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

Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Page 5 of 5 Presolicitation Notice *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice Page 1 of 5 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, ... Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Page 5 of 5 Presolicitation Notice *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice Page 1 of 5 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract for a precision surgical microscope to Melling Medical of 658 South Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The contract is expected to be awarded under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a Single Source. The anticipated award date is on or around September 15, 2022. The duration of the contract period is expected to no longer than it takes to order, deliver, and install the product, i.e. less than 6-months. A Justification for Single Source Awards for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared and is attached. NAICS code: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) PSC: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The technical capabilities statement must equal or exceeds the technical standards set by this requirement. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award and must submit a current authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer. All Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and other socioeconomic designated small businesses must submit a self-certifying statement that their company meets all criteria established IAW 13 CFR 121.406(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iii) thus demonstrating compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule. The capability documentation shall include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements Any interested vendor needs to provide an authorized original equipment manufacturer (OEM) distributor/dealer/reseller letter (if not a manufacturer) and answer the following questions: How many employees do you have? Do you primarily engage in the retail or wholesale trade, normally selling the type of item sought it in this requirement? Do you take ownership or possession of those normally procured items through your personnel, equipment, or facilities until you sell or deliver them? Are the items you selling produced by other small businesses? If you are doing the drop-shop method, are you paying the freight/shipping from the manufacturer/supplier to the customer? Are you authorized and trained to install, troubleshoot, repair, or generally work on the system? Do you offer all the products and services under existing Federal Government contracting vehicles? if yes, please provide the contract number/identifier. Does the product you are offering have to be modified to meet this requirement? If so, provide details on the extent of modification and how long it would take to modify. REQUIREMENT: 0001 Leica M530 Optics Carrier for IVA/Top Plate 01 EA 0002 Leica Protective glass M50x, M620 02 EA 0003 Leica PROVIDO Stand (Standard) 01 EA 0004 Leica Power cable, 5m, North America 01 EA 0005 Leica M530 IVA Integr. Video Adapter, f=50mm 01 EA 0006 Leica Binocular tube var. 30-150°T,Typ II L 01 EA 0007 Leica Eyepiece f. spect. w´s 10x/21B, type II 02 EA 0008 Leica Certificate of installation 01 EA Lateral Assistant 0009 Leica Stereo attachment for second observer 01 EA 0010 Leica Binocular tube var. 30-150°T,Typ II L 01 EA 0011 Leica Eyepiece f. spect. w´s 10x/21B, type II 02 EA Video Accessory, Cameras and Recording 0012 Leica Leica HD C100 for OH's 01 EA 0013 Leica PROVIDO Docuset Holder Kit HD C100 01 EA 0014 Leica Documentation System Evo4K 01 EA 0015 Leica PROVIDO Docuset Holder Kit EVO4K 01 EA 0016 Leica 27" Medical HD Touch Monitor 01 EA 0017 Leica FSN 27 Power Cable 01 EA 0018 Leica PROVIDO Monitorarm 01 EA 0019 Leica Dust Cover M600 01 EA Installation, Calibration & On-Site Training for Device 0020 Installation, Calibration & On-Site Training 01 JB Delivery / Installation Schedule: Items will be delivered and installed in one trip to San Diego VAHCS during the weekdays of Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Training is expected on-site, same date, after installation is completed. Project Completion Will be Determined Successful When: All equipment is installed and is operational during in-service Vendor Representative has adequately trained to the stakeholder s expectations Warranty: Free from defects in material and workmanship based on manufacturer s commercial warranty. Ordering Information: Payment will be administered to vendor upon project completion in one full payment (total cost outlined in the quote) after submission of a proper invoice via Tungsten. Interested parties must furnish information by email only to April.Graves@va.gov with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE 36C26222Q1342 in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned.

Inactive

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 a SOURCES SO... 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 a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is NAICS Code 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (1,000 Employees). **Responses to this notice shall include Sources Sought number 36C6222Q1342 in the subject line of the email no later than 8/5/2022 @ 9:00am PST. **The following shall be provided in the capabilities statement or in body of email: Company name Address Point of contact Phone, fax, and email DUNS number Type of Large or small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned small business If you are the manufacturer, please list any authorized distributors to include contact information. If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced below? Provide any relevant FSS, NAC, GSA Contract vehicles company holds if applicable. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. List any available product options to meet needs. Please provide sample pricing. ************************************************************************************* The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking a Brand Name or Equal and Compatible Leica PROVIDO M530 IVA Multidisciplinary that meets the following salient characteristics for the San Diego VA Healthcare System: Specification Salient Characteristics Brand Name or Equal Leica PROVIDO M530 IVA Multidisciplinary FusionOptics Technology Utilizing two separate optical paths to improve Depth of Field and Resolution. Result: Greater Depth of Field and Resolution 400W Xenon Light Sources Both Primary and Secondary bulbs are 400W. Result: Bright, white light and maximum illumination Independent Focus on spine assistant binocular Allows for assistant to adjust focus independently from main surgeon. 600mm Working Distance Allows for increase space under optical head for longer instruments and improved working space BrightCare Technology Unique patient safety technology that automatically decreases light intensity as working distance decreases resulting in a safe light temperature AutoIris Automatic adjustment of illumination aperture allowing for lighting to correlate with field of view minimizing peripheral light scatter Interoperative AutoBalance Ability to balance the scope while draped and over working area with one push of a button AgProtect Unique Nano Silver coating on microscope surfaces that minimize pathogens on scope High Definition Leica Camera, Monitor and Digital Recorder Brilliant 1080p resolution display of live surgical image with easy capture of images and video overhead arm reach of at least 6.3 ft in industry resulting in superior scope base placement in OR with optimal optical head position in surgery. Slim stand and base (28 x 28 ) footprint resulting in ideal placement in OR suite ************************************************************************************* The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: *** Submissions addressing Salient Characteristics should show clear, compelling, and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Important Information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought synopsis request. 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. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. After review of the responses to this announcement, the Government intends to proceed with the acquisition and a subsequent solicitation may be published. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice shall not be considered as requests to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.