Request for Information (RFI): Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Anesthesia Units National Equipment Catalog The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is conducting a market survey and is seeking information pertaining to anesthesia units for the potential inclusion into the National Equipment Catalog for acquisition at a national level. VHA is seeking information for anesthesia units capable of delivering anesthetic agents, ventilating the patient, and monitoring ventilation variables (including possibly gas and physiologic variables). This RFI does not pertain to separate analyzers designed to measure concentrations of halogenated anesthetics and gases supplied to the unit or to detect levels present in the operating room nor does it include separate stand-alone physiologic monitoring systems. The purpose of this RFI is to gain market perspective and industry information in the acquisition of anesthesia units for VHA facilities for VA medical centers nation-wide. Please see ATTACHMENT A for the DRAFT Minimum Technical Requirements which defines product description requirements and salient characteristics. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The Product Service Code is 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for quotes and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this RFI is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified sources of supply and determine the socioeconomic size classification of the supplier and manufacturer of the end items. Do NOT include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. Interested companies shall provide, at a minimum, the following information with their response: Company Name and Address: Point of Contact (POC) Name: Email Address: Phone Number: DUNS Number: Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program: [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify) In addition, please answer the following questions pertaining to your company: [ ] yes [ ] no - Does not exceed 500 employees; [ ] yes [ ] no - Is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied; [ ] yes [ ] no - Takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice (identify how this occurs); and [ ] yes [ ] no - Will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States. In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, brochures, capability statements, past experiences, etc.) to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request. Of special interest is the company s normal business practice of maintenance, training, and technical refreshes of equipment. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Suppliers may submit questions pertaining to the RFI via e-mail only to shannon.mcniel@va.gov or pedro.catanchijaime@va.gov by 15:30 PST August 12th, 2024. All questions will be answered and posted via an amendment. An Industry Day will be held via electronic format on 10:00 PST August 23rd, 2024. Please send your request for invitation via email only to shannon.mcniel@va.gov or pedro.catanchijaime@va.gov. Please see ATTACHMENT B for Industry Day Questions and Answers. Please see ATTACHMENT C for the Industry Day Slide Presentation. Please see ATTACHMENT D for revised Minimum Technical Requirements presented at Industry Day. Suppliers may submit responses via e-mail only to shannon.mcniel@va.gov or pedro.catanchijaime@va.gov by 15:30 PST September 6rd, 2024.
