SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Dental Instruments
- Notice Date
- 5/2/2022 1:28:54 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339114
— Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39157
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25622Q0868
- Response Due
- 5/6/2022 8:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 05/09/2022
- Point of Contact
- Ayanna S Hamilton, Ayanna Hamilton, Phone: 713-791-1414
- E-Mail Address
-
Ayanna.Hamilton@va.gov
(Ayanna.Hamilton@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI) DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI 1. Title: _36C25622Q0868 Dental Instruments 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following: This request is for Dental Instruments The dental instruments are specifically designed for the Dental Operatories while performing dental care. As technology changes the Dental Service Line must stay abreast to perform Dental Care at a high level of confidence Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty 266040 AERAS 500 ELITE HANDPIECE LF 125 EA 266071 AERAS 500 SWIVEL, FIBER OPTIC 50 EA 0017-603-STG TUBING, 6 HOLE HP ILLUM, STERLING 25 EA INSTALLATION Miscellaneous Charge Installation of new 6 pin tubing to retrofit existing delivery units. 25 EA 266271 AERAS TITAN 20K MOTOR SW 125 EA 264073 TITAN 3 BB MOTOR TO ANGLE ADAPTOR 125 EA 257506 TITAN 3 STRAIGHT NOSE CONE 125 EA 260144 TITAN 4-LINE SWIVEL 50 EA 264151 TITAN LF BB FG AUTOCHUCK 125 EA The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339114 with 750 employees. 3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI: a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: ____ _______ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________ e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 339112 NAICS code? Please provide proof of qualifications. f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. 5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 10:00pm (CST), May 6, 2022, via email to Ayanna.Hamilton@va.gov RFI responses are due by 10:00pm (CST), Friday, May 06, 2022; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to Ayanna.Hamilton@va.gov The subject line shall read: MEDVAMC Stryker Preventative Maintenance Services. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team. 7. Contact Information: Ayanna Hamilton Ayanna.Hamilton@va.gov
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Michael E. DeBakey Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Zip Code: 77030
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 77030
- Record
- SN06314609-F 20220504/220502230059 (samdaily.us)
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