The following is a Sources Sought/ Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre-Solicitation or Solicitation document. The Government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes, or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), University Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15240, has a Brand Name or Equal requirement for procurement item description. The following items are required: This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement for twenty-four headset systems for the Cardiology department at Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System. These headsets will be used by the Cardiology staff to communicate hands-free. The staff will be able to speak at a normal volume during catheter procedures. Requirements: (24) Headsets (4) Chargers (4) Base Station Hygiene Covers Specifics: Headsets must have the following: One earpiece One microphone At least 16 hours of battery charge Volume adjustment Noise cancelling Weigh no more than 36g with battery Be compatible with hygiene covers Chargers must have the following: Capacity for at least 6 headsets No more than 5 hours to full charge 5V, 3A No larger than 375H x 105W x 85D mm Base Station must have the following: At least 30 headsets for listening and 6 in talk mode At least 70m radius Wall mounting No larger than 250H x 165W x 50D mm 100-240v ac voltage Hygiene Covers must have the following: Must be disposable Large enough to cover the headset speaker General Conditions: Vendor shall be an authorized distributor or manufacturer for the brand of equipment they are proposing. All parts and materials shall be medical grade, manufacturer recommended, and approved for use in a hospital patient care area. Quoters shall provide documentation clearly demonstrating their proposed equipment meets the minimum specifications listed. Deliverables/Installation/Incidental Services: The vendor shall deliver equipment to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System as specified within the requirements. Delivery Requirements: The vendor shall provide delivery of the headsets and accessories to: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15240 ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV. Responses to this notice shall include: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address DUNS Number CAGE Code Tax ID Number ** Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered: http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ . Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 339112: 1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 339112? YES ______ NO ______ 2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______ 5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______ 6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______ 7. Do you have a GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______ Schedule Number: ___________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organization s ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and email address. Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Mae McGarry via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT. Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to: Mae McGarry Contract Specialist Mae.McGarry@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Thursday, November 21st, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Brochure/Specification Sheet for the product offered as well as a letter of authorization.
