Digital biopsy specimen imaging system

This is a Sources Sought Notice for Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources and whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The NAICS code is 334517 and the Size Standard is 1,000 employees. Successful vendor must be registered in the SAM with NAICS code 334517. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a small business set-aside is possible. The Regional Health Contracting Office - Pacific intends to award a Firm, Fixed-Price contract to the successful offeror using FAR Part 12 commercial items procedures. The requirement is for a Biovision digital biopsy specimen imaging system, or equivalent product with the following salient characteristics: shall provide instant confirmation of a successful biopsy procedure; shall not require additional x-rays; shall require no recalibration or restarting after transport; shall be self-reimbursing with saved OR time by x-raying the specimen intra-operatively; shall have ability to send multiple annotated images to PACS at touch of a button. Also shall include one-year warranty and one day in-service training. Interested vendors may submit in writing their capabilities and qualifications demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirement identified in this notice. Responses to this notice should include company name, address, and telephone number, point of contact (POC), and brochures which will allow the Government to understand your offerings and options. Capability statements should be submitted to the attention of Donna Tomita, Contract Specialist, email contact@example.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 22 March 2016 at 10:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to supply the required equipment. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.