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Page 7 of 7 Subject: Sources Sought, for CardioSoft V6.7 EKG Stress System for Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VISN 21. The Government does not intend to award a c... Page 7 of 7 Subject: Sources Sought, for CardioSoft V6.7 EKG Stress System for Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VISN 21. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought Notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Although proposal, offeror, contractor, and offeror may be used in this sources sought notice, any response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to support the procurement of CardioSoft V6.7 EKG Stress System for VISN21. This notice serves to survey the market in an attempt to ascertain whether or not sources are capable of providing the requested commodities. 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 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. This sources sought notice 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 339112. 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. Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought Notice may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as proprietary or confidential, intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law. Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors who can provide a CardioSoft V6.7 EKG Stress System as per the attached Salient Characteristics Attachment 1. The vendors shall demonstrate the ability to meet ALL requirements for this notice. See Salient Characteristics document for specifications. INSTRUCTIONS: Submit a brief description, two-three (2-3) pages (including cover letter) that demonstrates how your company can provide the requested commodities that are required in the attached Salient Characteristics document. 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. If any portions seem unclear, prohibited, and/or you are unsure about the draft descriptions 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 OR VA ADVANTAGE FEDERAL-SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACT THAT COVERS THESE COMMODITIES AND, IF SO, THE CONTRACT NUMBER. Provide BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS; Indicate whether your business is large or small. If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantages business. If disadvantages, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Include the DUNS number of your firm. 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. Provide current commercial pricing for all items listed in the attached salient characteristics and any applicable discounts. Link to the respondent s General Services Administration (GSA) schedule, or attached file of same, if applicable. 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 Other material relevant to establishing core competencies of the firm. Contractor shall complete Attachment 1 Price-Cost Schedule for the purpose of market research. Contractor shall include the terms and conditions of the warranty for all products listed in attachment. Contractor shall include an AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR MEMO/LETTER. Letter must be on Manufacturer letterhead and signed by a representative of the manufacturer. Response is due by 3:00 PM PT on Friday, July 29, 2022. Please submit e-mail responses to Ms. Carla Groves, Contract Specialist, at email address carla.groves@va.gov. Your response should include a STATEMENT OF CAPABLILITY, GSA SCHEDULE INFORMATION, DUNS#, BUSINESS SIZE, AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR LETTER, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS information as explained above. Please place Attention: CardioSoft V6.7 EKG Stress System Redding, CA in the subject line of your email. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. NOTES: Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these commodities, 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. See Attachment 1 Salient Characteristics See Attachment 2 - Price-Cost Schedule Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics Brand Name Item: Portable EKG Machine Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. Device must be able to operate on a supported operating system Device must offer configurable and exportable reports Device must include at least 12 leads Device must offer automatic arrhythmia detection Device must offer interpretive statements of morphology, rhythm, and conduction Device must offer EKG Measurements Device must offer signal quality tools Device must offer T-Wave Alternans predictive algorithm Device must offer EKG analysis including ACI-TIPI, gender-specific criteria, Right Ventricular Involvement measurement and serial presentation of ECGs Device must offer remote view of patient testing Vendor must offer remote configuration assistance and training Device must include a warranty Device weight must not exceed 20 lbs. a) Compatibility Device must be compatible with the GE Healthcare MUSE Cardio Data Management System b) Purpose Noninvasive routine examination of the electrical activity of the heart used to reflect underlying heart conditions c) Governing Body or Organization Veterans Health Administration Complete generic identification Portable EKG system Applicable model/make/catalog number Cardiosoft Manufacturer name GE Healthcare Attachment 2 Price Cost Schedule Item Pricing Catalog Number QTY Unit of Issue Price Per Unit Extended CardioSoft V6.7 EKG Stress System Portable System contains the below Items: 2060450-001 5 EA $ $ 12SL ECG INTERPRETATION 2042109-011 5 EA $ $ EKG Measurements (RESM) 2042109-035 5 EA $ $ LAN Connectivity/Storage (NETS, NET2, NET3) 2042109-069 5 EA $ $ Remote View of Patient Testing (ERGM) 2042109-070 5 EA $ $ CardioSoft English US Language 2060450-401 5 EA $ $ CARDIOSOFT INSTALL CONFIG 4 HR-ON-LINE 2045476-001 1 EA $ $ SILVER MACTRODE PLUS 1000 CF-9623-810P 1 EA $ $ DCAR Clinical Education Remote Training Lab Support for 1 Hour CE2018400-001 2 EA $ $ TOTAL $ $