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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JUNE 23, 2024 SAM #8244
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- PHOENIX_KARL STORZ_SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION

Notice Date

6/21/2024 4:00:07 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) Gilbert AZ 85297 USA
 

ZIP Code

85297
 

Solicitation Number

36C26224Q1374
 

Response Due

7/1/2024 10:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

07/16/2024
 

Point of Contact

Rochelle Malveaux, Contract Specialist, Phone: 000-000-0000
 

E-Mail Address

Rochelle.Malveaux@VA.GOV
(Rochelle.Malveaux@VA.GOV)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

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. This synopsis is neither a request for competitive proposal nor a solicitation of offers. 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 339112 with size standards of 1000 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 new KARL STORZ SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION, for upcoming surgical procedures for the VA Phoenix Healthcare System. The requirement is for BRAND NAME ONLY. Manufacturers: Karl Storz The intended contract period shall be within 30 days of contract award. The Following below is a description of Supplies Needed For This Requirement: ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION QUTY UNIT OF MEAS 001 8587A Operating Laryngoscope adult Size distal end: 18mm, L 15cm 3 EA 002 8587AA Operating Laryngoscope adult Size distal end: 18mm, L 17cm 4 EA 003 8890A Dedo Operating Laryngoscope w/extra light weight handle, L: 18cm 3 EA 004 8589C Rudert anterior commissure triangular laryngoscope, medium size, L:17cm 3 EA 005 8574SL Benjamin slimline operating laryngoscope for use with 497AC clip 3 EA 006 8580B Holinger anterior commissure laryngoscope only adult size, L:17cm 3 EA 007 8588B Weerda distending small adult operating laryngoscope, L:18cm 3 EA 008 8590AL Laryngoscope, extra-large w/lateral side channels, L:17cm 3 EA 009 497AC Benjamin- Havas clip f/prox illumination 2 EA 010 8575KC Benjamin Parsons laryngoscope holder w/lateral stabilization screws, ring 12cm 2 EA 011 39351J-ZBD Sterilization/storage tray with two levels 20.5 X 9.8 X 5.7 3 EA PARTICIPATING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: VISN 22 VA Phoenix HEALTHCARE SYSTEM 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 JULY 1, 2024, by 10:00 AM PST. Note* The Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) in accordance with 13 CFR § 121.406, September 4, 2019 applies to this acquisition. a) For small business set-asides other than construction or service contracts the prime contractor that s supplying products to the government is required to cover at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing those products. The non-manufacturer rule is an exception to that requirement. The rule allows a small business to supply products it did not manufacture as long as those products come from another small business. b) A manufacturer is defined as a business that, with its own facilities, performs primary activities in transforming inorganic or organic substances, including the assembly of parts and components, into the end product being acquired. In other words, a manufacturer makes or produces products. Businesses may qualify as a non-manufacturer if it meets the following criteria: Does not exceed 1000 employees Is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of products being supplied Will supply the end products of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement See Title 13 Part 121.406 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for detailed information about the non-manufacturer rule.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/6bef80429a53475d88c10cf44f3b8f3d/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Phoenix Healthcare System Surgical Processing Service 650 E Indian School Road 85012-1839, USA

Zip Code: 85012-1839

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07104668-F 20240623/240621230111 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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