6515--NX EQ Hearing Aid Testers

DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Hearing Aid Testers product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide AudioScan Verifit 2® / Audioscan Axiom® brand name or equal Hearing Aid Testers on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Hearing Aid Testers to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510- Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 1250 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. 2.0 SCOPE Hearing Aid Testers are diagnostic testing and fitting systems for hearing aids. A hearing aid fitting involves a hearing assessment, hearing aid selection, fitting, verification, and evaluation or outcome measurement. Hearing Aid Testers offering accurate results, increases verification efficiency and offers ease of use, verify audibility and listening comfort for amplified signals, verify to validated, generic fitting formula targets. Hearing Aid Testers accurately assess hearing instrument output relative to dynamic range of the patient. The following Contract Line Items are being considered: Contract Line Item# Part Number Description BASE YEAR YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 0001 AXIOM AXIOM. 15 10 10 10 10 0002 3547 Verifit 2 65 70 70 70 70 0003 VA-201 Noah Option 65 70 70 70 70 0004 VA-131 Microphone Extension Cable option - 3' (1m) 22 22 22 22 20 0005 VA-140 Test Box Extension Cable 20 20 20 20 18 0006 RE367-36 Probe Tube Accessory 24 24 24 24 22 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide AudioScan Verifit 2® / Audioscan Axiom® brand name or equal Hearing Aid Testers System as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics (SC): CLIN s 0001-0002 apply to SC # 1-5. CLIN 0002 applies to SC # 6 SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 1 Minimum testing frequency range of 500Hz 6000Hz Literature Review SC 2 Must have a USB connection. Literature Review SC 3 Must verify acoustic output of a hearing aid using real-ear, test box, and/or other measurements Literature Review SC 4 Minimum Frequency Accuracy 5% Literature Review SC 5 Stand-alone Operation Literature Review SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 6 Binaural Operation. Literature Review For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Does vendor offer an annual service plan, Yes or No? If Yes: What does the plan cover? Does plan cover software updates only? Does the plan cover parts repair or replacement only? Does the plan cover both software and parts? Vendor are requested to provide documentation that shows information on their service plan. Is the service provided by the OEM or a subcontractor? Full name and address of company DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer. Country of Origin designation for all products Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale. Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics and page numbers where each salient characteristic is met. Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified. Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.