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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice DISCLAIMER: THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AW... Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice DISCLAIMER: THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Solicitation, an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in this announcement. All information received in response to this RFI marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. PURPOSE: The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to find qualified vendors and to assist Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 in determining if a future contract effort can be competitively awarded on a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside basis. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this effort is 339112 with the Small Business Size Standard of 1000 employees. If the Government determines there are qualified vendors for this requirement, a solicitation will be published and posted on the Contracting Opportunities website. The Government will use this information solely to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement. INTRODUCTION: This requirement is for the purchase of Audiology Equipment. The Asheville VA Medical Center Audiology Department requires the Grason Stadler Tympstar Pro Middle Ear Analyzer, the GSI Allegro Tympanometry and Reflex Screener, and the GSI Audera Pro Auditory Evoked Potential 2 channel System for testing, analyzing, and diagnosing issues in hearing impaired patients. The government is anticipating that this will be a brand-name requirement but encourages all vendors that can meet or exceed the item descriptions below to respond to this source sought. If providing a like item/system, please include attachments, information, and part numbers to allow the government to assess whether your items/system will suffice for this requirement. REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: The VHA NCO 6 is conducting market research to find qualified vendors who can deliver the following item(s) to Asheville VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville NC 28805: DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED: AUDIOLOGY EQUIPMENT ITEM NO. or STOCK NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT 1) 8108266 Grason Stadler Tympstar Pro Middle Ear Analyzer.Includes Touch screen with IPSI, Contra, ETF, Decay, High Frequency probe tone and Auto test sequence. 1 EA 2) 8514500 GSI TympStar Pro Printer (HM-E300) 1 EA 3) 8509439 GSI Allegro Tympanometry and Reflex Screener. Includes: Cradle power supply, Thermal printer, Carry case, Test cavity, Eartip sample kit, Quick guide 1 EA 4) 8519282 GSI Audera Pro -Auditory Evoked Potential 2 channel System. Includes Insert Earphones,Bone conduction,The following tests are available: ECochG, ABR, MLR, LLR,and SN10. Also included are P300 and MMN protocols, eABR, traditional test stimuli of click and tone bursts,CE-Chirp and CE-Chirp Octave Bands. 1 EA 5) 8506056 GSI Audera Pro Laptop Computer Kit 1 EA 6) 8070 On-Site Installation & Training 1 JB Salient Characteristics: Functions to be performed; Handheld screening device for tympanometry and ipsilateral reflexes. Performance required; or Must have quick seal Must have the following testing options: Tympanometry: 226 Hz Probe Tone Tympanic Peak Pressure Admittance at Peak Ear Canal Volume Gradient Instrument Type: Meatus compensated tympanometer Analysis Performed: Admittance peak level (in ml); Peak pressure of same; Gradient (in daPa); Ear canal volume (ECV) at 200 daPa Probe Tone Levels and Accuracy: 226 Hz +/-2%; 85 dB SPL +/-2 dB over range 0.2 ml to 5 ml Pressure Levels and Accuracy: +200 daPa to -400 daPa +/-10 daPa or +/-10% (whichever is larger) over range Ear Volume Measurement Range and Accuracy: 0.2 ml to 5 ml +/-0.1 ml or +/-5% (whichever is larger) over entire range Sweep Speed: Typically 200 daPa/sec; dependent on ear/cavity volume Pressure Limits (Safety Cut Out): +600 to -800 daPa Acoustic Reflex Measurements Ipsilateral Reflexes Four Frequencies Configurable Reflex Settings Automatic Detection Measurement Modes: Ipsilateral Reflex Tone Levels and Accuracy: 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz (+/-2%); Configurable over range 70 dB to 100 dBHL (4 kHz restricted to 95 dBHL) +/-3 dB, referenced to 2 ml calibration volume; Compensates for measured ear volume Reflex Detection Threshold and Accuracy: 0.01 ml to 0.5 ml +/-0.01 ml configurable in 0.01 ml steps Reflex Analysis: Reflex present/absent at each level tested; maximum amplitude of each reflex (seen on printed report & computer report); pressure at which reflex was performed Pressure Used for Reflex Measurement: Pressure at Tympanogram peak, or 0 daPa Reflex Tone Duration: 0.6 seconds Must have Data Management: Number of Records Stored in Patient Database: 32 patients Data Stored: Patient initials, tympanogram, reflex graphs, analysis, time/date, and test parameters Must have Interface to Computer via USB Must have the following Compliance standards: IEC 60601-1 (plus UL, CSA & EN deviations) IEC 60601-1-2 IEC 60645-5, Type 2 Tympanometer CE Mark: To the EU Medical Device Directive Essential physical characteristics; Dimensions (if applicable) DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT W x D x H: 4.5 in x 9 in x 2.8 in (11.5 cm x 23 cm x 7 cm) Display: 128 x 64 px / 8 lines of 21 characters Weight: 1.433 lb (650 g) POWER Battery: NiMH rechargeable battery pack. Interface: Wired connection to cradle Main Power (To Cradle): 100 - 240 Vac; 50/60 Hz; 0.2 A Number of Recordings with Full Charge: Up to 100 Auto Power-off Delay: 90 or 180 seconds Idle Current: 70 mA Current While Testing: 230 mA ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Range: +59° F (+15° C) to +95° F (+35° C) Operating Humidity Range: 30% to 90% RH, non-condensing Operating Atmospheric Pressure Range: 980 to 1040 mb, non-condensing Transport and Storage Temperature Range: -68° F (-20° C) to +158° F (+70° C) Transport and Storage Humidity Range: 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing Transport and Storage Atmospheric Pressure Range: 900 to 1100 mb Delivery/Pickup: Delivered to Hickory CBOC Audiology Clinic Vendors with a FSS schedule shall provide the contract number of that schedule and the expiration date as well as product NAICS codes. All items should be clearly identified if they are scheduled items or open market items. HOW TO RESPOND: All responses shall be submitted no later than Friday; August 06, 2021@ 1100 (11:00AM) EST. All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to ruth.morris@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Respondents to this RFI shall provide the following information: Company/individual name, Address, Point of contact with phone number Information describing your interest, Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable FSS Category you qualify for Tax ID number DUNS number Capabilities statement Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) 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 must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) under the above NAICS code at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award Please submit responses via email in Microsoft Office format by 11:00 (11:00 AM) (Eastern Standard Time) 08/06/2021. Please include RFI# 36C24621Q0997 AUDIOLOGY EQUIPMENT in subject title. NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation. This announcement is Government market research purposes ONLY.