65--Ventilators ICU

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE; THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, in support of the Puget Sound VA Healthcare System, is performing market research to compile data regarding: (1) The availability and capability of qualified small business MANUFACTURERS; (2) Identify if there are sufficient number of qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, HUB Zone 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, or Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business MANUFACTURERS relative to the subject North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate procurement method, including any set-aside decision. Respondents should clearly describe their capabilities to include equipment and personnel or the ability to obtain them. Furthermore, interested sources must also meet all requirements of Federal, State, and Local Municipal codes regarding operations of this type service. The NAICS code assigned is: 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future or potential solicitation, or Request for Quotation. It is the intent of the Puget Sound VA Healthcare System to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Federal Business Opportunity (http://www.fbo.gov). DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT: Manufacturers of ICU ventilators capable of maintaining ventilation for both Acute and Chronic Respiratory failure for the Seattle VA Medical Center, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108: FDA Approved ventilators equal to Maquet Servo-U ventilators Qty 14 Handle Qty 14 Expiratory Cassette Qty 14 Mobile Cart Qty 14 Support Arm Qty 14 Cable Holder Qty 14 Humidifier Holder Qty 14 O2 Sensor Qty 14 Hose, Air Yellow Qty 14 Hose, O2 Green Qty 14 Air Filter Qty 14 SW Automode (or equiv) Qty 14 SW CO2 Analyzer (or equiv) Qty 14 SW NIV (or equiv) Qty 2 SW Alarm output Qty 14 Water Bag Pole Qty 14 Gas Cylinder Restraining Kit Qty 14 POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE: 1. Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size i.e. SDVOSB, VOSB, 8A, etc., and DUNS Number. Proof of SAM (formerly CCR) Registration and Vet Biz registry (if applicable) is highly desirable. Identify all Joint Ventures and other Teaming arrangements. 2. Are you a small business manufacturer or distributor? If a distributor, identify the socioeconomic status of the manufacturer and provide verification that you authorized to distribute on behalf of the manufacturer. 3. Whether items are presently offered on your current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract (include contract number). 3. Market research estimated price including delivery and training. Disclaimer: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. After review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities (http://www.fbo.gov). Submit Capability Statements to: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20 Attn: Krystal Weeks, no later than 2:00 PM (Pacific), August 18, 2018. Responses must be submitted via e-mail to: contact@example.gov. Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses.