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Request for Information This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, an... Request for Information This RFI is issued solely for informational 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). The purpose of this RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, service disabled veteran owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 339113. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on FBO and/or ebuy. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. This RFI is issued solely for informational 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). No solicitation document is available at this time; this notice is to acquire information only. PLEASE PROVIDE ALL RESPONSE TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST NO LATER THAN BUSINESS 10:00am (CDT) 28 February 2019 52.215-3 -- Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although proposal and offeror are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This sources sought is issued for the purpose of conducting market research to identify vendors that are capable and qualified to provide Adjustable Beds General Requirements The VA-Nebraska - Western Iowa Health Care System has a requirement for: QTY -5 High/Low Specialty Beds Salient Characteristics Extended Length 92 - 98 Overall width: side rails down 39.25 /100 cm, side rails up 40.5 /102.9 cm Weight Capacity: 600 lb/272 kg Height range: Low, with single casters 11.5 /29.2 cm, High with single casters 31.5 /80 cm Patient surface positioning: Backrest 0 degrees to 60 degrees, Knee Gatch 0 degrees to 30 degrees Trend/Reverse Trend +/- 16 degrees, Bootless 4 /10.2 cm Patient surface dimensions: 88.9 x 203.2 or 213.4 cm Caster diameter: 5 /12.7 cm Bed weight: 375 to 438 lb/ 170 to 199 kg Responses to this notice must include the following information: Mark your responses as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. Prospective Contractors are reminded that in accordance with FAR Subpart 4.11 they shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in SAM prior to award of a contract. SAM is located at http://www.sam.gov and consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. There is NO cost to use SAM. Company Name: Address: DUNS NAICS Code(s) Contact Name: Phone No: Email: Company Website: Business size information Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Vetbiz Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Vetbiz Verified Veteran Owned Small Business Has your company worked with VA or any other Federal Government Agency Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Damian.Gallegos@va.gov by 10:00am (CDT) on 28 February 2019.