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This RFI (Request for Information) is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as pro... This RFI (Request for Information) is issued solely for information and planning purposes 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. 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), Small Businesses (SB), or Large Business 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, the Small Business Administration (SBA) database and the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, www.sba.gov/ and https://beta.sam.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. It is requested that responses include a rough estimate of pricing for completion of the requirements identified below. Responses are due by July 3, 2020 at 2:00pm PST. It is anticipated that a solicitation may be issued in July 2020. If issued, award of a subsequent contract is contemplated in July 2020. Responses should be submitted to nakia.vance2@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. 1. Background and Purpose: The contractor will provide comprehensive preventive software maintenance and repair service for the equipment and system listed below for the Phoenix VA Health Care System, 650 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Preventative maintenance services will be performed on the SYS-4000D Spin Thoracic Navigation System 2. Responses to Service Request: The contractor must respond to requests for emergency service in the following manner: i. The Contractor shall be certified to service the SYS-4000D Spin Thoracic Navigation System covered under this service agreement. ii. The Contractor shall provide technical service via telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. iii. The Contractor shall be on-site within 48 hours of dispatch iv. The Contractor shall perform preventative maintenance (PM) on equipment as directed by Veran Medical Technologies. Preventive maintenance procedures include but are not limited to: a. Inspection b. Safety checks c. Calibration according to original equipment OEM standards d. Part replacement e. Travel f. Labor B. The Contractor shall provide full repair coverage. Repair procedures include but are not limited to a. Inspection b. Safety checks c. Repair d. Part replacement e. Travel f. Labor