Anorectal Manometry System
This is an Intent to Sole Source this is not a Request for Quote. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified vendors with special interest. No solicitation is being issued at this time. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
The appropriate NAICS Code is 339113 Surgical Appliance & Supplies Manufacturing (please annotate different NAICS if applicable)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, and the VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY anticipate a purchase order for the following: MFG - Medspira
0001 RMD-001 mcompass Anorectal Manometry Device for Motility Testing mcompass tablet PC, FOB (manometer), Master Software w/ 1 year maintenance
0002 RMD-002-001 mcompass Biofeedback Device for Motility Treatment mcompass tablet PC, FOB (manometer), Master Software w/ 1 year maintenance
0003 RMD-002-003 Disposable 5 Channel Catheter Box (5 catheters)
0004 RMD-002-004 Disosable 2 Channel Catheter Box (5 catheters)
0005 One day training
0006 12 months warranty with overnight replacement (or quickest)
This procurement would be for new items only; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. FOB - destination
Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract.
If the offeror is quoting/offering or equal items, the offeror must submit manufacturer product literature that confirms the item(s) meets all the salient characteristics for the specified items. The salient characteristics for the specified item(s) are contained in the applicable manufacturer s literature.
Offerors MUST enter exactly what they are quoting (including unit cost, total cost, make, model, manufacturer, part number, and description (salient features detailing the functional, mechanical, performance, and physical characteristics) in order for the quote to be considered.
If the offeror is quoting/offering or equal items, the offeror must clearly identify the exact make, model, manufacturer and item description for each line item to be considered. Quotes/offerors that do not provide an adequate description of how the equal product meets the salient characteristics will not be considered for award.
Documentation that confirms the company is registered and is the required socio-economic category in the System for Award Management (SAM). Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offerors must be verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) at the time of submission of proposal. Failure to be verified will result in the offeror s proposal to be deemed non-responsive.
Responses should address how you will meet the Government's needs and provide a brief capability statement. All vendors that are interested in meeting this requirement are asked to submit the following information as well:
1) Company Name:
2) Company Address:
3) DUNS Number:
4) Company POC Name:
5) Company POC Phone:
6) Company POC Email:
7) Business type: (Large, Small, Woman-Owned, VOSB/SDVOSB, etc.): Please identify your company's small business size standard and applicable NAICS code. For more information refer to http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards. Note: If claiming SDVOSB or VOSB, the firm must be registered and CVE verified in VetBiz Registry http://www.vetbiz.gov/; also include VetBiz certification. (Non-Manufacturer rules apply)
A formal RFQ may be issued upon receipt of information pertaining to this Sources Sought Notice. If you are capable of meeting the requirement, please send your responses via email NLT 2:00pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 to Denise Edmonds, Purchasing Agent, at Denise.Edmonds@va.gov
DO NOT SEND QUOTES AT THIS TIME
Denise Edmonds
Purchasing Agent
