6515--MIDAS REX PNEUMATIC MOTORS AND ACCESSORIES

This is a sources sought announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses in this sources sought notice must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential businesses interested and capable of providing the supplies described below. The Lexington VA Medical Center, 1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington KY 40502, is looking to purchase Midas Rex MR8 Pneumatic Motors equipment and accessories listed below. This procurement shall be a brand name or equal that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of listed salient characteristics described below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all equal to items meet all required salient characteristics including brand name and model numbers IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. CLIN ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UOM 0001 KIT MIDAS REX MR8 PNEUMATIC MOTOR 6 EA 0002 ATT MR8 7CM STRAIGHT 2.4MM 6 EA 0003 ATT MR8 9CM VARIABLE STRAIGHT 3.2MM 6 EA 0004 ATT MR8 10CM VARIABLE STRAIGHT 2.4MM 6 EA 0005 ATT MR8 14CM VARIABLE STRAIGHT 3.2MM 6 EA 0006 ATT MR8 14CM VARIABLE ANGLE 3.2MM 6 EA 0007 ATT MR8 PERFORATOR DRIVER 1000 RPM 6 EA 0008 ATT MR8 9CM METAL CUTTER 3.2MM 6 EA 0009 ATT MR8 FOOTED F2 B-1 2.4MM 6 EA Salient Characteristics: This order is for 6 sets of the Medtronic Midas Rex MR8 High-Speed Drill System: Each set must be complete and functional The drill will be pneumatically powered Stainless steel instruments will not be from Pakistan Items can be reprocessed following VA Directive 1116(2) standards All items must be packaged in a manner to prevent damage during shipment Items will be the following model numbers: PK800 KIT MIDAS REX MR8 PNEUMATIC MOTOR (Following is included): PM800 MOTOR MR8 PNEUMATIC CA850 CASE MR8 INSTRUMENT 3/4 DIN CA850S CASE MR8 STERILIZATION 3/4 DIN PA130 ACCY PA130 LEGEND MOTOR WRENCH PA700 ACCY PA700 LUBRICANT DIFFUSER MR7 4 PACK PA305 ACCY PA305 LEGEND SMALL CLEANING BRUSH PA315 ACCY PA315 LEGEND MEDIUM CLENING BRUSH PA325 ACCY PA325 LEGEND LARGE CLEANING BRUSH MR8-AS07 ATT MR8 7CM STRAIGHT 2.4MM MR8-AVS09 ATT MR8 9CM VARIABLE STRAIGHT 3.2MM MR8-AVS10 ATT MR8 10CM VARIABLE STRAIGHT 2.4MM MR8-AVS14 ATT MR8 14CM VARIABLE STRAIGHT 3.2MM MR8-AVA14 ATT MR8 14CM VARIABLE ANGLE 3.2MM MR8-AD03 ATT MR8 PERFORATOR DRIVER 1000 RPM MR8-ASMC09 ATT MR8 9CM METAL CUTTER 3.2MM MR8-AF02 ATT MR8 FOOTED F2 B-1 2.4MM The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought announcement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, if there are insufficient Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business responses, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 339113 (800 employees). Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be registered with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) located at http://veterans.certify.sba.gov. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to contact@example.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 5/31/2023 4:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST).