Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended str... This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to obtain information from qualified sources with special interest relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 611699, All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction. The Government will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This Sources Sought does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Contractor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government. Requirement The VA Great Lakes Health Care System, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 12 has a requirement for a non-projectile, force on force, firearm tactical training system. The required training system must utilize training firearms that fire laser pulses (or equivalent) which activates the training vest to deliver a vibration or a safe, localized shock to the abdomen. The tactical training system will be used during training for active threat situations. The government is contemplating a brand name or equal requirement IAW FAR 52.211-6. Line-item descriptions and product numbers reference the manufacturer StressVest Corporation. Description Product Number Qty Unit Unit Price Extended Price StressVest - Vest, StressX Belt and Transmitter **Label vests 1-16** SV-V 16 EA StressVest - Storm 3075 Case (Holds up to 8 vests) SV-CASE3075(8) 2 EA StressVest - Side Panels (For vests #11-16) SV-SP 6 EA StressVest - Face Sensor Ball Cap (For vests #11-16) SV-HSBC02 6 EA StressVest - Sig Sauer P228/P229 9mm Blank Conversion Kit SV-2627 6 EA StressVest UTM Blank Fire Dual Laser Kit (includes PRE & CQT) SV-BFPLI-PRE/CQT02 6 EA 9mm StressVest UTM Conversion SILENT Blanks - Tox Free (1,000/case) SV-3089-01 2 EA StressVest - Electric M4 PRO Training Rifle - FULL LENGTH - Includes 1 x Basic Mag (no counter) (SV-LG-PRE03.1 laser mount sold separately) SV-EM4PRO 4 EA StressVest - Electric M4 PRO Smart Magazine (w/ adjustable mag counter) SV-EM4PROSM 12 EA StressVest - Long Gun Laser Mount - Precision SV-LG-PRE03.1 4 EA StressVest - Instructor CQT Tablet (includes 2 x Heart Rate Monitors) SV-TAB 1 EA StressVest - Hand Held Laser Activator SV-HHLA02 1 EA StressVest - Quick Sight System SV-QS 1 EA Shocknife w/ case - Single Knife SK-S 1 EA Extended Two (2) Year Warranty & Maintenance/ Service Plan - Includes annual check-up of the system to include calibration, software updates, preventative maintenance and functional Test SV-EXTW&MS-2 1 EA Grand Total: The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. Responses to this Sources Sought notice must include the following information: Company name, address, point of contact and email address Size status and representations of the company (i.e., Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.) Is the company considered a small business under the NAICS code 61199, identified under this RFI? Does the company manufacturer the referenced items or products being offered as "equal" products? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? If an authorized distributor/reseller response must include documentation from the manufacturer confirming authorization to distribute and/or resell the referenced items or products being offered as "equal" products. What is the warranty coverage for the referenced items or products being offered as "equal" products? Does the company alter; assemble; modify; the referenced items or products being offered as "equal" products in any way? If so, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? Does the company have a current federal contract (i.e., GSA, NAC , SAC, NASA SEWP etc.)? If so, provide the contract type, number and expiration date. If the company has a current federal contract, are the referenced items or products being offered as "equal" products available on the contract? Please provide general pricing for referenced items or products being offered as "equal" products for market research purposes. Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? "Equal" products will be evaluated on the basis of information furnished by the interested source. The interested source must clearly indicate the product/s being offered are "equal" products and provide the referenced item. The deadline to respond is February 22, at 11:00am (E.S.T). Questions should be sent to the Contracting Officer, Stacy Massey at Stacy.Massey@va.gov. As a reminder, this is a Sources Sought announcement only. THE VA IS NOT SEEKING OFFERS OF ANY KIND. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government. Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a) Offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration is available at www.sam.gov.