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Subject: Sources Sought, LOGIQ P9 R3 Ultrasound System or equal for VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The purpose of this ... Subject: Sources Sought, LOGIQ P9 R3 Ultrasound System or equal for VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to support the procurement of LOGIQ P9 R3 Ultrasound System. This notice serves to survey the market in an attempt to ascertain whether or not sources are capable of providing the requested services. This notice allows potential contractors/vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. The sources sought effort is intended to assess industry capabilities and develop/support the intended direction of acquisition planning. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 334517 IRRADIATION APPARATUS MANUFACTURING. This sources sought is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 334510. Responses to this notice, will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this notice. Brand Name or Equal Brand Name Item: LOGIQ P9 R3 Ultrasound System Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. Compatibility Intellispace/PACs Imaging software, Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) Dimensions Height: 52in-62in; Width: Keyboard 16.9in, Foot cover 19.5in, Monitor 20.7in; Depth: Foot cover 27in, Rear handle 29.1in Weight 150lbs Industry Standard use of ultrasound waves to produce images to assist in diagnostic and plan of care decisions. Purpose to aid in the diagnosis and plan of care decisions for Endocrinology patients. Complete generic identification Point of care ultrasound machine must be able to be transported easily from one building to another. The machine has a similar size to a laptop computer and can be used with cart. The ultrasound provides imaging with precise anatomical detail at a variety of depths with modes that assist in interventional procedure success. Electrical power includes voltage 100-240 Vac, Frequency 50/60Hz, Power consumption max of 500 VA with peripherals. Console Design includes 4 (minimum) active probe ports, integrated solid state drive, On board Storage for BW printer, integrated speakers, probe holders, front handle and probe light. User interface Ergonomic full size key board, swivel-adjustable, height-adjustable, digital keyboard, and 10.4 LCD touch screen. Product has a 21.5 inch wide screen high resolution color LCD with brightness adjustment, integrated speakers, audio volume adjustment and 1024x768 resolution. The ultrasound includes an alphanumeric keyboard and ability to control the console from the transducer. The product must have the following operating modes: PW Doppler (PDI) with high PRF, M-Color Flow Mode, Coded Harmonig Imaging, Anatomical M-Mode, and Curved Anatomical M-Mode. The display has the capability for multi-image split screen with simultaneous multi-mode viewing capability. Must be compatible with 4.2-22.0 MHz imaging frequency probes. Disease or sub-specialty specific software recognition to aid in diagnosis and treatment strongly preferred. Applicable model/make/catalog number LOGIQ P9 R3 Ultrasound System Catalog H42752LS INSTRUCTIONS: Submit a brief description, two-three (2-3) pages (including cover letter) that demonstrates how your company can provide the requested supplies and/or services. Provide authorized distributor memo from the manufacturer on the manufacturer letterhead dated within sixty (60) days for submission. Include past experience in providing this system to the VA, other Government (Federal or State) agency, or for a private facility. Please specify your availability and your address. The above salient characteristics are a draft, and are NOT finalized. If any portions seem unclear, prohibited, and/or you are unsure about the draft description of the requirement please list your comments and/or concerns in your response so they can be addressed. PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU HOLD A GSA FEDERAL-SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACT THAT COVERS THESE SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES AND; IF SO, THE CONTRACT NUMBER. Provide BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS; (a) Indicate whether your business is large or small (b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantages business (c) If disadvantages, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) (e) Include the DUNS number of your firm. (f) State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov and/or the VetBiz Registry at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. If not, please NOTE that any future solicitation could only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM and to receive award based on VOSB or SDVOSB status you must be registered in the VetBiz Registry (g) link to the respondent s General Services Administration (GSA) schedule, or attached file of same, if applicable (h) citation of any current or past customers (i.e., within the past two (2) years) to include contract number, point of contact telephone number or e-mail address; and (i) other material relevant to establishing core competencies of the firm. Response is due by 12 Noon PST, Wednesday, 8 December 2021. Please submit e-mail responses John Dianala, Contract Specialist, at email address: John.Dianala@va.gov. Your response should include a STATEMENT OF CAPABLILITY, GSA SCHEDULE INFORMATION, PROOF OF AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER, DUNS#, BUSINESS SIZE, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS information as explained above. Please place Attention: RFI 36C26122Q0138 Ultrasound System Palo Alto in the subject line of your email. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure this equipment and/or services, or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice. No solicitation documents exists at this time; however, in the event the acquisition strategy demonstrates that GSA is a viable option for procuring a solution, the RFQ shall be posted to GSA eBuy where only those firms who currently hold a GSA Schedule with the applicable SIN will be able to respond. The Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking quotes nor accepting unsolicited quotes, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.