THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. In preparation for a future procurement, Lebanon, PA Acquisition Center is performing market research to determine potential vendors, including all types of small business (e.g. 8(a) firms, HUBZones, and small disabled veteran owned) that can offer a same or similar product to the SONOSITE S-NERVE MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES with the following description: " Features o New enhanced imaging technology utilizing algorithms that reduce speckle noise and image artifacts to give superior image quality and visualization of the needle tip. o Technology that would optimize tissue visualization via having only one method of control; Anesthesiologists cannot have multiple control methods as this procedure is very intricate and delicate and must be done with the utmost ease and one control dial/button allows this ability. o Multi-beam imaging o Advanced Needle Visualization allowing any type of needle to be used, rather than only an echogenic needle which is a very high cost item. o Enhanced color performance, sensitivity, and frame rates o Transducers and the ultrasound units themselves go through a drop test that exceeds military specifications for drop testing enhancing durability. The units are dropped from a 3 feet distance to assure durability. o Unit is very simple to use by staff, which enhances accuracy, efficiency and safety, this is very important as it relates to the proximity of vital organs that are vulnerable during this procedure o A unique and superior docking station called power pack/park used to place the unit in a designated area to charge o 24 hour guaranteed loaner service for ultra sound unit or transducer should a defect occur o 5 year warranty " Parameters o Architecture: All-digital broadband o Dynamic Range: Up to 165 dB o Gray Scale: 256 shades " Capability required o Broadband, Multi-frequency Imaging: " 2D/Tissue Harmonic Imaging/M-Mode " M-Mode Color Doppler/Color Power Doppler " PW, PW Tissue Doppler and CW Image " Doppler Angle, Correct After Freeze o Imaging Processing: " ADAPT Tissue Optimization " HD2 Imaging Technology " Advanced Needle Visualization " Dual Imaging, Duplex Imaging, 2x pan/zoom capability, Dynamic range and gain " ColorHD Technology o User Interface and Re-mappable controls: " Soft keys to drive advanced features " Programmable A and B keys: each must be assignable by the user " Silicone splash resistant sealed QWERTY keyboard " Track pad with select key for easy operation and navigation " Doppler controls: angle, steer, scale, baseline, gain and volume " Image acquisition keys: review, report, clip store, and save. " Dedicated AutoGain and exam keys to allow for quick activation " Color controls: size/position, angle, scale, baseline, and invert o Transducer: " Broadband Multi-frequency: " Linear Array, Curved Array, Phased Array, Multiplane TEE, and Micro-Convex " Tranducer weight < 2 lbs. " Performance requirement: o The units need to have a single control allowing simple operation, as to increase efficiency, accuracy, and safety o Must have the latest in tissue optimization (M-Mode/ADAPT) and HD2 Imaging Technology, as to have ideal needle tip visualization which is of the utmost importance as it relates to safety for the patient o Must have a lightweight transducer (no more than 2 lbs) as as to reduce fatigue of the providers hand as they maneuver the device for visualization accuracy " Essential physical characteristics: o 12.1" viewing screen o US units weigh no more than 8.5 lbs. o Backlit keyboard o Splash resistant, sealed silicone keyboard o Solid aluminum core and magnesium shell providing maximum durability o Mounting is Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) approved, has hydraulic height adjustment, shelf for printer or DVD, transducer holder, locking wheels, power supply, storage basket keyboard tray w/two transducer cups for each ultrasound system The contractor must furnish all products FOB destination VA Lebanon, PA. The applicable NAICS code is 334510-Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, with a size limitation standard of 500 employees. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the required equipment, please provide the requested information per below. Response to this notice must include the company name, address, DUNS, point of contact, phone number, email address and size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) is your business small or large (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? (3) I disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (4) is your firm a certified HUBZone firm? (5) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business? (6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, (7) Is your firm a Veteran Owned Small Business? Small businesses considering participation in this potential solicitation process under any Small Business set-aside procedure must do so in a manner consistent with requirements of the Small Business Act. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to [email protected], Contracting Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, Lebanon, PA with a statement describing your capabilities no later than Thursday, July 31, 2014 NOON Eastern Standard Time.

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