Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

The purpose of this amendment to the combine synopsis solicitation is to answer questions that were submitted. The questioning period is closed, and no new questions will be accepted or answered. The ... The purpose of this amendment to the combine synopsis solicitation is to answer questions that were submitted. The questioning period is closed, and no new questions will be accepted or answered. The solicitation close date has changed to 9am CT, July 21, 2020. QUESTIONS: We have extensive experience marking medical devices but to identify the proper laser source I need to know what materials you would be marking on. ANSWER Materials will be etching: Clear plastic Stainless Steel Metals of multiple types Polymers for scopes I would also like to ask for your help understanding how we should submit our quotes since there are two different machines available for this application. The first solution is to use a standard laser marking machine that can mark on any metal and most polymers but then requires passivation to remove any oxidation left during the marking process. The second solutions involve using a pico-second laser source that does not cause any oxidation during the marking process therefore not requiring passivation. The first solution ranges from $30k-80 depending on the machines size while the second machines with the pico-second laser starts at $200k. ANSWER: Requesting Grade 1/Standard Laser without passivation.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9, on behalf of Louisville VAMC, is issuing this source sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to ... The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9, on behalf of Louisville VAMC, is issuing this source sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for a firm-fixed priced contract for an surgical instrument laser etcher and training. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 332812. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. LOCATION: Louisville VAMC, 800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206 ESTIMATED DELIVERY: 14 days ARO Please provide the following information: 1. Organization name, address, point of contact, email address, Web site address, and telephone number. 2. Business size: small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, large business, etc. 3. Business type under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 332812, which contains a size standard of 500 Employees, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. 4. Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the requirements described in items/description list? Please provide rationale for your answer if different from NAICS 332812. 5. Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. IF YOUR ORGANIZATION HAS THE POTENTIAL CAPACITY TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING/DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATIONS/ STATEMENT OF WORK: The surgical instrument laser etcher will need to meet the required specifications cited below: 3-Axis The ability to mark around any geometrical item Mark dynamic z-heights up to 42 mm in range without physically moving the item or the laser Built-in Camera: Autofocus feature Hybrid Technology Single mode beam spot with size of 60 micron Frequency range of 0-400hz Up to 200kW of peak power Durable / Long Life: IP64 rated head is dust tight and water resistant Multiple, single-emitter diodes Internal thermopile power monitor 20% drop in power after 320,000 marking hours Easy to Use Software: Marking Builder 3 Fast and easy programming of virtually every shape of part 2D and 1D barcode generation 3D CAD files Support Assistance: Company offers trained support engineers for on-site training, installation and troubleshooting/support Tech support available by phone The ability to overnight a trial system to use during repair of purchased system The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: 1. Provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated. Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements. 2. Implement a successful plan that includes: compliance with program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance. 3. Provide supplies or services under a firm-fixed price contract. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SOLICITATION FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to provide these supplies/services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 8:00 a.m. CT, Monday, July 13, 2020. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to LaShanda.Harrington@va.gov, Subject Line Title: Surgical Instrument laser Etcher SAM: Interested parties shall be register in the System for Award Management (SAM) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. The SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at beta.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220.