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36C25623Q0575Federal

Submission Closed03/10/2023, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, issued a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) under solicitation number 36C25623Q0575 to conduct market research for a 5-axis milling machine and associated dental supplies for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The requested equipment includes an INLAB MC X5 milling machine with extraction, on-site training, a three-year sustainment mill unit, and a five-year sustainment extension. The requirement also encompasses a variety of specialized burs for zirconium oxide, composite, sintering metal, and PMMA, as well as block holders, filter bags, HEPA filters, and a packed tool changer. This notice is not a formal solicitation and is intended to identify potential sources and define the procurement strategy, including possible set-asides. The government is seeking information from vendors regarding manufacturing locations, compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, and authorized distributor status to ensure no grey market items are provided. Interested respondents must provide their business size and socioeconomic status under NAICS code 333517, which has a size standard of 500 employees, and disclose any existing GSA schedules or IDIQ contracts. Vendors were requested to submit estimated market pricing and supporting documentation via email to the contract specialist by March 10, 2023.

General Info

VA market research for 5-axis milling machine and dental supplies in Houston, Texas.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

NAICS

333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Dental Service Line (160) 2nd Floor – 2A-303 2002 Holcombe , Houston, TX, 77030, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

36C25623Q0575 - Dental Supplies (5-axis milling machine)

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PhaseClosed

PostedMar 7

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMar 10

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Submission Closed

03/10/2023, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

Office AddressRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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Justin ClarkContract Specialist

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Full Description

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: 5-axis milling machine Item # Part Number Description Qty UoM - 1 100005132 INLAB MC X5 US + EXTRACTION (6468560) - 1 - EA 2 6149640 INLAB/INEOS ON-SITE TRAINING (CONT USA 1 EA 3 6286228 CEREC SUSTAINMENT MILL UNIT ONLY- 3 YEAR 1 EA 4 6286095 CEREC Sustainment Extn yrs. 4 & 5 Annual Payment 1 EA 5 6572932 Bur 2.5 Zr02 DC - ZR Oxide UnCoated 5 EA 6 6572940 Bur 1.0 Zr02 DC - ZR Oxide UnCoated 5 EA 7 6572957 Bur 0.5 Zr02 DC - ZR Oxide UnCoated 5 EA 8 6551688 Bur 2.5 Composite 5 EA 9 6551696 Bur 1.0 Composite 5 EA 10 6559368 Bur 0.5 Composite 5 EA 11 6478064 Bur 2.5 Sintering Metal 5 EA 12 6478072 Bur 1.0 Sintering Metal 5 EA 13 6478080 Bur 0.5 Sintering Metal 5 EA 14 6478098 Bur 2.5 PMMA 5 EA 15 6478106 Bur 1.0 PMMA 5 EA 16 6478114 Bur 0.5 PMMA 5 EA 17 6478007 Bur Diamond 2.2 5 EA 18 6478015 Bur Diamond 1.4 5 EA 19 6470823 Bur Diamond 1.2 5 EA 20 6542232 Bur Diamond 0.6 5 EA 21 6384213 Block Holder 6-way 45/90 4 EA 22 6573617 Filter Bag 2-Pack 2 EA 23 6385277 HEPA Filter 1 EA 24 6478528 Tool Changer completely Packed 1 EA 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: 5-axis milling machine is currently in use at MEDVAMC. The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333517 is 500 employees. 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 333517 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 MEDVAMC 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 MEDVAMC 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 14:00pm (CST), March 10, 2023, via email to contact@example.gov RFI responses are due by 14:00 pm (CST), Friday, March 10, 2023; 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 subject line shall read: MEDVAMC 5-axis milling machine. 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 MEDVAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team. 7. Contact Information: Justin Clark contact@example.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!