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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in re... THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. 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 Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334515 (size standard of 750 Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following, or brand name equal, microtome instrument and requested consumables on a lease basis: Brand Name Or Equal Information For: RaySafe X2 Portable Radiation Survey Meter in accordance with the below Statement of Work STATEMENT OF WORK Pulmonary Medicine, Kansas City VA Medical Center Introduction: The Kansas City VA Medical Center (KC VAMC) Biomedical Engineering Department requires the purchase of Name Brand or Equal Fluke Raysafe X2 portable Radiation Survey Meter to accommodate current and future needs. Background & Justification: Radiation Survey meters are used for preventive maintenance, testing and calibrating of all Radiology modalities and associated equipment such as R/F, MAM, CT, and Radiology Reading station monitors via its Light meter. The latest Fluke Raysafe X2 would bring additional capabilities compared to the current unit in use. Current System: We currently use the Fluke Triad TnT Xray Calibration kit. Building/Facility Address: 4801 Linwood Blvd, KC, MO 64128, Building 1, 11th floor room M11-302. Minimum Requirements & Salient Characteristics: Ability to test mAs, mA, time, Pulses, Pulse rate, mAs/Pulse, light/luminance, dose, Air Kerma, Mean Energy, and waveforms. Small form factor to allow for easy manipulation of image measurement settings, especially useful in crowded environments when space is a premium, such as in an x-ray room or radiology reading room. Hardware: 2 complete kits to include the X2 Survey sensor, storm case, vacuum holder, R/F, MAM, CT, and light sensors would be required in facility to allow simultaneous use for 2 different technicians and to allow for having a unit onsite even during calibration of the other unit. Charger/Charging Stations Systems: The X2 system comes with a battery charger and Lion battery that allows 10+ hours of continuous intensive use. Protective Case Systems: Case for protection of the units while not in use. Must be compatible with the Fluke Triad TNT X-Ray Calibration Kit. Design: N/A Configuration: At the time of delivery. Name Brand or Equal to the Fluke RaySafe X2 Portable Radiation Survey Meter. Item Number Part Number Nomenclature UI QTY 1 4673386 RaySafe X2 Sensor EA 2 2 4560036 RaySafe Storm Case SO EA 2 3 4559790 RaySafe Vacuum Holder EA 2 4 5080640 RaySafe Prestige Kit, R/F, MAM, EA 2 The information identified above are 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, or brand name equal. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response 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.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent 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, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number. Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW. Please provide your DUNS number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Timothy Scarborough at timothy.scarborough@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, June 10th, 2020. 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 sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation