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

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: 36C262-20-Q-0865. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS SET ASIDE 100% FOR SDVOSB s AND IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A S... REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: 36C262-20-Q-0865. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS SET ASIDE 100% FOR SDVOSB s AND IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). This is not a solicitation announcement. This is sources sought synopsis only for market research purposes ONLY. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for relative to NACIS 339112 sources (size standard of 1000 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this source sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the FedBizOpps or GSA eBuy websites. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this source sought announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 22 Contracts Office, is seeking sources to provide 3 complete iViz Ultrasound System s If you are an SDVOSB, interested and can provide the required supplies, please provide the requested information as indicated below. Responses to this notice should include your company name, DUNS Number, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business. This PR is set aside 100% for SDVOSB s. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities regarding the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to brand name or equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to John.harrison2@va.gov Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Thursday, June 04, 2020 at 11:00AM PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Please provide unofficial pricing. Notice: No remanufactures or gray market items/ supplies will not be acceptable. Interested parties of RFI must be an authorized reseller, distributor, or dealer of the O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Verification can be provided by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. Equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. THIS IS A BRAND NAME ONLY PURCHASE REQUEST. BRAND NAME: Sonosite Item # Description Qty Unit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ L20830 iViz Ultrasound System -36 Months - Standard Coverage Warranty 3 EA P19360 L38v / 10-5 MHZ -36 Months - Standard Coverage Warranty 3 EA P21244 C60v / 5-2 MHZ -36 Months Standard Coverage Warranty 3 EA P20016 iViz User Guide (Paper), English 3 EA P24997 Viz Soft Carry Bag, Small soft carry bag for iViz 3 EA POC SonoSite Institute for Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Exclusive access to over 100 hours of education including courses, videos, webinars, quizzes, certificates and additional resources. Accessible via desktop, tablet or phone. 3 EA S&H SHIPPING 1 JB REQUIRED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Sonosite L20830 iViz Ultrasound System with two transducers. Features a seven-inch high-resolution display and proprietary imaging technology. The system is not a consumer tablet and is manufactured using aircraft aluminum for a rugged-design and is drop tested up to three feet. May be cleaned with hospital grade disinfectants. L38v/10-5 MHz multi-frequency, broadband, 38 mm array transducer. C60v/5-2 MHz multi-frequency, broadband, 60 mm curved array transducer. Both transducers are biopsy compatible. One Handed Operation: iViz features the industry s only one-handed wheel which allows control of frequently used functions such as depth, gain, color, freeze and save. Survive & Scan: The iViz system is manufactured using aircraft aluminum to survive 1-meter drop-test onto concrete as well as beveled edges for ingress protection. All transducers are designed to military specifications to survive 1-meter drop-test onto concrete, including an IPX-7 rated which allows them to be fully submersed in water. Embedded Training: The iViz system contains multiple protocols and sample images to assist clinicians with education during scanning Interchangeable Batteries: The iViz operates on batteries with ability to scan up to 1 hour or 8 hours on stand-by (battery toasters with 3 total batteries, allows for constant charging) Display Output: The iViz system has a micro-HDMI output for external monitor connection. END OF DOCUMUMENT Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â