee information- Contractor must provide a one-year limited warranty on hardware and software, typical of the industry.
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