6515--Getinge Battery Module Supply

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 4 of 4 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 4 DESCRIPTION: This "Sources Sought Synopsis" shall be used to determine the availability of potential sources having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform/provide Getinge Battery Module Supply for Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, LA. All interested vendors are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought synopsis including, commercial market information. This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis only. Provide only the requested information below. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification, Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business. (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (size standard of 750 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on GSA eBUY or Contract Opportunities website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors must respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. Responses must be emailed to contact@example.gov no later than 10:00 AM CST, March 05, 2024. Your response should include both the STATEMENT OF CABABILITY, BUSINESS SIZE, SOCIO'ECONOMIC STATUS AND GSA CONTRACT (if applicable) information as explained below. Please place " Getinge Battery Module Supply ", in the subject line of your email. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available; therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION THAT DOES NOT EXISTS. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced later, and all interested parties shall respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. REQUESTED INFORMATION: (1) STATEMENT OF CABABILITY: Submit a brief [five (5) pages or less] capability statement explaining your capability to provide Getinge Battery Module Supply for the VA, other Government (Federal or State) agency, or for a private medical facility. Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? Must include an authorized letter to provide the requested supplies. (2) BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS: (a) Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) (b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business (c) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Hub zone firm (e) Indicate if your firm is a woman-owned or operated business (f) Indicate whether your business is large or small (g) Include the UEI number of your firm. (h) State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov | Home and/or with Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) certified by the SBA at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). ***PLEASE NOTE: Any future solicitations can only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). To receive award based on SDVOSB or VOSB status contractor must be VetCert registered/certified by the SBA, instead of VA s system at (Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov).*** (3) GSA CONTRACT NUMBER IF APPLICABLE SPECIFIED REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall communicate its capabilities to provide the following: Getinge Battery Module Supply (SEE BELOW) for detailed information. 1. BACKGROUND 1.1 The Servo-U is a mechanical ventilator used to implement and personalize protective ventilation strategies. It is used by SLVHCS s respiratory department and is necessary to ensure patients with breathing difficulties are receiving proper care. Batteries are needed to be changed every 18 months as outlined in the device s preventative maintenance strategies section of the service manual. 2. SCOPE 2.1 The vendor shall provide all parts outlined in the table below. All materials shall be OEM manufactured to ensure they are compatible with SLVHCS s ventilator fleet. Description Product/GTIN Qty Getinge Battery Module 6487180 40 DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.