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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking informa... SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited The VHA Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors who can provide the following equipment per the description of item(s) below for the Richmond Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd. Richmond, VA 23249: The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking business manufactures or distributors of small business manufactures with NAICS 325413 which is applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of 1,250 for the following below items. Items must be equal to or functionally equivalent to the following: DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS Manufacture: Item Product Code Product Name 0001 47198 Bravo Calibration-Free Recorder Promo 0002 FGS-0634 RECORDER BRAVO CF REFLUX 0003 47199 Bravo Calibration-Free Software Promo 0004 FGS-0656 SOFTWARE REFLUX V6.1 Performance required: Capsule-based, patient-friendly reflux test measures acid levels in the esophagus. It has higher sensitivity than EGD and greater specificity than PPI trials, to help obtain an objective diagnosis of GERD. Essential physical characteristics: -Multiple event buttons that allow patients to mark symptom events and record symptom duration during meal and supine times -USB cable interface that enables quick and direct data upload as well as flexible recorder battery recharging -Internal, rechargeable battery that eliminates the need for battery replacement prior to each study, reducing procedure cost -Saved settings that eliminate the need to update prior to each procedure -The wireless pH system is better tolerated by adult and pediatric patients — enabling testing with fewer limitations on diet and activity while allowing prolonged monitoring (up to 96 hours). --Simple study and data upload procedures Calibration-free capsule that takes away the need to manage and store buffer solutions and testing tubes in the endoscopy suite All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to gordon.burns@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. In response, please include the following: Company/Address Point of contact with phone number Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example…large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB ect.) Indicate FSS/GSA contract number DUNS number/Capabilities statement Manufacturer or authorized distributor If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov) to be recognize as such. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors will be required to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Your response is required by 11:00 AM, 11 Feb 2020.