AUDIOLOGY EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION, TESTING, & REPAIR
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE; THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, in support of the Spokane VA Medical Center, is performing market research to compile data regarding: (1) The availability and capability of qualified small business concerns; (2) Identify if there are sufficient number of qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, HUB Zone 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, or Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business concerns relative to the subject North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate procurement method, including any set-aside decision. Respondents should clearly describe their capabilities to include management experience, equipment and personnel or the ability to obtain them. Furthermore, interested sources must also meet all requirements of Federal, State, and Local Municipal codes regarding operations of this type service.
The NAICS code assigned is: 811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
The small business size standard is $19 Million.
Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future or potential solicitation, or Request for Quotation. It is the intent of the Spokane VA Medical Center to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Federal Business Opportunity (http://www.fbo.gov).
DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT:
Contractor shall provide Audiology Equipment Calibration, Testing, and Repair services to the Spokane VA Medical Center and Wenatchee Community Based Outpatient Center (CBOC). Contractor shall test audiology devices listed in the contract to determine that they operate in accordance with manufacturer specifications and fall within the limits of calibration as established by the manufacturer and jurisdictional regulations. Contractor shall calibrate devices that test out of tolerance and repair devices as needed. Equipment listed in the contract includes, but is not limited to these manufacturers: Audioscan, Biologic Systems, Grason Stadler, GN Otometrics, Maico, and Welch Allyn. These services are for the Spokane VA Medical Center located at 4815 N. Assembly St., Spokane, WA 99205 and the Elwood Link CBOC located at 2530 Chester Kimm Rd, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The projected performance period consists of: One base year with up to four (4) option years. These dates may be adjusted based upon actual date of award.
POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE:
1. Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size i.e. SDVOSB, VOSB, 8A, etc., and DUNS Number. Proof of SAM (formerly CCR) Registration and Vet Biz registry (if applicable) is highly desirable. Identify all Joint Ventures and other Teaming arrangements.
2. A brief capability statement demonstrating past performance with relevant contract services in Prime Contractor role (no more than 2 pages, 8.5 X 11).
3. Disclaimer: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. After review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities (http://www.fbo.gov).
4. Submit Capability Statements to: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20 Attn: Carley Graham, no later than 3:00 PM (ET), July 9, 2014. Responses must be submitted via e-mail to: [email protected]
Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses.
Carley Graham
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