This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS or QUOTES and NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 is seeking preferably Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Small Businesses (but will accept other than small business for market research purposes), capable of providing two ScanLan Vascular Tunneling Systems, brand name only, for Medical Service at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, located at 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531-2410. See DRAFT Statement of Work for detailed description of Supplies. The NAICS code is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the Size Standard is 1,000 Employees. Responses must be received by no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time, Friday, July 13, 2018. Responses shall be emailed to [email protected]. Capabilities Statements to include DUNS number. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted. Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award. SAM: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ VETBIZ: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Public/Search/Default.aspx Vet 4212 (Veteran owned small Business are reminded of Reporting Requirements) https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR Vascular Tunneling System Background: The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is requesting two each ScanLan Vascular Tunneling Systems to be used in Medical Service for Vascular surgeries. Project Scope: The facility would like to purchase two (2) systems. Supply Specifications Requirements: Salient Characteristics to Include (Brand Name Only) ScanLan A choice of three styles: Vascular tunneler grasping forceps (20 1/2" / 52 cm), A/V Access tunneler grasping forceps (12" / 30.5 cm), and Full Curve A/V Access tunneler grasping forceps (12" / 30.5 cm) Each style will accommodate two sheath diameters (large or small); A knurled handle for positive control; A handle indicator to verify tunneler curve direction; Stainless steel construction, offering strength and long life, as well as quick, reliable, atraumatic graft placement; and Specially designed, stainless steel sterilization/storage case also available. The single-use sheath features include: Two sheath diameters (Large and Small) designed to fit each forceps style; Each sheath diameter available in two lengths (20 1/2" / 52 cm and 12" / 30.5 cm) to accommodate various grafts; Allows atraumatic tunneling and placement of grafts without kinking, twisting, stretching, or pulling; Smooth polymer sheaths and bullet tips offer near frictionless graft placement, essential for many new graft surfaces; Minimal sheath diameters avoid excessive tissue disruption; Color-coding provides easy length and diameter identification; and Radiopaque and latex-safe. Warranty and Support: Standard. Delivery Location: Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System ATTN: Warehouse, Bldg. 26 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS 39531-2410 Estimates: Vendors will submit one quotation for the purchase of two units and match the requirements outlined in this Sources Sought Notice. End of Document

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