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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. ... SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to Robert Regan at robert.regan2@va.gov with the following information referenced in the subject line, PR for 691-21-4-208-0164 VYNTUS Pulmonary Function test. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable may identify their interest and may submit capability statement which shall be considered by the agency no later than 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on July 21, 2021 to Robert Regan at robert.regan2@va.gov. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. SDVOSB/VOSB respondents. If respondent is or SDVOSB or VOSB, respondent is encouraged to provide proof of www.vetbiz.gov certification. In addition, SDVOSB/VOSB Contractors are asked to acknowledge that they understand the limitations on sub-contracting pursuant to FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Sub-Contracting, which will be included in the impending solicitation. Further SDVOSB/VOSB contractors are asked to respond that they are capable of providing the requested services keeping within the parameters of this clause. Please provide the information below: Company Name: DUNS Number: Address: Point of Contact Name: Phone No: Email: Business size information Select all that applies: Small Business o Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (registered in VetBiz.gov) Veteran Owned Small Business (registered in VetBiz.gov) FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes No Statement of Work Scope: The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, parts, software (needed for the general operation of the equipment), software updates, tools, equipment, travel, transportation expenses and other related costs to provide Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) and Corrective Maintenance services on selected Government Owned Vyaire Medical 211, Inc Pulmonary Function Test Units at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, (VAGLAHS). General Requirement: All work shall be in accordance with manufacturer s instructions, including, but not limited to, adjustments, calibration, cleaning, lubrication, testing, software updates, disassembly, replacement of worn and/ or defective parts, etc the above shall be performed as necessary as required to keep each equipment in optimal working condition. EQUIPMENT: The equipment covered are listed below. Device Name Serial Number VYNTUS BODY 42501096 VYNTUS BODY 42501101 VYNTUS ONE-P 42401294 VYNTUS ONE-P 42401150 VYNTUS ONE-P 42401160 VYNTUS BODY 42501104 ERGO150P W/B 2019004500 Preventive maintenance and Inspection (PMI): The Contractor shall perform PMI according to manufactures recommendations and in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) during the life of the contract. The PMI will be scheduled a minimum of five (5) business days in advance with the using service. All equipment must also be maintained in such a condition that will satisfy the requirements of the Joint Commission (JC). The Contractor may request a copy of the JC standards from the using service. The Contractor shall provide all PMI-related replacement parts, including batteries, at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide all travel and transportation expenses at no additional cost to the Government. Corrective Maintenance / Repair Services: The Contractor shall perform all corrective maintenance or repair services as required at no extra cost to the Government. All equipment must also be maintained in such a condition that will satisfy the requirements of the Joint Commission. The Contractor may request a copy of the JC standards from the COR. The Contractor shall provide all travel and transportation expenses at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide phone technical support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, excluding national holidays. The Contractor shall provide all corrective maintenance repair and replacement parts, including batteries, at no additional cost to the Government. Replacement Parts: All replacement parts delivered from the Contractor shall be expediated as needed after it has been determined by the Contractor that a replacement part is required. Only standard new or like-new parts shall be furnished by the Contractor. All parts shall be of current manufacture and shall have versatility with presently installed equipment. All major components and parts furnished shall carry the manufacturer s standard commercial warranty. All newly installed parts will become property of the Government. Replaced parts are to be disposed by the Contractor after approval of COR. All worn or defective parts are to be replaced at no cost to the Government. The Veterans Affairs Healthcare Facility shall not furnish parts, service manuals and/or test equipment for the performance of this contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to bring appropriate equipment and/or supplies necessary to complete the work as required. Participating Facility: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90073 Hours of Work: This contract is a full-service contract to include all necessary scheduled service calls five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm, excluding National holidays. Telephone support services are available 24/7 at no additional cost to the Government. Any service performed during other than normal work hours must have prior approval and coordinated with the COR or CO. Qualification: Personnel performing maintenance and repair services must be fully qualified, competent Field Service Engineers (FSE) who has been trained to perform work on the specific equipment in accordance with the original manufacturer s PMI/ repair procedures. Fully qualified is defined as factory-trained or equivalent and experienced to work on the equipment assigned. Service: Service shall include software updates (if applicable) needed for the general operation of the equipment. At the completion of PMI on each equipment and ensure upon departure that the equipment is in optimal working condition. Service also includes all necessary intervening service calls required to replace any worn or defective parts needed due to instrument failure and maintain equipment in optimum operating condition. Intervening services shall be rendered as directed by the COR. Any call back for service request for the same type of malfunction shall be at no charge to the Government. Intervening Service Call: When repairs are needed between regular scheduled service, such repairs are rendered as directed only by the COR or the Contracting Officer (CO). These repairs shall be verbally directed to the Contractor s employees, requested in writing, be transmitted electronically, by telephone, or any manner consistent with accepted commercial business practices. Additional Requirement: Contractor shall ensure all equipment is in optimal working condition at the expiration date of the contract. Contractor personnel that perform changes, updates, or retrofits made on any component, system, or equipment will log it in the station equipment manual. Contractor will maintain all manufactures manual necessary to perform maintenance. Submission of Reports: The Contractor shall submit a complete field service report (FSR) electronically to the COR within 7 calendar days of the work being completed. The FSR at a minimum must contain company name, service technician s name, contact telephone number, date of service, a detailed description of any services performed on the equipment (model number and location included), serial number of the equipment being worked on, customer asset number (EE#) of the equipment being worked on, signs of misuse or neglect, findings of problems and correction, including all performance verification, listing of replacement parts, when applicable; total hours of service; safety check; performance data; and recommendations necessary to maintain the equipment in optimum operating condition.