6515--502-23-3-084-0405 Model 150 Medical Device Dryer (VA-23-00058900)

RFI-DESCRIPTION: 150 Medical Device Dryer The Alexandria VA Health Care System is issuing this source sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for a Model 150 Medical Device Dryer, Non-Pass Through. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339113. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE, SOLE SOURCE, UNRESTRICTED. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 2:00pm, 25 May 2023. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to contact@example.gov. All questions or inquires must be submitted no later than 22 May 2023; NLT 10:00 AM CST. Use RFI 36C25621Q1043 - Company Name in the subject line when emailing inquires and/or questions. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty Model 150 Medical Device Dryer, Non-Pass Through 1 120V, 60Hz Temperature Units Setting: Default is Fahrenheit Time Zone Setting: Default will be ship to location, unless specified by customer. Language Setting: English LD200 Lumen Drying System User Interface, 50 Series, LD100, Right, 120V 1 Pump Housing LD100, 120V 1 Install Kit, LD200 1 Installation Prep LD200 for 50 Series (No Charge) 1 LD200 Scope Holder Assembly 1 PM Kit, Endoscope 9 Preventive Maintenance Kit, HEPA, LD100 9 OPTION: Drip Tray, Model 150 1 The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339113 is 1000 (employees or dollars). Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI: Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: Address: Telephone number: Email address: Company's business size: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite NAICS code? Please provide proof of qualifications. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.