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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 hand... 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. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), 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. Please advise if you carry this product or a suitable or equal . Also include company socio/Economic status and size. If you have any questions or concerns in reference to the Parts Listing please provide as well. EMAIL INFORMATION TO: James.Vercoe@VA.GOV ALL RESPONDANTS MUST BE MANFACTURERS OR AUTHORZED DISTRIBUTORS. NO REFURBISHED OR GRAY MARKET ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. It is anticipated that a Request for Quotes will be issued in May 2019. Award of a firm fixed price contract is contemplated by June 2019. This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of performing the requirements to warrant a socio-economic set-aside or full & open competition. It is strongly recommended that interested parties register in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Biz database and the Small Business Administration (SBA) database. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ and www.sba.gov/, respectively. Interested parties responding to this sources sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) documentation relating to capability of performance (3) intentions of subcontracting program to include set-asides if any; (4) proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz or SBA websites or intention of registration prior to submission of offers to a solicitation; (5) If you are a distributor a statement from the manufacturer that your company is a authorized distributor; (6) a statement to inform the government if you are a manufacturer or distributor; (7) any information regarding FSS Schedule availability; (8) any other pertinent company documentation. The response date to this Sources Sought notice is May 21 2019 at 12:00 pm AZ time. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only to determine if a socio-economic set-aside, or full & open competition, or sole-source procurement is appropriate. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable via james.vercoe@va.gov. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE OTHER THAN WHAT IS NOTED HEREIN. ALL FIRMS ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO CALL THE INDIVIDUAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION. This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor Or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer warranty. The quote MUST include evidence of authorized distributor status for the manufacturer being quoted. Technical Requirements: Suggested Equipment Items must have/be: Uses cooled radiofrequency energy to target sensory nerves causing pain. Circulates water through the device while heating nervous tissue to create a treatment area that is larger than conventional RF treatments. It creates a 5 times larger volume than standard RF lesions and distally projects 45% or greater from the tip which standard RF does not do. The larger lesion size and forward projection allow for angle independence, thus allowing you to approach the nerve from different angles and giving a better chance of catching complex and variable nerve paths. FDA approved RF ablation product for treating pain associated with Osteoarthritis of the knee, which will benefit our patients who are poor surgical candidates for knee replacements. Can do all procedures: Standard Radiofrequency pulsed radiofrequency bi polar multi lesion (up to 4 levels) Intervertebral disc biacuplasaty utilizing the Baylis transdiscal system water cooled treatment for SIJ syndrome thoracic water cooled radio frequency lumbar water cooled radio frequency cervical water cooled radio frequency genicular water cooled radio frequency hip water cooled radio frequency Place of Performance. Albuquerque VA Medical Center Anesthesiology Service