This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Other than Small Businesses and/or Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). SurgiCount Sponge System (Stryker Model No. 0694001000) is known to meet the Government s needs. The Government is requesting that Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified VOSB or SDVOSB sources respond if one can provide the following Brand Name or Equal: CLIN Item Description Qty Unit 0001 0694001000 SurgiCount Tablet Kit SurgiCount Tablet Tablet Pole Mount Tablet Dock Tablet Battery (x3) Tablet Power Supply 10 EA 0002 0694001090 SurgiCount Connect Software & Replacement Plan 10 EA 0003 Installation Install/Software Updates to 10 Tablets 1 EA 0004 Training Train Surgical OR Staff 1 EA DELIVERY SCHEDULE All items to be delivered F.O.B. Destination during normal working hours, between 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE All Items SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs William S. Middleton VA Medical Center 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705-2254 United States All Items XX-Days ARO Salient Characteristics for SurgiCount Sponge System (Stryker Model No. 0694001000) Must have WiFi capability with real-time data transfer to server (or send via hard-wired docking) Must have Secure cloud-based server/storage Admin portal for password-protection VPN access from any on-site or remote computer Tablet self-reconciliation with option to capture through software for post-op compliance/reporting Tablets have interactive touch screen Max 10" screen display Menu options per screen Must fit seamlessly with existing manual count work flow suggested by AORN Digital ledger for real-time reconciliations One-step set up and turnover Tablets include battery, docking station, pole mount, and licensing fees Interested Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses including VIP-Verified VOSBs and SDVOSBs are required to submit an e-mail delineating: Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product; Business size/Socioeconomic status; If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market; and Memo or correspondence from manufacturer to distribute their products. This is not a Request for Proposal/Quote or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 339113 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. Responses should be submitted by e-mail to Carl Weber at
contact@example.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 11:59pm. Central Standard Time on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Subject line shall reference Sources Sought announcement number 36C25219Q0098 from FBO.gov.
