65--MAICO OR EQUIVALENT EROPRO MODEL 589J

SOURCES SOUGHT This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a 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; small veteran owned business; service disabled veteran owned small business; large business) relative to NAICS 423450 (size standard of 100 employees). 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 in the Fedbizopps website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. The Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking sources for a potential contract to provide a name brand or equivalent Maico EroPro DP/TE Combo OAE System, Model 589J, Tympanometry Add-On and system compatible Thermal Printer. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the required equipment please provide the requested information as indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Your business size (large or small) (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? (3) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? (4) Is your firm a certified "Hubzone" firm? (5) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business? (6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, (7) Is your firm a Veteran Owned Small Business? Small businesses considering participation in this potential solicitation process under any Small Business Set-aside procedure must do so in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Small Business Act. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed, mailed or faxed to the attention of Jennifer Hedge, Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Fax number is +1 (555) 000-0000. E-mail address: contact@example.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than midnight, September 6, 2010. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. 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 the responses to this announcement. 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. The sources sought announcement is requested for informational purposes only. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this synopsis and submittals will not be returned to the sender.