Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 6 of 6 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 6 Sources Sought Synopsis Only The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 339113 with size standards of 800 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127.  Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. General Requirements: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, has a requirement 125 Individual Bleed Control Kits to be used to treat victims of severe bleeding injuries. The requirement is for brand name or equal to. The intended contract period shall be within 90 days of contract award. Salient Characteristics: Catalog # Description QTY UOM 30-9018ADV B-Con Station IFAK Advanced, CAT TQ 25 ea 70-0433 EMS Rescue Bag 5 ea 125 individual bleed control kits must be packaged 5 each to a red or orange, nylon bag or backpack. Each individual bleed control kit must have the following items: Red or orange zippered pouch to contain all other items in the individual bleed control kit Nitrile gloves, 1 pair Emt/bandage sheers 7.5 inches overall length Combat application tourniquet (cat) tourniquet with buckle and windlass S-rolled or compressed gauze bandage, sterile 4.5 inch x 4.1 yards Quikclot bleeding control dressing - z folded, 3 inch x 4 yards Hyfin vent chest seal 1 package of 2 seals (twin pack) High strength pressure bandage - 6" Participating Healthcare Facilities: VISN 22 West VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073 In response to this announcement, please complete the information below: Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS: Business size information Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:____________ FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. Not applicable List: This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to [email protected] on or before February 6, 2024 by 08:00 PT. ***** End Word Document - ' OPPORTUNITIES-DESCRIPTION' *****

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