6515--598-23-2-784-0081-The Brand Name Only-Provant Therapy System

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI) DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI 1. Title: 598-23-2-784-0081-The Brand Name Only-Provant Therapy System 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following: Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty 4201-01-K 1 PROVANT THERAPY SYSTEM 3 EA PVT-CS300 2 DISPOSBLE APPLICATOR COVERS 3 EA PVT-CS300 3 CREDIT FOR LINE 2 DISPOSABLE APPLICATOR COVERS, N/C 3 EA ROLLSTAND 4 ROLLSTAND WITH BASKET 3 EA The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code __ 334510_ is __1,250 employees_. STATEMENT OF NEED Electromagnetic Device Background: Surgery Service in Little Rock is requesting the purchase of the Brand name only- Provant Therapy System for use with our surgical patients. The Provant Therapy System help reduce narcotic prescription refills, edema reduction, and reduce pain. The therapy system has shown to be able to provide a significant reduction in pain to our veterans. Scope of Work: Provant® Therapy System Specifications SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 Indication: The Provant Therapy System is indicated for adjunctive use in the palliative treatment of postoperative pain and edema of soft tissue. Overview: The Provant Therapy System is a solid-state, fixed power output generator and transmitter designed to operate at the FCC authorized medical device frequency of 27.12 MHz. Provant transmits a fixed dose of non-ionizing, energy via a treatment pad that is placed adjacent to the area of treatment. Provant includes the following: 1 Provant System Case (yellow) 2 Power Switch (lighted rocker switch) 3 Control Panel (with indicator lights) 4 Start/Stop Button 5 Usage Meter (available on certain models) 6 A/C Power Cable (three-prong) 7 Yellow Cable 8 Treatment Applicator Pad 9 Disposable Applicator Covers 10 Guidelines for Use 11 Countdown Timer Delivery: Vendor shall deliver equipment no later than 30-days from the date of award. Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Warehouse DELIVER TO: BLDG. 182, NLR 2200 Fort Roots Dr. North Little Rock, AR. 72114 3. Specific Tasks. None. 4. Training No training is required. The vendor shall provide these items during normal business hours and on a non-federal holiday at the above address: 6. 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: a. 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 b. 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 c. 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. d. 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) #: _______________________________ e. 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. f. 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. 7. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The Little Rock VA Medical Center 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 Little Rock VAMC 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. 8. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 1:00pm (CST), March Friday 10, 2023 via email to contact@example.gov RFI responses are due by 11:00am (CST), Wednesday, March 16, 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to contact@example.gov. The subject line shall read: NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by the Little Rock AR VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16. 9. Contact Information: LaTonya G Mack contact@example.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!