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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT 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 ga... THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT 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 811210. 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. 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.) 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 UEI number. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 16 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following: Service Agreement: The Southeast Louisiana VA Medical Center is requesting to establish a service contract for comprehensive maintenance on Cyrostar NX50 SNs: S19071176; S19081302. The facility is located at: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Scope of Work: The Contractor shall supply all labor, travel, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and all incidentals required to complete on-site planned maintenance of the equipment identified in Section II, in accordance with Manufacturer s recommendations, Joint Commission standards, design specifications, and the specifications, terms, and conditions of this contract. Background: This contract is issued to ensure the continuous reliability of the Cryostar NX50 Performance Period: The Contractor shall begin the work required under this SOW commencing with the effective date of award, unless otherwise directed by the CO, and shall provide continuous service until the date of contract expiration. The contract would be for 1 year starting July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with four (4) additional option years. MUST BE A FACTORY-TRAINED REPRESENTATIVE ON THE CRYOSTAR NX50. 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 brand name. 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: Do you (offer) manufacture the product yourself or a distributor of the items being researched above? b. Are you an authorized distributor/reseller? Provide evidence from original equipment manufacturer (OEM). c. Do you (offer) supply a product manufactured by another domestic small business, if it is a nonmanufacturer? d. Do you (offer) supply the product of any sized manufacturer if SBA has granted a waiver to the nonmanufacturer rule? e. Is your (offer) Buy American Certificate completed in SAM? Please provide evidence with r esponse. f. Is your (offer) Trade Agreement Certificate completed in SAM? Please provide evidence with response. g. Information for the name brand or equal product being requested, is it manufactured outside the US-Domestic non-available? h. Information for the name brand or equal product being requested, is it a foreign manufactured end product under the trade agreement? i. What is your schedule of delivery after receipt of order for the name brand or equal product? j.. For the name brand or equal product required, Is your company available under any; Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC) General Services Administration Schedules (GSA) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Kimberly Anderson at kimberly.anderson6@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM CST. 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 Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in responses. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice shall ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Responses to this notice shall not be considered a response to a solicitation. Determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government if it is determined that it is in their best interest to do so.