W--Holmium Laser Surgical System

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential, qualified businesses capable of performing the work. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax and email (e) DUNS number (f) Type of Business, e.g. Large, Small, Service-Disabled-Veteran-Owned small business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, 8(a), HUB-Zone, Woman-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUB-Zone business and (g) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a Contractor for the work described below. Responses are limited to five pages. DESCRIPTION: Provide rental of the following equipment: 80 Watt holmium laser system equipment and 120 Watt HPS green light laser system equipment, all related single use sterile and unsterile disposable supplies, and one technician on an as needed basis with 24 hour responsiveness, at Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTHVCS) Temple. Contractor shall furnish all equipment to include the laser machine, the certified laser technologist, laser signs, disposable one time use sterile laser probes, all laser eyewear, proof of annual training, laser certification. Contractor must provide certified laser technician that would operate the laser machines in compliance with federal standards, ANSI, OSHA, etc. Technician must be laser certified. Contractor work hours are Monday through Friday 0700-1800 with notification provided day before surgery excluding federal holidays. It is anticipated an Industry Day will be held. The Government is not obligated to nor will pay for or reimburse any cost associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced as RFP #VA-257-10-RP-0088 and will be issued within 30-45 days. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 532490 ($7.0 Million). Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database located on the web at www.ccr.gov and it is desirable that all offerors complete their Representations and Certifications via (Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project shall be registered with the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registration, located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov .All interested Offerors shall submit information by e-mail to Katrina. contact@example.gov and shall be received no later than 4:00p.m. Central Standard Time on February 25, 2010. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me at +1 (555) 000-0000.