Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Sources Sought Note: This is not a solicitation but rather a Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought) for market research purposes only. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administrat... Sources Sought Note: This is not a solicitation but rather a Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought) for market research purposes only. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms and obtain information for planning purposes only. Responses must be submitted by 4:00 PM EST, April 20, 2022. Submit responses to this Sources Sought via email to theresa.thomas7@va.gov All SDVOSB and VOSB firms that respond shall include proof of CVE certification via www.vip.vetbiz.gov. All small business firms that respond shall include proof of small business status via their Representations and Certifications in accordance with (FAR 4.1102 Policy). While SDVOSB/VOSB firms are preferred, all capable firms are welcome to respond to this Sources Sought. All respondents to this Sources Sought shall include as part of their response answers to the below questions and provide any additional pertinent information that supports the answers. If there are any ambiguities in this Sources Sought, please identify them in your response. The results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., socioeconomic set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses. Suggested NAICS: 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) Suggested PSC: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instrument, Equipment and Supplies) Open to suggestions from the market as to a more proper NAICS and/or PSC, as well as any potential GSA/FSS Schedule SIN categories. If you are interested, please e-mail the following information: Company Name. Person of Contact (including telephone number and email address). Socio-economic status (SDVOSB, VOSB, Woman-Owned, Other etc.). Do you currently hold a government contract? Contract Number? Type of contract? With whom (GSA, SEWP, etc )? If GSA what Schedule and SIN? Can your company provide the service for the listed Department of Veterans Affairs locations? Does your firm utilize the suggested NAICS and PSC per this Sources Sought Notice? If not, please suggest a more appropriate NAICS and/or PSC and explain why it s more appropriate? How do you invoice for this service, including rates? What Certifications, State and/or Federal, if any must you have to perform this service? Please confirm that your firm s contract performance would be in compliance with the Limitations on Subcontracting as required by 13 CFR 125.6 and VAAR 852.219-74 if applicable (Not applicable to unrestricted set aside). Please indicate in which clause your performance would be in compliance with: VAAR 852.219-10, VAAR 852.219-11, or FAR 52.219-14. (Attachment B) Please list all of your concerns, questions and ambiguities below. Questions will not be addressed directly but will be used by the Government in the event that this Sources Sought would move forward to solicitation. Please provide estimated rates. Please provide estimated lead times for delivery. STATEMENT OF WORK MEDTRONIC SKEETER DRILL / IPC CONSOLE Brand Name or Equal to 1.0 General 1.1 Background The mission of the Hershel Woody Williams VAMC is to provide whole health care for veterans of military service. The mission of the Surgery Department is to provide safe, efficient, high quality surgical care. This acquisition is required to be able to provide complex ear procedures including cochlear implants, tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, and endoscopic sinus surgery with debridement. 1.2 Objective The requested acquisition is for quantity 1 Medtronic IPC Console and quantity 2 Medtronic skeeter drills. The requested acquisition will replace equipment that is end of life per BME and has exceeded the limits of serviceability per the manufacturer. Without purchase of the requested acquisition community care referrals for surgical ENT procedures will be increased. The requested equipment supports equipment that the facility has recently invested in including a stealth navigational system for CT guided sinus endoscopy. This acquisition supports the mission of Hershel Woody Williams VAMC to provide high quality, surgical care and will prevent these Veterans from being referred to community care. 1.3 Scope of Work The key elements of this requirement are that the selected power console and microdrill will be compatible with each other and that the console will be compatible with the Medtronic M5 micro debrider # 1899200. 1.4 Period of Performance Period of performance is not applicable. There is not a service contract associated with this request. 1.5 Place of Performance The place of performance is Hershel Woody Williams VAMC Operating Room 2.0 Specific Requirements/Tasks 2.1 Confirm compatibility with Medtronic skeeter drill # 3055601 2.2 Confirm compatibility with Medtronic M5 micro debrider # 1899200 3.0 Delivery or Deliverables The contractor will provide: QTY 1 #IPCES2SYSKIT2 which includes Qty 1 #1898001 IPC Console Qty 1 #1898430 Footswitch Qty 1 #1897821 Power Cord 6 Meter Qty 1 #1898851 Manual Qty 1 #1898600 ENT System Storage Cart Qty 1 #1898120 Power Cord Short ENT Qty 1 #1852000 FOOTSWITCH ENDO-SCRUB 2 Qty 1 #1991015 FINGER SWITCH ENDO-SCRUB 2 QTY 2 EK005 which includes (total of 2 each) Qty 1 #3055601 Drill Skeeter Oto-tool Qty 1 #3155615 Tray Oto-tool Sterilization Tray Qty 1 #3155641 Oto- Flex 1mm diamond bur Qty 1 #3155631 Oto- Flex 1.0mm carb bur Qty 1 #3155647 Oto- Flex .7mm diamond bur Qty 1 #3155632 Oto- Flex 2.3mm carb bur Qty 1#3155648 Oto- Flex .8mm diamond bur Qty 1 #3155642 Oto- Flex 2.3mm diamond bur Qty 1#3155646 Oto- Flex .6mm diamond bur Qty 1 #3155643 Oto- Flex 1.4mm diamond bur Qty 1 #3155645 Oto- Flex 1.8mm diamond bur Qty 1 #3155635 Oto- Flex .5mm carb bur 8.0 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms BME- Biomedical Engineering ENT- Ear, Nose and Throat; a term used to describe surgeons who perform procedures involving the ears, nose and throat 9.0 Salient Features (1)-Somewhat important (2)-Very Important (3)-Required The power console must be able to connect up to four handpieces at once. (1) Foot pedal must offer variable speeds for maximum control during ENT surgery. (2) The power console must be capable of powering handpieces that can remove soft tissue, hard tissue and bone. (2) Must be compatible with a variety of Medtronic ENT handpieces including the skeeter drill and the M5 micro debrider. (3) The power console must have a suction-irrigation system that provides a solution for irrigation control in the OR. (3) The microdrill must be compatible with burs ranging in size from 0.5mm- 2.3mm. (3)