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Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify in locating capable small businesses, including Service Disabled and Veteran Owned small businesses capable of providing... Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify in locating capable small businesses, including Service Disabled and Veteran Owned small businesses capable of providing the items as listed in the attached Statement of Need. NAICS Code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. These items are for the Department of Veteran Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS)/ HERL, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should demonstrate the firm's ability, capability, and responsibility to provide the principal components of supplies listed in the attached document. Responses should include the following information: Business name, address, Point of Contact, business size info. All information is to be submitted via email at justin.erdley@va.gov. Information provided will not be returned. All responses shall be in the English Language. Responses are due by 2:00 PM EST, Thursday, March 19, 2020. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Questions can be submitted electronically to justin.erdley@va.gov. This is a Sources Sought Notice and submissions will be used for informational and planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), nor is the government obligated to issue an RFQ. In addition, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. Department of Veteran Affairs VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) STATEMENT OF NEED STATEMENT OF WORK Kinova gen3 ultra lightweight robot, controller xbox one bluetooth with usb cable, 2-finger 85 Robotiq Gripper for research and development use REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS: Embedded 2D/3D vision 7 DOF Embedded controller in each actuator Torque sensor in each joint Unlimited joint rotations Designed to be inherently safe 3D visualization of volumetric safety zones Configurable safety features Flexibility to quickly change end effectors as needed. Interface module allows simple connectivity with a wide variety of end effectors, instruments and sensors. RS-485 Ethernet (100 Mbps) GPIOs I2C UART Power DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. End of Document