6525--Cardiac UltraSound Transducer 4VC-D Repair/exchange, MA

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334517. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. MUST BE AN AUTHORIZED DEALER and PROVIDE LETTER from MFR. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the brand name. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number. Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW. Please provide your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Al Cheeks, contact@example.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 1200 CST. The subject line should contain 36C25522Q0480, UltraSound Transducer . If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following: Marion, IL VAMC Statement of Work: New GE 4Vc-D ultrasound transducer Description of Use: To be used in the Marion, IL VAMC Cardiology Department This solicitation uses a Brand Name or Equal Description of the product required. This permits prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. All offers must work with existing equipment that has already been purchased and is currently in use at the station. Minimum Technical Specifications: All-in-one 4D TTE probe for GE Vivid E95, E90, and E80 or equivalent cSound 3.0 beamformer software for excellent 2D, 4D, color, and Doppler mode images or equivalent Powerful 4D imaging with ultra-high volume rates in single-beat acquisition without image quality loss or equivalent Matrix Array Technology or equivalent Capable of complete diagnosis with a single probe, reducing exam time and operator muscular strain or equivalent Reduces additional clinical tests or incorrect diagnosis due to poor image quality or equivalent Compact and lightweight at only 82g or equivalent Frequency range: 1.4-5.2 MHz usable for pediatric examinations in patients of at least 12 kg or equivalent Description Quantity 4 Dimensional Cardiac Ultrasound Transducer 1.0 Optional/Value Added Features: N/A Required Interfaces: None