This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Please advise if you carry this product or a suitable or equal . Also include company socio/Economic status and size. If you have any questions or concerns in reference to the Parts Listing please provide as well. EMAIL INFORMATION TO: [email protected] ALL RESPONDANTS MUST BE MANFACTURERS OR AUTHORZED DISTRIBUTORS. NO REFURBISHED OR GRAY MARKET ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. It is anticipated that a Request for Quotes will be issued in May 2019. Award of a firm fixed price contract is contemplated by June 2019. This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of performing the requirements to warrant a socio-economic set-aside or full & open competition. It is strongly recommended that interested parties register in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Biz database and the Small Business Administration (SBA) database. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ and www.sba.gov/, respectively. Interested parties responding to this sources sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) documentation relating to capability of performance (3) intentions of subcontracting program to include set-asides if any; (4) proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz or SBA websites or intention of registration prior to submission of offers to a solicitation; (5) If you are a distributor a statement from the manufacturer that your company is a authorized distributor; (6) a statement to inform the government if you are a manufacturer or distributor; (7) any information regarding FSS Schedule availability; (8) any other pertinent company documentation. The response date to this Sources Sought notice is May 21 2019 at 12:00 pm AZ time. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only to determine if a socio-economic set-aside, or full & open competition, or sole-source procurement is appropriate. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable via [email protected]. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE OTHER THAN WHAT IS NOTED HEREIN. ALL FIRMS ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO CALL THE INDIVIDUAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION. This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor Or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer warranty. The quote MUST include evidence of authorized distributor status for the manufacturer being quoted. Brand Name Only Technical Requirements: Suggested Equipment CAREFUSION ALARIS PC UNITS, PUMPS, SYRINGE MODULE, EtCO2 MODULE REPLACEMENT AND SERVER IMPLEMENTATION 8015- Alaris PC unit QTY:250 8100- Alaris Pump module QTY:400 8110-Alaris Syringe module QTY:5 8300-Alaria EtCO2 module QTY:20 Guardrails® Point-of-Care Software for Alaris PC units QTY:1 Guardrails® Point-of-Care Software for Pump modules QTY:2 Guardrails® Point-of-Care Software for Syringe modules QTY:5 Guardrails® Point-of-Care Software for EtCO2 modules QTY:14 Remote Professional Services QTY:1 Equipment Check-in Services QTY:1 Onsite Biomed Skills Lab (workshop) QTY:1 Alaris® Systems Manager License (Perpetual) QTY:1 Alaris® Systems Manager Implementation QTY:1 Dell Server License (perpetual) QTY:1 Dell Server Implementation QTY:1 Place of Performance. Albuquerque VA Medical Center Nursing Services

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