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) 334510, Respiratory analysis equipment, electromedical, 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, Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center (VAMC), 5000 S. 5th Avenue, Hines, Illinois 60141-3030 is seeking to Original Equipment Manufactures (OEM) of Brand Name Only: Vyaire Medical Bella Vista 1000 Ventilator. The VAMC is seeking OEMs who produce/manufacture to the Brand Name Only: Vyaire Medical Bella Vista 1000 Ventilator any Size Standard under NAICS 334510 and Product Service Code (PSC) of 6515. The Government is seeking manufacturers and authorized distributors/resellers capable of providing a Brand Name Only product: Vyaire Medical Bella Vista 1000 Ventilator. This source 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). The Brand Name specifications are listed below for the Brand Name Only: Vyaire Medical Bella Vista 1000 Ventilator. Item # Description/Part Number* BELLAVISTA 1000 US / 301.100.030 BELLAVISTA 1000 TROLLEY / 301.105.000 HIGH FLOW OXYGEN THERAPY SOFTWARE OPTION / 304.418.000 EXTENDED PRESSURE RANGE SOFTWARE OPTION / 302.128.000 BASKET FOR BELLAVISTA TROLLEY / 302.528.000 HUMIDIFIER BRACKET DOUBLE FOR BELLAVISTA TROLLEY / 304.072.000 GAS CYLINDER FOR BELLAVISTA TROLLEY / 301.551.000 CIRCUIT SUPPORT ARM FOR BELLAVISTA TROLLEY / 301.106.000 WATER BOTTLE HOLDER FOR BELLAVISTA TROLLEY / 304.584.000 DIAGNOSTICS PACKAGE CAPNOGRAPHY SOFTWARE OPTION / 305.584.000 DIAGNOSTICS PACKAGE CAPNOGRAPHY SIDESTREAM / 302.323.000 IFLOW 200 S PROXIMA FLOW SENSOR / 301.328.010 SIDESTREAM AIRWAY ADAPTER SET (ADLT/PED,SNGL-PAT) / 302.389.020 EXHALATION VALVE (SINGLE USE) / 302.231.0001 BV1000-TOTAL SERVICE PROGRAM 4 YEARS SERVICE-BV1000-PREV MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 1 YEAR It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government the interested party is an Original Equipment Manufacturer of an or equal product to the Brand Name listed above. Please include descriptive literature for equal products. In addition to confirming status as an OEM you must include the following information: Company name, address, point of contact, SAM.gov UEID 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.). Any SDVOB or VOSB but be certified. Is the company considered a small business under the NAICS code 334510? Does the company manufacturer the product being offered and can provide details of its product for review? (Provide emailed literature, at no cost, of the item/s considered Brand Name Only product with your response) 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? Is the Brand Name Only requirement Open Market or GSA/FSS? Questions should be sent to Jennifer Mead at: Jennifer.Mead@va.gov. Responses to this source sought must be received no later than May 19, 2023, at 09:00am. 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.
