This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of large businesses and small businesses, to include VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing).
The Smart Releaser Endoscopic Carpel Tunnel Release is known to meet the Government s needs.
The Government is requesting that responsible Large and Small Businesses, including SDVOSB and VOSB sources respond if it can provide the following items on a brand name only basis:
Line
Item No.
Description
Qty
Unit
0001
81014
Smart Releaser Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release (ECTR) Hand piece
2
EA
0002
81026
Dilator - Small
2
EA
0003
81027
Dilator - Medium
2
EA
0004
81029
Synovium Elevator
2
EA
0005
81061
Coequal to Standard Blade Assembly
2
EA
0006
81040
Smart Release ECTR Sterilization Tray
2
EA
0007
81025
Eyepiece Autoclavable Endoscope
2
EA
Salient Characteristics (Smart Releaser Endoscopic Carpel Tunnel Release (BRAND NAME ONLY)
Manufacturer: MicroAire
Qty 2 of all items
81014- SmartRelease Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Handpiece
81026- Dilator- Small
81027- Dilator- Medium
81029- Synovium Elevator
81061- Coequal to Standards Blade Assemble
81040- SmartRelease ECTR Sterilization Tray
81025- Eyepiece Autoclavable Endoscope
Interested vendors are required to submit an e-mail delineating:
Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product;
Business size/Socioeconomic status;
If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market; and
Memo or correspondence which authorizes distributor to distribute the manufacturer s products.
This is not a Request for Quote/Proposal or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Your responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for consideration.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 339112 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. Responses due are to be submitted by e-mail to Jamila Nicholas at jamila.nicholas2@va.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 4:00pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.
Jamila Nicholas
Contracting Officer
jamila.nicholas2@va.gov
jamila.nicholas2@va.gov