Please note that this is not a request for quotes or proposals; the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. A solicitation is not currently available. The Government may or may not issue solicitation documents. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 3), James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Network Acquisitions and Logistics program is conducting market research for qualified firms (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Hubzone, 8(A) OR Small Business) capable of providing the Covidien Endo GIA Reinforced Reload with Tri-staple Technology, or equal, for the James J. Peters VAMC. IF RESPONDING WITH AN "OR EQUAL" BRAND YOU MUST PROVIDE THE SPECIFICATION SHEET OF YOUR SUGGESTED MODEL OR YOU WILL BE DEEMED NON RESPONSIVE. Applicable NAICS Code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a Small Business size standard of 500 Employees. Firms desiring consideration MUST email a capabilities statement and the following information directly to the Contracting Officer referencing the following in the subject field, "VA243-15-Q-1401 Tri-staple Technology Stapler, Bronx VAMC ": Company Name: Socio-Economic Category (SDVOSB, VOSB, 8A, HUBZONE or SMALL BUSINESS): Street Address, City, State and Zip Code: DUNS Number: Point of Contact Name: Point of Contact Phone Number: Point of Contact E-mail Address: IMPORTANT NOTE: Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer's E-mail: [email protected] and received no later than 8:00 AM eastern time on Friday August 28, 2015. This is a market survey for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. Desired brand is the Covidien Endo GIA Reinforced Reload with Tri-staple Technology. Model # 's EGIATRS60AXT and EGIATRS60AMT. Please research these models for comprehensive specifications of the desired model. The Reinforced Reload Stapler with Tri-Staple technology shall be compatible with the Covidien manual and powered handled currently in use in the Operating Room. The staple shall also be equipped with a preloaded buttress material to provide ease of use as well as reduce waste. Salient Characteristics: (If responding with an "or equal") Item 1: Reload Stapler Endoscopic GIA (EGIATRS60AXT) 1.Reinforced Reload with Tri Staple Technology 60MM Articulating Extra thick 2.Black 3.Intended tissue thickness 2.25-3.0MM 4.Staple size (inner to outer row) 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm Item 2: Reload Stapler Endoscopic GIA Universal (EGIATRS60AMT) 1.Reinforced reload with Tri-staple technology 60 MM articulating Medium Thick 2.purple 3.Single use reload 4.Staple size (inner to outer row) 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm

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