Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI) DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, O... Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI) 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: (Brand Name Only) -ENT Navigation System for the G.V. Sonny Montgomery- VA Medical Center. 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 No Or Stock# Description quantity/Unit 8000-020-002 1 SCOPIS ENT W TGS 1 EA 8000-010-003 2 HYBRID NAVIGATION UNI, EM 1 EA 8000-010-004 3 FIELD GENERATOR PLANAR 1 EA 8000-010-005 4 FIELD GENERATOR MPUNT ARM 1 EA 8000-030-020 5 MOUSE, WIRED 1 EA 8000-030-010 6 MEDICAL KEYBOARD US/INTL 1 EA The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339112 is 1,000 Employees. STATEMENT OF WORK A. GENERAL GUIDANCE 1. Title of Project: ENT Navigation system. 2. Scope of Work: The vendor shall provide one ENT Navigation System that meets the salient characteristics listed below to include shipping. 3. Background: The Navigation System at G.V. Sonny Montgomery VAMC provides surgical services in support of Veteran care. A key requirement of this service is the use of ENT Navigation System that allows physicians to treat patients with the highest level of safety possible. The Stryker ENT system is the only Navigation that integrates into any endoscopic equipment saving space and eliminating for additional spend on carts/monitors. 4. Performance Period: The contractor shall complete the work required under this SOW in 90 calendar days or less from date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All written deliverables shall be phrased in layperson language. Statistical and other technical terminology shall not be used without providing a glossary of terms. C. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND REQUIREMENTS Salient Characteristics Simplicity Simple screen modification Ability to save registrations and upload previous registrations Easy registration Safety 3D perspective and a greater understanding of individualized anatomical structures with Building Blocks Software Tools that allow you to effectively plan sinus drainage pathways and target anatomy Overlaid onto the endoscopic image, Augmented Reality offers an enhanced, real-time view Easy ability to identify targets and avoid anti-targets Robust guidewire with Pebax cable jacket and kinkresistant Wire D. DELIVERABLES Item QTY ENT Navigation System 1 EA Shipping 1 EA Warranty 1 EA E. SHIPPING G.V. Sonny Montgomery VAMC 1500 Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson, MS 39216 F. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor. G. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Government is responsible for communicating with the contractor promptly if assistance is needed in any matter related to this contract and for allowing reasonable time for contractor response and follow through. Salient Characteristics Simplicity Simple screen modification Ability to save registrations and upload previous registrations Easy registration Safety 3D perspective and a greater understanding of individualized anatomical structures with Building Blocks Software Tools that allow you to effectively plan sinus drainage pathways and target anatomy Overlaid onto the endoscopic image, Augmented Reality offers an enhanced, real-time view Easy ability to identify targets and avoid anti-targets Robust guidewire with Pebax cable jacket and kink- resistant wire 6. 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. 7. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The Jackson MS VA Medical Center 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 Jackson MS VAMC 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. 8. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 3:00pm (CST), Tuesday, July 18, 2023 via email to latonya.mack@va.gov RFI responses are due by 11:00am (CST) Friday, July 2, 2023 size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to latonya.mack@va.gov. The subject line shall read: NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16. 9. Contact Information: LaTonya G Mack LaTonya.Mack@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!