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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 10 of 10 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 10 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Adminis... Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 10 of 10 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 10 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Digital Visual Acuity System product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The period of performance is for a 60-month ordering period from the date of award. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified sources to manufacturer Cameras Photographic: Ophthalmic: Fundus on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a multiple award BPA with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to suppliers of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Digital Visual Acuity Systems to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1000 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at SAM.gov | Home. All quoters must be certified as with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purpose only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a BPA, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes 2.0 SCOPE Digital Visual Acuity Systems-LCD is designed to assess the clarity and sharpness of a patient s visual abilities. Visual acuity testing systems are based on having the patient view a chart of optotypes, colors or patterns. A standard part of most exam lanes, visual acuity tests can take a number of forms. At their simplest, these tests can be preprinted cards or charts that can be hung or projected on a wall. However, newer digital visual acuity testing systems are built around computer monitors which allow the system to feature a large number of vision tests that can be accessed via remote control and set up for direct or mirrored viewing. Whether evaluating a new patient or conducting a post-op assessment, a visual acuity testing system can be an important part of a practice. The following Contract Line Items below are planned to be awarded in the proposed BPA(s). Note: This is only a sample of Cameras currently in-use at VA Medical facilities. If you plan to propose alternative brands which meets all of the Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs; see below), please state in your response to this RFI. Description YEAR ONE YEAR TWO YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR YEAR FIVE Digital Visual Acuity Systems 258 85 148 117 84 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide the Digital Visual Acuity Systems identified above which meet all the following Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs). Vendors are encouraged to quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the MTRs. Vendors are also encouraged to quote any additional product that may be necessary for the clinical functionality of the equipment. MTR# SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION CLIN MTR 1 Must include wide selection of optotypes and other special test charts including ETDRS, contrast sensitivity, red/green filters, Worth 4 Dot Literature Review 0001 0003 MTR 2 Must include a minimum 19-inch display Literature Review 0001-0003 MTR 3 Must be controlled through infrared remote device Literature Review 0001-0003 MTR 4 Must be capable of wall mounting Literature Review 0001 0003 MTR 5 Must be capable of displaying single letter or single line Literature Review 0001-0003 MTR 6 Can be configured for standard or mirrored 6ft to 31ft (1.83m to 7.5m) Literature Review 0001-0003 MTR 7 Must have minimum 2 USB Ports Literature Review 0001-0003 For each product the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the MTRs specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the MTRs. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Full name and address of company DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer Country of Origin designation for all products Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics (if submitting an alternative from the proposed line items above) Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.