Sources Sought only. This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis (market survey). This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. 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. The purpose of this sources sought is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified/verified Small businesses relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 337910, Mattress Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS code is 1,000 employees. To make an appropriate acquisition decision for this requirement, the Government will use responses to this sources sought synopsis. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement will depend on the responses to this sources sought synopsis. Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs, Pittsburgh VA Health System has a requirement for a contractor to provide sixteen (16) stretcher mattresses per the requirements below. Stryker Isoflex SE Fire Barrier Model Number 1806 or equivalent. Salient Characteristics: Polycarbonate polyurethane cover Welded seams Sloped heel section Three-sided zipper Slip resistant bottom Fire retardant inner cover ShearGel Technology CoreGel Technology Specifications: Width 30 Length 76 Thickness 5.5 Weight Capacity 700 lbs. Submission Requirements for responses to this Sources Sought Notice: (1) Your intent to submit a quote for this solicitation when it is formally advertised. (2) Name of firm with address, phone and point of contact. (3) Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your capabilities to meet this requirement and what facilities you can provide to. (4) A copy of SAM.GOV active registration. Must reflect Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) and Small Business Administration Certification of Small Business Type, (Reps/Certs) (5) A statement addressing your socioeconomic status such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Hubzone, etc. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by 11:00am EST, August 16, 2018.

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