SAM #36C25526Q0398

Market Research for Vein Visualization Systems and Stands at Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from suppliers for the provision of vein visualization systems at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center - Products/Services Requested: - Four (4) handheld, portable, non-invasive vein visualization systems - Must use near-infrared light (~850nm) - Battery-operated with real-time visualization - User-friendly interface and easy to clean - 12-month device warranty, 9-month battery warranty - Four (4) hands-free, powered goose-neck wheeled stands - Ergonomic adjustability, compact design, continuous power supply - Wheeled mobility and easy to clean - OEMs and Vendors: - AccuVein referenced as an example OEM (brand name or equal requirement) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal: systems must meet salient characteristics outlined - Warranty requirements specified for both device and battery - Hands-free operation and ergonomic mobility emphasized for stands - Place of Performance: - Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita, KS

Description

Vein Visualization Systems – Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center

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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 Quotations (RFQ).

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is seeking information and potential qualified sources capable of providing Vein Visualization Systems to the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS.

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Please review the attached Statement of Work. This is a brand name or equal requirement.  Feedback or suggestions are welcome.

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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.

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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.

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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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