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), 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 following items available from Baxter Healthcare.: PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1503352 Floseal Human Thrombin/Calcium Chloride 10 Cases DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT: FLOSEAL kit consists of a bovine-derived Gelatin Matrix component, a human-derived Thrombin component, Applicator tips, and several mixing accessories. Sterile, non-pyrogenic. 6 PER CASE. ANY "OR EQUAL" BRAND SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH AND SHALL HAVE EQUAL SPECIFICATIONS TO THE PART NUMBER LISTED ABOVE. IF RESPONDING WITH AN "OR EQUAL" BRAND YOU MUST PROVIDE THE SPECIFICATION SHEET OF YOUR SUGGESTED PRODUCT 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, "VA243-16-Q-0339 - Floseal" 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 12:00 PM eastern time on Thursday, February 11, 2016. 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. Please research the desired item for comprehensive specifications if submitting an "or equal" product.

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