Impella CP Pump Set, US

Page 14 of 14 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform the potential requirement. This sources sought is part of Market Research only. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following in support of the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS): Quantity Part # Product Name 5 0048-0003 Impella CP Pump Set, US This is a Brand Name requirement due to the highly specialized nature of this piece of medical equipment. No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable.

Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. Potential sources having the capabilities necessary to provide these supplies at a fair and reasonable price are invited to respond to the Sources Sought Notice via email to Maureen Sundstrom at Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov no later than November 14, 2024, 10:00 AM PST.

No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses should include the following information: Company name, address, SAM UEI and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; whether supplies are presently offered on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract. NAICS Code 339112, size standard 1000 employees is applicable to determine business size standard.

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies.

Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.