6515--Alaris Infusion PC Batteries

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The VHA Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors who can provide the following item: Description of Need: Replacement batteries needed for Alaris PC Unit 8015 (qty. 230). Must meet the following specs: Interstate or equivalent brand Ni-MH batteries 12 Volt 4 AH Must fit Alaris PC Unit 8015 Vendor must offer: Free Delivery Free Recycling Hassle Free Warranty Free Audit Free Testing Reconditioning Custom Assembly and Rebuild If the contractor can provide the above-mentioned units, brand name or an equal to product, the contractor SHALL submit product information for evaluation. If the contractor can provide the above items, the contractor SHALL provide a letter from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor/licenser of their products. Failure to submit an authorized distributor letter shall result in the product(s) potentially offered to be considered grey market and shall not be considered technically acceptable. All responses shall be submitted no later than 1300 EST on Thursday August 19, 2021. All interested parties should respond in writing, via email, to contact@example.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. In response, please include the following: Company/individual name, Address, Point of contact with phone number Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable FSS Category you qualify for Tax ID number DUNS number Capabilities statement Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Sufficient information to demonstrate the ability to provide the required item If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned or Veteran-Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). The Veteran Administration is required to give priority to SDVOSB and then VOSB concerns if there should be sufficient firms available to compete under a set-aside. If insufficient veteran owned small business responses are received, the acquisition will be set-aside for small business participation if there are sufficient firms available. If insufficient small business responses are received, the action will be advertised for full and open competition. Please title the subject line for all responses as: Sources Sought Alaris Infusion PC Batteries: 36C24621Q1143 Locations where deliveries are needed: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Ave Salisbury, NC 28144