6540--Ophthalmic Equipment Technology-Based Eye Care Services (TECS) Expansion Montana VA Healthcare System

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote (RFQ). This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). This is NOT a job advertisement for hiring employees. The VA is seeking QUALIFIED VENDORS to provide a very brief response to this notice including only just what is asked for in this notice below. This is sources sought notice to industry and the only information is posted on Contract Opportunities web page at SAM.gov. Sources sought means seeking qualified vendors. The attachments included on the Contract Opportunities page do not include any additional information. If your company is interested, please read this notice entirely and submit the required information, as requested herein. Technology-based Eye Care Service Expansion Project Ophthalmic Equipment Ft. Harrison VA Medical Center, Montana BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK (This is for information only) IMPORTANT NOTE: This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only (to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies). No award will be made off this posting. The Montana VA Health Care System (MT VAHCS) requires ophthalmic equipment as part of a project to expand technology-based eye care services to Veterans living in more rural areas. The following items are needed: Item # Description Qty 1 Topcon KR-1 Automated Auto-Refractor/Keratometer 3 2 Topcon CL-300 Computerized Lensmeter w/Printer 3 3 Topcon AIT-350W Wheelchair Accessible Table 3 4 Topcon Maestro2 System with All in One Computer and AIT-250W Table 3 5 Topcon CV-5000S with Optical Head, Power Supply, KB-50S (V3), PC-50S (V3) 2 6 Topcon BlueTooth Adaptor Set for CL or KR Connection to CV-5000S 2 7 Topcon SL-D4 Slit Lamp, Unit - Model (Requires 28515 - Tonometer mount) 2 8 Topcon SL-D2/D4/2G Tonometer Mount (New 870 Type) 2 9 Topcon PC-50S LCD Acuity system for CV-5000S with DVI Cable 2 10 Front Surface Mirror Set - 12in x 12in 2 11 Square Base Chair Glide 4 12 Exam Chair 2 13 Instrument Stand - with Wheelchair Modification 2 14 Tonometer, Mount Required 2 The Contractor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose of fulfilling the PWS and shall be considered employees of the Contractor. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, shipping, transportation, insurances, licenses, certifications, and supervision necessary to provide services in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor is responsible for all charges and fees related to disposal of materials generated by the Contractor. This is anticipated to be a commercial supply acquisition under the authority of FAR Part 12, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items. The products will be delivered to the four (4) following locations: Fort Harrison VA Health Care System 3687 Veterans Dr., Ft. Harrison, MT 59636 David J. Thatcher VA Clinic 3885 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT 59808 Billings VA Clinic 1775 Spring Creek Ln., Billings, MT 59102 Great Falls VA Clinic 1400 29th St. S, Great Falls, MT 59405 IMPORTANT NOTE: This RFI (Request for Information) is for information only. No award will be made from this RFI. QUALIFIED VENDOR: A qualified source has the a) necessary equipment, vehicles, personnel, resources and current operations as well as b) recent experience (within past 3 years) of performing services of a comparable size, scope and complexity, AND c) OEM certified technicians to perform services with unrestricted access to the facility during inclement weather, as well as immediate access to OEM software updates. A qualified source also has current and valid registration in System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov). A qualified source will also be able to comply with Limitations of Subcontracting pursuant to FAR 19.507. Please communicate via e-mail to contact@example.gov by 15:00 MST on September 21st,2023 as to your company s ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work. If interested, please provide the following: Provide company s capability statement describing ability to provide equipment that meets or conforms to the salient characteristics listed above *include specification or brochure documents for confirmation of equivalent products* Company s business size in relation to NAICS 339115 and socio-economic category (SDVOSB/VOSB/WOSB/Large Business): SAM UEI: FSS/GSA contract # (if applicable): Estimated lead time: Only written responses, to items 1 through 5 above, will be accepted at this stage. Information is being gathered for market research purposes only. Industry exchanges and vendor teleconferences are at the discretion of the Contract Specialist. This is not a request for quotes. DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information (RFI) from industry in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e) and on the requirement, that exists for the VA Medical Center(s) identified in this RFI. This is not a request for quote and not a contract. This announcement is not a request for proposals; therefore, responses to the RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. 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. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No classified information should be included in the RFI response. Should you have concerns regarding this RFI you may request to contact the Contracting Office that will be assigned this requirement by emailing the sender of this RFI. Questions must be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist. 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