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

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AN... THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) under NAICS 339112. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the FedBizOpps and/or GSA eBuy websites. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, is seeking sources for Endoscope Storage Cabinet for Department of Veterans Affairs, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, in Detroit, Michigan 48201. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Service is requesting 4 (four) ScopeVault Endoscope Storage cabinets/Dimensions 94"HX29"WX23"D; compatible w/driscope/10-port manifold system/adjustable upper and lower rack system. 2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Equipment: Four (4) Endoscope Drying Cabinets Keeps storage environment aseptic and dry through internal air pressure (self-contained), to reduce humidity; not required to connect to hospital air systems or alternate air pumps. Bottom and side air vents to provide ambient air circulation and removeable drip tray that collects residual fluids. The endoscope drying cabinets will help prevent microbial growth with channel purging air flow thoroughly drying internal lumens. Cabinets are made of aluminum and laminate. There are no wood or melamine/wood core products used in the manufacturing of this product. The frame is standard black aluminum. Front and side laminate wall panels are clear. Vertical Hanging racks adjustable Upper and Lower Rack System; which allows for storing both small and large diameter endoscopes or probes. This cabinet MUST be 96 minimum ceiling height to install. Capacity options: Storing and drying up to 10 scopes Positive air pressure with 24/7 HEPA fan filtrations Channel purging connections Scope hang time tracking with touch interface and barcode reader (optional) 3. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (SOW) Equipment: Endoscope Drying Cabinets Installation The contractor shall install the endoscope cabinets. Vendor will provide labor resources for installation as well as any material to uncrate, install, hook up, etc. The contractor shall insure that after installation, quality and operational checks and tests are completed. Any necessary adjustments will be accomplished to satisfactory meet regulatory documentation requirements prior to use. The contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and removal of packing material, crates, and debris. 4. TRAINING REQUIREMENT The contractor shall provide education on use of endoscope cabinets. If you are interested and are capable of providing the required supplies, please provide the requested information as indicated below. Responses to this notice should include: company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: 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.). Are you registered in SAM? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? If not, is your company considered small under a related NAICS code? 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? If a distributor, you MUST have an authorized distributor letter to sell the product. 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? 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. 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? Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to brand name or equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to louann.gilliland@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 5:00pm (Pacific Time). 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.