6150--Medical Grade Power Strips at the VALBHS

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 335999 with size standards of 500 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 Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS), has a requirement for Medical Grade Power strips. Specific Requirements: This requirement will be providing for the main hospital with Medical Grade Power strips for all processes across the hospital, to be used with medical equipment inside Patient Care Areas Scope: The contractor shall provide medical grade power strips for the main hospital at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. Period of Performance: The intended contract period will be 90 days after receipt of order. DROP SHIP ONLY. Salient Characteristics: The Medical Grade Power Strips are to include minimum of the following specifications: Conforms to safety standards UL 1363A, UL60601-1, UL60950-1, and UL 1449* Hospital grade outlets and plug that ensure dependable performance Heavy duty steel construction that withstands demanding environments Built-in overload protection shuts off the strip in case of power draw and can be returned to service with the simple push of a button. Locking safety covers that are splash-resistant and protect from incidental contact with unused outlet. Strips with loaf Monitoring Inform Technology feature a line-of-sight, real-time LED indication of when the NFPA 99 load limit (75%) has been reached. Surge protective Strip with Load Monitoring Inform Technology 20 A, 6 outlets, 7 cord Can be permanently mounted to moveable equipment Does not have a manual on/off switch Have receptacle covers that can only be opened with the use of a tool Standard Strip 20 A, 2 outlet, 7 cord Surge protective strip 15 A, 4 outlet, 15 cord (Image provided for guidance) QUANTITIES The quantities of each item are listed as noted below. Awarded vendor shall include purchase order number on all shipping labels to include contents. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY 0001 Standard Strip 15 A, 6 outlet, 15 cord EA 100 0002 Standard Strip 20 A, 6 outlet, 7 cord EA 300 Participating Healthcare Facilities: VISN 22 West VA Long Beach Healthcare System 5901 E. 7th Street Long Beach, CA 90822 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 contact@example.gov on or before June 29, 2022 by 11:00 AM PT.