Sources Sought Notice Sterile 2D DataMatrix Barcode Reader 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. In accordance with 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. Response Instructions: Do not provide more than 8 pages, including cover letter page. Submit your response via email to charles.olise@va.gov Submit your response NLT 13:00 (MST) on Friday, March 7, 2025; Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code as 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with a Small Business size of 1000 Employees. Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the predominated work included in the attached Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List; Information Requested from Industry: In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List. Vendor Name: SAM UEI #: Name of Manufacturer: Manufacturer Address: Estimated Delivery Time: SAC FSS contract number Vendor Point of Contract (POC) Name POC Phone Number: POC Email Address: Sterile 2D DataMatrix Barcode Reader For Cheyenne VA Medical Center STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Background The Cheyenne Health Care System has a need for (6) new Sterile 2D DataMatrix Barcode Readers. Scope The Cheyenne VA Medical Center (VAMC) intends to award a Fixed Priced contract for: (6) Sterile 2D DataMatrix Barcode Readers. Brand Name or Equivalent: Line Item Description Unit Quantity 0001 NuTrace R+ 2D Data-Matrix Barcode Reader Each 06 Salient Characteristics Shall offer a tabletop hands-free/button-free scanner capable of scanning of 2 dimension Datamatrix. Shall offer a scanner capable of scanning as small as 700 microns 0.7 x 0.7 mm. Shall offer a scanner with a stainless-steel body and large reading glass lens capable of being easily cleaned and disinfected when necessary. Shall offer a capability of scanning and/or act as a camera to view instruments. Security Requirements The Contractor shall comply with the VA Personal Identity Verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI) None. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations Contractor shall follow the below guidelines for their work schedule except by prior arrangement approved by the COR or CO. A list of current Federal Holidays can be found at OPM.gov Federal Holidays. Place of Performance Cheyenne VA Medical Center 2360 East Pershing Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82001-5356
