Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT 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). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought/RFI/RFI only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 334510 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. 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 SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Long Beach Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources who can possibly provide Desertair Dripper Pole/ Dripper Pole All-Vertical Endoscopic Drying Station (sku: DPK-94) Includes: Pole, Drip Tray support assembly, basket, double scope hanger for purchase and meet brand name only for VA Phoenix Healthcare System. The requirement is for BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. Brand name Information: DESERTAIR DRIPPER POLE / ENDOSCOPIC DRIPPER POLE ALL-VERTICAL MOBILE DRYING STATION Manufacturer: EDGE SPECIALITY LLC The intended contract period shall be within 30 days of contract award. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Must be able to accommodate many different sizes of Endoscopes (different endoscope types). Must be able to hold two endoscopes at once. Must have the dimensions of 85 fully extended x 18 W x 16.125 D. Must have two removable catch basins/drip pans. Must have height-adjustable drip pans that can be adapted to fit a variety of inventory. Must be center mounting to accommodate Jet- Stream attachments. Must be able to keep insertion tubes in a non-contact positioning while hanging. Must have small footprint having 3 single wheel system that will full swivel with brakes to keep in place. ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OF MEAS 001 DPK-94 Dripper Pole All-Vertical Endoscopic Drying Station Includes: Pole, Drip Tray support assembly, basket, double scope hanger. 5 EA PARTICIPATING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: VISN 22 Phoenix VA Healthcare System (Phoenix, AZ) 650 E Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85012-1839 In response to this announcement, please complete the information below: Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS: 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 Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:____________ FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. Not applicable List: 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 Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov on or before JUNE 18TH, 2024, by 06:00 AM PST.
