This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses interested and capable of performing the work. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, SBA Certified 8(a) Firm, SBA Certified HUBZone Firm, Women Owned Small Business, SBA Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, or Other than Small Business, relative to NAICS 339113, and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in Bronx, NY requires Cataract Surgical Supplies. The Cataract Surgical Supplies should be in package form consisting of the following items: 1 Each Cannula, ANT Chamber, 27G, 2 Each Cannula, ANT Chamber, 30G 1 Each Cannula, Hydro dissector, 27G 1 Each Cystotome, IRR, 27G, FRMD, Rev Cut 1 Each Drape, Front Panel, 22X18 1 Each Drape, OPH, APERT, 65X100, W/PCHS 1 Each Knife, Clear-cut, Sideport, 1.0MM 1 Each Knife, Clear-cut, Slit, 2.6MM, ANG 1 Each Shield, Eye, Metal W/GARTER 2 PK Spears, Eye, I Spear, 6S 1 Each Wipe, Instrument, Ocucel, PVA Other Accessories 1 PK Applicator, Cotton Tip, Wood 6" 1 Each Bag, Suture (Bedside) 2 Each Cannula, 19G, Irrigating 1 Each Cover, Back Table, 44X88, FF 1 Each Cover, Back Table, SML,FF 2 Each Cover, Mayo Stand 1 Each Cup, Medicine, 2OZ/60CC 1 Each Dressing, Tegaderm, 2-3/8X2- 2 Each Glove, Exam, LG, SYN, PF, Universal 1 Each Gown, XL,NR,W/TWL, Unwrapped, Combo 1 Each Gown, X-Large, NR,W/Towel, Wrapped 1 Each Needle, 25GX5/8 2 Each Needle, 30GX3/4 1 Each Pad, Eye, Oval 10 Each Sponge, Gauze, 12PLY, 4X4 1 ST Stickers, Drug, Various 1 Each Syringe, 10CC, LS 4 Each Syringe, 3CC LL 1 Each Tray, 2Part, Plastic, 9X5X2 1 Each Wrap, Poly/Tissue, 28X28 The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System For Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. Requests for information and resultant responses shall be submitted directly to the contracting officer, Paul Speedling at
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