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Page 5 of 5 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 ... Page 5 of 5 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: william.cornick@va.gov. It is anticipated that a Request for Quotes will be issued in February 2020. Award of a firm fixed price contract is contemplated by March 2020. 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) and/or 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 an authorized distributor; (6) a statement to inform the government if you are a manufacturer or distributor; (7) any information regarding FSS Schedule availability; (8) SAM Registration (9) any other pertinent company documentation. The response date to this Sources Sought notice is February 14, 2020 at 4:30 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 a sole-source procurement is appropriate. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable via william.cornick@va.gov, and are highly preferred. 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 Preventative and Repair Maintenance on the Leica HistoCore Peloris 3. Vendor shall be an authorized equipment repair and maintenance provider such that OEM warranty integrity and services are provided and maintained. All warranty and service associated with any equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. Purpose: The Phoenix VA Health Care System (Agency) requires a service agreement to provide preventive and repair maintenance on its Leica HistoCore Peloris 3, reference enclosed equipment listing and PWS for quantities and details Background: The Agency has a Leica HistoCore Peloris 3 tissue processor. The Agency needs a trained and certified technician to service the tissue processor and perform preventive maintenance and repairs as needed. Equipment Inventory Listing to be Supported Phoenix VA Health Care System SYSTEM SERIAL# EE# LOCATION Leica Histocore Peloris 3 45110081 107442 E205-1