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The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre-Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not soliciting bids, quotes or proposals at t... The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre-Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not soliciting bids, quotes or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Campus, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 has a requirement for a 3D Printer for the Prosthetics Department. Background: The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System has a requirement for a 3D printer that offers computer aided design and manufacturing aided design and (CAD/CAM) solutions for the design and fabrication of custom orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) devices. Deliverables: The Government is seeking information from contractors who are able to provide a 3D printer that meets the following requirements: 3D printer that is designed specifically for functional orthotic AND prosthetic applications. We cannot accept a printer that only has the ability to print Orthotic covers. 3D printer and software must be supported by one manufacturer. Not multiple companies for support, training and troubleshooting. 3D printer must be compatible and have the ability to talk to the Vorum Hand Held Scanner with all the specific specs related to that piece of equipment. 3D printer will need to have multiple nozzle diameters: 0.4 mm, 0.8 mm, Fast-acting nozzle: up to 550C, Build volume: 690 mm X 500 mm X 600 mm, Linear motor drives, 500 mm / sec print speeds. Technology must be high speed Extrusion and layer thickness .075 mm to .40mm 3D printer must be compatible with the specific software and have the ability to talk to an Orthotics and Prosthetic carving system. 3D Printer must have the ability to print PPE and have necessary software and training included in purchase. Place of Performance: The contractor shall deliver to: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Campus University Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15240 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: There is no on-site requirement for this contract. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV. Responses to this notice shall include: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address DUNS Number CAGE Code Tax ID Number ** Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered: http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Per: https://www.va.gov/osdbu/faqs/109461.asp#q001 Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 319112: 1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 319112? YES ______ NO ______ 2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______ 5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______ 6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______ 7. Do you have a GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______ Schedule Number: ___________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organizations ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and email address. Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Cynthia Laemmerhirt via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT. Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to: Cynthia Laemmerhirt Contract Specialist cynthia.laemmerhirt@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Friday, 21 Aug 2020 at 2:00 pm EST. End of Document