SAM #36C25526Q0310

Sources Sought: Body Plethysmograph System for Harry S Truman VA Medical Center Rolla CBOC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15, Network Contracting Office 15, is seeking sources for a Body Plethysmograph system for the Harry S Truman VA Medical Center Multi-Specialty CBOC in Rolla, Missouri. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15, Network Contracting Office 15 - Harry S Truman VA Medical Center, Multi-Specialty Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Rolla - OEMs and Vendors: - Brand example provided: MGC Diagnostics (Platinum Elite DX Body Plethysmograph with RTD) - Brand name or equal responses accepted; no other OEMs specified - Products/Services Requested: - Body Plethysmograph system (1 unit) - Must support pulmonary and cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing - Modular support for multiple test modalities - FDA-cleared diagnostic software - Network connectivity - Compliance with ATS/ERS standards - Installation (white glove service, performance verification, utility coordination) - Staff training (hands-on, recorded, completed within 45 days post-installation) - Two-year manufacturer warranty (free replacement, return shipping) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal accepted; salient characteristics must be met - Installation and training must be coordinated with VA staff and completed promptly - Warranty must cover normal wear and tear with free return shipping - Vendors must provide product literature, country of origin, and distributor authorization status - SBA set-aside anticipated, with possible Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business consideration

Description

Body Plethysmograph Rolla CBOC . THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This Sources Sought Notice is intended only for information and planning purposes at this time, and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, the Government reserves the right to revise the requirements of the proposed action before the release of any associated solicitation. This notice is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ). . The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is seeking information and potential qualified sources capable of providing a Body Plethysmograph to outfit the Harry S Truman VA Medical Center s Multi-Specialty CBOC in Rolla, MO. . Please review the attached Statement of Work. This is a brand name or equal requirement. Feedback or suggestions are welcome. . For market research purposes, all responses to this notice will be reviewed, regardless of business size or socioeconomic category. Review of responses to this notice will support later refinement/determination of set-aside requirements, if a solicitation becomes available. . Interested companies can respond via email to matthew.curl@va.gov, with the following information: (1) Company point of contact, including name, title, phone number, and email address. (2) Company name, SAM.gov UEI number, small business/socioeconomic status of the company, and address of the applicable office. (3) Provide marketing literature of the available product that meets the salient characteristics provided in the Statement of Work. (4) State country of origin of the product(s) referenced in the response. (5) State whether the potential source is authorized distributor of the manufacturer s product(s). Additional information may be requested by the Contracting Officer at a later time. . The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought notice. 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 shall in no way be bound to this information if a solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside, if applicable. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or FULL and OPEN competition will be considered.

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