6515--Medical Prostate Biopsy Probes & Trays- Jackson MS VA Medical Center

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: MEDICAL PROSTATE BIOPSY PROBES & TRAYS-Jackson MS VA Medical Center 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 E14C4T TRIPLANE ENDOCAVITY TRANSDUCER TRANSRECTAL & TRANSVAGINAL, E14C4T 6 E14C4t (9018) REPROCESSING TRAY FOR E14C4t (9018) 6 CIO-CS FEE 1 The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code __334510__ is __1,250 employees_. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) BK MEDICAL PROSTATE BIOPSY PROBES IFCAP Tracking Number: 586-22-3-943-0035 2. Contract Title. Procurement of the BK MEDICAL PROSTATE BIOPSY PROBES 3. Background. The BK Medical prostate biopsy probes will be used with the following system (BK3000) currently in place at the G.V.(Sonny) Montgomery VAMC. In April 2020, four (4) probes were purchased with this new system. Of these four probes, currently only one is functional. Veterans are having to be sent out to outside facilities for these procedures due to the reduced availability of this probe. The purchase of these additional probes would allow Veterans to receive their care at this facility. Vendor shall provide 6 E14C4t, Triplane Endocavity Transducers and 6 reprocessing trays as described in the technical requirements below for the Montgomery VA Medical Center at 1500 E WOODROW WILSON AVE in Jackson, MS. 4. Scope. A. EQUIPMENT E14C4t (9018) Transducers (6) The E14C4t triplane transducer has three visionary planes that open the entire prostate for biopsies, examination and diagnosis. Using the unique dual biopsy guide, perform biplane and endfire biopsies without switching transducers Unique Smart buttons let you switch easily between biplane and endfire imaging. The buttons also freeze, print and store images with one press Sleek design minimizes patient discomfort, and ergonomic design improves operator comfort Advanced transducer connector designed for noise reduction in the ultrasound image and one-handed operation Perform quick, reliable puncture and biopsy procedures with our single-use and reusable needle guides Unique, fully-immersible transducer for easy sterilization Reprocessing Trays (6) for E14C4t (9018)/ 8818/ 8808e/ 9008 B. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 5. Specific Tasks. None. 6. Training No training is required. These probes will be utilized with the current system already in place. 7. Warranty The contractor shall provide a one year manufacturer s warranty on all parts and labor. The warranty shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair. 8. Delivery The vendor shall provide the probes (6) and reprocessing trays (6) within 9 weeks of purchase. These items shall arrive during normal business hours and on a non-federal holiday at the following address: G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center 1500 E Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS 39216 3. 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. 4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The Jackson 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 Jackson 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. 5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 1:00pm (CST), Friday August 12, 2022 via email to contact@example.gov RFI responses are due by 11:00am (CST), August 16, 2022; 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: MEDICAL PROSTATE BIOPSY PROBES & TRAYS. 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 Jackson VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16. 7. Contact Information: LaTonya G Mack contact@example.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!