SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Dental Powered Loupe and Headlights
- Notice Date
- 6/26/2023 10:04:07 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39157
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25623Q1308
- Response Due
- 6/30/2023 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 08/29/2023
- Point of Contact
- REGGIE CLARK, Contracting Officer, Phone: 601-206-7054
- E-Mail Address
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reginald.clark@va.gov
(reginald.clark@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: Powered Loupe Headlights 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: Powered Loupe Traditional Loupe and headlight system Independent headlight attached to magnification eyewear Headlight connected to an external battery pack via an electrical cord All electronics and battery power are contained within the loupe itself Must be certified for use in microscopic dental treatments, oral diagnosis, examinations, surgical operation procedures, implant surgical procedures and prosthetic dental work as well as dental hygiene. Provide optimal magnification and field size to properly view the oral cavity in order to render effective patient care 2 light intensity settings rechargeable batteries Required Accessories include rechargeable batteries, charger, power supply side shields, head strap, personalized storage case, precision optical screwdriver and optical cleaning cloth Optical system needs to be made with Grade A fine annealed glass Carrier lenses made from High Index polycarbonate material that are infused with anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings Minimum requirements: Headlight attached to magnification eyewear Headlight connected to external battery pack via electrical cord Battery to serve as a power supply when initial charge runs out Rechargeable batteries a) Loupe b) Dimensions: - 4 x 6 c) Mass: 1.7oz d) Speed n/a e) Mode of Operation: external battery pack via electrical cord f) Power Supply external battery pack via electrical cord g) Equipment Type: Dental Loupe h) Maximum Temperature of Applied Part - Delivery: Vendor shall deliver equipment no later than 30-days from the date of award. Four units to be delivered to each of the following sites Monday Friday (Excluding National Holidays), 8am 4:30pm: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Warehouse 2200 Fort Roots Dr. North Little Rock, AR. 72114 The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code _339112__________ is _1000___________ (employees or dollars). 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 __________________ 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 CAVS 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 CAVS 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 14:00 (CST), June 28, 2023 via email to reginald.clark@va.gov RFI responses are due by 12:00pm (CST), Friday, June 30, 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to reginald.clark@va.gov The subject line shall read: Clear Chart. 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 CAVS as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team. 7. Contact Information: Reggie Clark Reginald.clark@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 4300 W 7th Street, Little Rock 72205, USA
- Zip Code: 72205
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 72205
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