This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.  It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses interested and capable of providing the requested commodities. The NAICS Code is 339112; size standard is 1,000 employees. 100% VOSB set-aside. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name b) address (c) socio-economic status, (d) point of contact (e) phone, fax, and email (f) DUNS number (g) Cage Code (h) Tax ID Number (i) and must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described below.    CONSTELLATION LXT See Statement of Work below. The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.  Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. Requests for information and resultant responses shall be submitted directly to the contracting officer, Wilmen Joa at [email protected]. NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All submissions should be received no later than 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time on April 16, 2018. STATEMENT OF WORK GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction and Overview: The Operating Room in Northport VAMC located in 79 Middleville Road Northport, NY 11768 is requesting the purchase of one (1) vitreoretinal microsurgical system. Scope of Work: The vendor shall provide one (1) vitreoretinal microsurgical system. This system must have minimum requirements including cut rate of 5000 cuts-per-minute (cpm), attached direct laser module and auto gas fill, and capability for 23-, 25-, and 27-gauge microsurgery. Additional equipment includes an indirect laser system, laser filters for the surgical microscope, and phacofragmatome hand piece for cataract removal. The vitrector will occupy about 6 square feet of floor space. Background: The vitreoretinal microsurgical system is the main instrument necessary for surgical repair of retinal disorders, including retinal detachments, complications of diabetic retinopathy, complications for cataract surgery, macular hole repair, and traumatic ruptured globes. Item # Product Number Description/Part Number* Qty Price Extended Amount 0001.   8065751550 CONSTELLATION LXT 1     0002. 8065797105 ISPAN C3F8 CONSTELLATION 125GM 1     0003.  8065797005 ISPAN SF6 CONSTELLATION 125GM 1     0004.   8065750888 CONSTELLATION FRAGMENTATION HP 1     0005.   8065752987 ALCON LIO PUREPOINT 1     0006.   8065751051 PASSIVE DR FILTER ZEISS MOELLER 1         SUBTOTAL All Lines      

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