Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Page 4 of 4 Page 1 of 2 This notice is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contr... Page 4 of 4 Page 1 of 2 This notice is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office NCO2 is currently conducting a market survey to locate qualified Veteran owned businesses (SDVOSB/ VOSB) available for fulfillment of a brand name or equal requirement for a Keeler PachPen Handheld Pachymeter. No formal solicitation document exists at this present time. This is not a solicitation announcement. Items listed in this requirement; Item Item Description Quantity Unit 24-510 Keeler PachPen Handheld Pachymeter Required Characteristics: 65 MHz sampling probe IOP correction calculator Accuracy of at least +/- 5 Microns Weigh approximately 3.0 oz. Measurement range of at least 300-999 Microns Rechargeable 3.6 V Lithium Battery 7 EA **Date of manufacture must not be greater than 2 years before the purchase order date. The equipment must not be used or refurbished and must have the latest manufacturer s software/hardware updates installed. Any batteries provided with the unit will not be manufactured more than 12 months before the purchase order issue date. Interested vendors shall be able to provide a manufacturer s warranty, service manuals that include theory of operation, maintenance requirements, repair information, schematics, part lists and troubleshooting information in electronic format for use by the VA HTM Department, and Free on Board (FOB) delivery to Toms River, New Jersey. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339112, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified Vet Owned sources relative to NAICS code 339112. Those capable of fulfilling this requirement shall be a verified SDVOSB or VOSB (Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)), an authorized distributor and submit a statement regarding their capability inclusive of the companies Unique Entity Identifier ( http://www.sam.gov). The Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer s intended distribution channels. All Vendors shall be authorized vendors and provide proof to that extent. Responses to this notice must be submitted in writing via email to lindsay.goldsmith@va.gov and must be received not later than Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 4:00 PM. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.