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Department of Veteran Affairs Ferret Cage and racks Request for Information (RFI) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued for t... Department of Veteran Affairs Ferret Cage and racks Request for Information (RFI) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued for the purpose of conducting capabilities and market research. Accordingly, this RFI constitutes neither a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor a guarantee that one will be issued by the Government in the future; furthermore, it does not commit the Government to contract for any services described herein. Do not submit a proposal. The Department of Veterans Affairs is not at this time, seeking proposals or quotes and therefore will not accept, review, or evaluate unsolicited proposals or quotes received in response hereto. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government does not reimburse respondents for costs associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred for responses to this RFI. The information provided may be used by VA in developing an acquisition strategy and Product Description (PD). Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary; however, any information received shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned to the respondent. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or sensitive information contained in their response. This is a request for information only and does not obligate the Government in any way, nor does it commit the Government to a specific course of action. The Government is seeking as much information as possible and a complete response from industry to this RFI during this market research activity may assist the Government in developing an acquisition strategy and finalizing any Product description/salient characteristics. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. IF YOU ARE AN SDVOSB, PLEASE STATE SO IN YOUR RESPONSE. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Ferret cage and racks for the Baltimore VAMHCS, Baltimore, MD. BACKGROUND: Medical facility in need of Ferret cage and racks including installation. LOCATION: Baltimore VAMHCS, 10 N. Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 ITEM INFORMATION: Product Number Product Description Units of Measure Quantity 233757 DIVER, RABBIT/FERRET, DROP INDESIGN, STAINLESS STEEL,0.875" WIRE SPACING Each 9 314820-1 RESTING BOARD, EURO RABBIT, (STANDARD), WHITE, LEFT Each 9 314820-2 RESTING BOARD, EURO RABBIT, (STANDARD), WHITE RIGHT Each 9 H1000 BOTTLE HOLDER, 16 0Z. STAINLESS STEEL, WITH 5/16" HOLE Each 12 S1005/TD2010- -AS STOPPER/SIPPER ASSEMBLY, STOPPER #6.5 DOUBLE SEAL WITH 5/16 HOLE, BLACK RUBBER, SIPPER TUBE 5" OVERALL INCLUSIVE OF 1". Each 1 BEND, 5/16" DIAMETER, STAINLESS STEEL, WITH BALL Each 11 DIVER RABBIT/FERRET Each 3 ESTIMATED DELIVERY: 30 Days ARO STATEMENT OF WORK: 1. Contract Title. Purchase of cages and racks to house ferrets 2. Background. The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) requires the purchase of cages, and racks to store the cages, that will house ferrets in support of its Research Animal Facility. There is currently no capacity to house ferrets in the animal facility, this will increase the research capacity of the organization. 3. Scope. The requested animal cages will be used in support of the awarded grant I01BX005678 A novel model to study the association between alcohol abuse during late adolescence with common conditions observed in combat Veterans . The Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Medina, investigates the effects of alcohol during development and its long lasting consequences. The experiments proposed were design to develop a new animal model (ferret) to investigate the consequences of alcohol exposure during late adolescence (age of most of service members) on different aspects of neurotransmission. 4. Specific Tasks. The vendor will provide delivery of cages and racks described in the scope within 60 days of contract award. The place of performance is: VA Maryland Health Care System Research Animal Facility 10 N. Green Street Basement Baltimore, MD 21201 4.1 Task 1 - Enterprise Management Controls. 4.1.1 Subtask 1 - Integration Management Control Planning. Provide the technical and functional activities at the required level for integration of all tasks specified within this SOW. Include productivity and management methods such as quality assurance, progress/status reporting and program reviews. Provide the centralized administrative, clerical, documentation and related functions. The contractor will provide animal cages and racks. Deliverables: The delivery of cages and racks 5. Performance Monitoring Principle Investigator will ensure the delivered products will be suitable for use in the experiments of his award. 6. Security Requirements N/A No special security requirements are necessary 7. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI). No special security requirements are necessary 8. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations. a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work. b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI). N/A c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. N/A d. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions. The P.I. and vendor will discuss any special requirements for shipping. Items will be packaged and be itemized on all invoices. e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria. Acceptance based on quality of delivered goods. 9. Risk Control There are no risk factors of concern. 10. Place of Performance. VA Maryland Health Care System Research Animal Facility 10 N. Green Street Basement Baltimore, MD 21201 11. Period of Performance. Upon award of contract, until instrument is delivered and installed. 12. Delivery Schedule. SOW Task# Deliverable Title Format Number Calendar Days After CO Start 5.1.1 Integration Management Control Planning. Delivery of requested equipment shipping manifest 1 copy to COR 2-6 weeks 5.1.2 Contract management The equipment installation and training status report 2 Copies to COR 6-8 weeks Contractors desiring consideration shall send an email directly to the Contract Specialist referencing the following in the subject field, Baltimore VAMHCS Ferret cage and racks . The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. All emails from interested parties must be received by 3:00 PM EST, August 16, 2022 Please send your email response to: Ronnie.swailes@va.gov This is a market survey for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.