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Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 1 of DESCRIPTION This is not a solicitation but rather a Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought) for market research purposes only. Department of Veterans Affairs, Vetera... Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 1 of DESCRIPTION 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 12:00 PM EST, November 22nd, 2024. Submit responses to this Sources Sought via email to james.ferro@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: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) Suggested PSC: 6640 (Laboratory 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. Items to be Procured: Brand name or Equal Manufacturer Part # Item Description Item Quantity 5125-X-X 5125 Portable Stand-On Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X) and battery power 14 Salient Characteristics: Scale must be portable; be able to transport house to house for in-home patient care. Battery powered scale. Low-profile, stable platforms help prevent falls. Never needs zeroing, helping you weigh a continuous stream of patients. Allow quick reweighs while patients are still on the scale. Handrail helps unsteady patients without affecting readings. Quick recall keeps the last reading, even after the patient has left the scale. Bariatric model available (5127) If you are interested, please e-mail the following information: Company Name: UEI Number: Cage Code: Dun & Bradstreet Number: Person of Contact (including telephone number and email address). Socio-economic status (SDVOSB, VOSB, Woman-Owned, Other etc.). Are you a distributor or a manufacturer? If you are an authorized distributor, please provide confirmation on Company Letter Head. If you are a distributor, who is the manufacturer? Where is the manufacturer located in the world? Do you currently hold a government contract? Contract Number? Type of contract? Are these particular quoted items under 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? Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 5 of 5 Page 5 of 5 Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 1 of 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 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 if possible.