This is not a request for proposal or quote announcement. This is a sources sought notice only, do not submit pricing. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future and potential solicitation. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources capable of providing a brand name or equal to the Olympus VISERA Cysto-Nephro video scope (CYF Type V2). If submitting a brand name or equal it must be compatible with the VISERA Olympus Image Processor, Sterrad NX Sterilization System, and with the NStream Imaging System that the El Paso VA Healthcare System has. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Consistent with the VA's Veterans First Contracting Program, VA is particularly interested in identifying Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and/or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses with the capability to perform. All interested and capable respondents are requested to provide the information below. All responses to this notice shall include: 1. Company name 2. Point of contact 3. Phone number and email address 4. DUNS number (www.dnb.com) 5. GSA/FSS Contract Number (if applicable) 6. Capability Statement a. Please include the exact items stated as in the notice or "Or Equal" item that meet or exceed the capabilities of the listed item. Item List VISERA Cysto-Nephro Videoscope Manufacturer: Olympus Product Number: CYF-V2 Bidding on Manufacturer: ___________________ Brand Name: ____________________ Product Number: ________________ Responses to this notice should be sent electronically to [email protected]. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received by 5:00 ET, Friday, December 30, 2011. All contractors interested in doing business with the Government must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The website for registration is www.ccr.gov. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses should also indicate whether the company is verified by the VA in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Database at www.vetbiz.gov.

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