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 Wilmington VA is seeking potential sources for the follow Brand Name Only requirement for Controlled Air Purifying Respirators Brand Name Only requirement for the following Max-Air products Item Quantity P/N CA-DLC-CAPR-36 CAPR System Medium Battery 100 P/N 2061-08 Filter Cover Cap, No Adapters (box of 3) 40 P/N 2500-36TSC Lithium battery, medium 200 P/N 2782-06 Cart, includes 6 battery charging stations 10 P/N 2000-201 Comfort Strips (box of 36) 500 P/N 2365-02ML DLC Lens-Cuff, Med/Lg (box of 40) 100 P/N 2365-02SM DLC Lens-Cuff, Sm/Med (box of 40) 75 P/N 2167-10 XP Pleated Filter Cartridge (box of 3) 40 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: The Wilmington VA Medical Center located at 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE is seeking powered air purifying respirators. The vendor shall provide all parts and labor to check in services to confirm correct operation of each device. SCOPE: The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, (460) Wilmington, Delaware requires Max-Air Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPRs) and required accessories to provide advanced respiratory protection against airborne particulates. The equipment will be utilized both for current use and preparedness for TB, COVID-19 and any other airborne illnesses DELIVERY: Delivery is required, FOB DESTINATION ONLY, within 30 days after date of award. Quotes submitted FOB Origin will not be accepted. Delivery is required to: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Highway Attn: Edward Strouse/Marshall Murdaugh Wilmington, DE 19805 Delivery must be coordinated with the Technical POC outlined above. 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 SAM UEI Number 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 John Mignogna via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT. Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to: John Mignogna Contract Specialist John.Mignogna@VA.Gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Friday, April 14th, 2023 at 4:00 pm EST.
