This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to obtain information from qualified sources with special interest relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing. The Government will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided. This Sources Sought does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Contractor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government. Requirement The VA Great Lakes Health Care System, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 12, is considering a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the purchase of FreeStyle Precision Pro Test Strips or an equal product. Equal product must be compatible with the FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring System. The Government is seeking a manufacturer and/or authorized distributor/reseller capable of providing a brand name or equal product to the Abbott FreeStyle Precision Pro Test Strips. This sources sought is restricted to domestic end products. In order to qualify as a small business seller your company must meet the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii). Manufacturer Part # Item Description 71284 FreeStyle Precision Pro Test Strips It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government the interested party can provide the required brand name or equal product. Please include descriptive literature for equal products. Responses must include the following information: Company name, address, point of contact and email address Size status and representation/s of the company (i.e., Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.) Is the company considered a small business under the NAICS code 325413? Does the company manufacturer the product being offered? If an authorized distributor/reseller response must include documentation from the manufacturer confirming authorization to sell the referenced items and/or products being offered. Does the company alter; assemble; modify; the products being offered any way? If the company has a current federal contract, are the products being offered available on the contract? Questions should be sent to the Contracting Officer, Stacy Massey at Stacy.Massey@va.gov. Responses to this sources sought must be received no later than March 23, 2023, at 5:00pm. As a reminder, this is a Sources Sought announcement only. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government. Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a) Offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration is available at www.sam.gov.
