65--Intent to do Brand Name Only, SDVOSB/VOSB or SB set-aside For a GE NextGen LOGIQ*e R7 Ultrasound for Northport VAMC

FBO RFI # 36C24219Q1219 Intent to do Brand Name Only, SDVOSB/VOSB or SB set-aside For a GE NextGen LOGIQ*e R7 Ultrasound for the Northport VAMC. (This is market research only and not a request for competitive offers. no solicitation is available) The Department of Veterans Affairs, New York & New Jersey Health Care Network (VISN 2) intends to solicit a Brand Name Only, SDVOSB/VOSB or SB set-aside for the following GE Ultrasound items for the Northport, NY VAMC to augment and/or upgrade the existing Ultrasound system. # GE Catalog Number Description Total items 1 H48382AR GE NextGen LOGIQ* e R7 Compact Digital Ultrasound Console 1 EA 2 H45041DL 3SC-RS Phased Array Probe 1 EA 3 H48062AB L4-12t-RS Linear Array Probe 1 EA 4 H40482LJ C1-5-RS Wideband Convex Array Probe (USA PoC Only) 1 EA 5 H40402LN E8C-RS Microconvex Array Probe 1 EA 6 H48392AS Advanced Isolation Cart with 3 Probe Port 1 EA 7 H40452LL L8-18i-D Linear Array Probe 1 EA 8 CREDIT CREDIT FOR THE TRADE-IN OF TWO (2) PROBES. . 2 EA Market research to date has determined there may be SDVOSB, VOSB or SB authorized distributors for these GE items which are highly specialized and integrate with current systems and software so no other type of items will satisfy agency requirements. All potential offerors must be an AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR of the listed GE products and provide an Authorized Distributor Letter. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR 4.11 states that prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov). All Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) shall be verified in VetBiz at www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Those interested Small Business (SB) firms must indicate whether they are Small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a). a woman owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. Potential Offerors who meet the above requirements must identify their interest and capability to this notice by a deadline of: no later than Thursday, August 12, 2019 by 3:00 PM EST. All inquiries and responses shall be submitted by email to Gina Blum at contact@example.gov Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on the intended competitive basis. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination by the Government to change or revise the intended competitive requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.