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DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be const... DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI 1. Title: Hospital Beds (Brand name ZOOM (Stryker Medical Corp.) or Equal)__ 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following: Item/Part# Description Quantity 1125-000-000E E 1 Prime with zoom-electric 34 EA 1070-010-200 2 Chaperone stretcher exit 34 EA 1105-011-160 3 dual end siderail release 34 EA 1008-015-020 4 foot end nursing control 34 EA 1125-035-341 5 2 stage permanent fold iv pole head rt 34 EA 11805-034-301 1 6 comfort gel se fire barr 30in 34 EA 1125-016-000 7 common compzoom powerd litter 34 EA 1105-045-310 8 no three side hydraulic controls 34 EA 1105-035-250 9 no permanent fold iv pole foot end 34 EA 1125-001-903 10 1125 e dpm label 34 EA 7777-770-201 11 2-year parts labor and travel 34 EA 1105-003-552 12 gray id bumpers 34 EA 1028-010-401 13 labels zoom english 34 EA 1028-010-010 14 common litter comp zoom 120v 34 EA 1028-146-050 15 standard retractable cord 34 EA 9000-900-910 16 unboxed 34 EA 1125-101-003 17 label specification 34 EA no plug 18 no plug 34 EA 1105-210-365 19 footend cover option 34 EA 1125-010-140 20 head end cover option 34 EA STATEMENT OF WORK Background: The G.V.(Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS is requesting the purchase a quantity of 34 Stryker PRIME Zoom or Equal Stretchers. The stretchers listed will enter end of lift cycle FY2022. Proposing to replace with an upgraded motorized stretcher, that has advanced mobility which virtually eliminates manual pushing. BIG Wheel reduces the start-up push force and steering. Hydraulic pedal eliminates manual pumping, allowing quick patient access and employee safety. It is equipped with a "two-zone" alarm which detects patient exist, thus reducing the chance for falls. Stretcher has an integrated scale and 700lb. weight capacity. Objectives: These Stryker PRIME Zoom or Equal Stretchers are being purchased due to the End of Lifetime frame. This stretcher has the ability to transfer to a recovery position. Glide-away side rails eliminate the gap between stretcher and bed, during patient transfers. Employee safety is promoted with the ability for manual transport. The facility staff trialed the stretcher for 2 weeks and found it comfortable, safe, and easy to use. As patients are transported frequently through-out the hospital, the fully powered drive mechanism is a plus for employees. The Zoom drive reduces the strain and risk of injury associated with transporting patients. With the weight capacity being 700lbs, bariatric patients can also be transported with ease. A built-in scale assists caregiver in obtaining weights at the time of transfer. The retractable cord decreases the risk of employee and patient falls/injury. Equipment Description (Brand Name or Equal): Stryker PRIME Zoom Stretcher or Equal must be capable of the following: CHAPERONE STRETCHER EXIT DUAL END SIDERAIL RELEASE FOOT END NURSING CONTROLS IV POLE - HEAD RT. COMFORTGEL SE FIRE BARR 30 IN COMMON COMPZOOM POWERD LITTER THREE SIDED HYDRAULIC CONTROLS 30" SLIDER BOARD ASSEMBLYWHIT 30" SLIDER BOARD ASSEMBLYWHIT 2-YEAR PARTS LABOR & TRAVEL COMMON LITTER COMP ZOOM 120V STANDARD RETRACTABLE CORD FOOTEND COVER OPTION HEAD END COVER OPTION END OF SOW. The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339112 is 1,000 employees. 3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI: a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________ e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code? Please provide proof of qualifications. f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The Gulf Coast VHS is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the Gulf Coast in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. 5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 12:00pm (central), August 24, 2022, via email to Sheila.reed@va.gov RFI responses are due by 12:00pm (CST), Friday, August 26, 2022; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to Sheila.reed@va.gov The subject line shall read: Gulf Coast -BEDS RFI . NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by NCO 16 as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Purchasing and Contract Team. 7. Contact Information: Sheila Reed, Contracting Officer Sheila.reed@va.gov