Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for the lease of a Deep ... The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for the lease of a Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) System. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided. Responses shall be submitted to jonathan.saiz@va.gov by 5:00pm EST on Friday, August 25th, 2023. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified sources of supply and determine the socioeconomic size classification of the supplier and manufacturer of the end item. Interested companies shall provide, at a minimum, the following information with their response; Company Name and Address: Point of Contact (POC) Name: Email Address: Phone Number: DUNS Number: UEI Number: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program: [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify) Please answer the following questions: What make and model is the Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System that would be offered and who is the manufacture? Where is the Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System manufactured. What percent of work would require a subcontractor to complete on a this requirement? Would the companies receiving subcontracts be like situated companies? This means, if your company is certified SDVOSB, would another SDVOSB receive the subcontracts. Likewise for VOSB and Small Businesses. Can your company meet the limitations of subcontracting? FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services. Can your company meet the salient characteristics and required work below? Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, past experience etc.) to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Salient Characteristics: Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System. Must have Main Voltage of at least 100-300 VAC Must have a main frequency of 50/60 Hz Must have a multi-touch display monitor at least 12 Must have System with Trolley on wheels Must weigh no more than 170kg Must have a maximum frequency of at least 50 Hz Must have Pulse Train Duration Range (rTMS): 0.1-30 seconds Must have Inter-train Interval Range (rTMS): 0.1-70 seconds Must have unlimited Maximum Trains Per Session (rTMS) Must have a Capacitor Life Expectancy of at least: 30 million pulses Must have a Biphasic Pulse Waveform Must have a Half-Sine Pulse Waveform Must have at least a 2-year device warranty or service agreement Must have pulses per burst without roll-off Must have Trigger Out: TTL;5v Must have Trigger In: Open for research users Must include an H1 Coil Must include a stop button Must include coil positioning system Must include personal cap Coil Kit Must be able to do at least 200 pulses per session Must be at least 15-25 Hz Must be an active cool air coiling Extended Annual Service Shall begin after the base year ends, with 4 option years total. Must include technical services within 2 business days on any machine downtime Must include replacement of parts Shall have a minimum of one year warranty on all parts and labor. Shall include all manuals. Shall include comprehensive onsite training. Delivery Delivery shall take place at 2360 east Pershing BLVD, Cheyenne, WY 82001.