BX 900 with Eyesuite

This is a source sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, small veteran owned business or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NACIS 339115 (size standard of 1,000 employees). This is not a solicitation. 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 in the SAM.gov website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office NCO22, is seeking sources for vendors to purchase a BX 900 With Eye Suite for the Phoenix VA Healthcare System. The anticipated award date shall be 6/28/24. If you are interested and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested information as indicated below.

Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business small (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? (3) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? (4) Is your firm a certified Hubzone firm? (5) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business?

(6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, (7) Is your firm a Veteran Owned Small Business? Small businesses considering participation in this potential solicitation process under any Small Business Set-aside procedure must do so in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Small Business Act. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to Hanan.McCullick@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. 6/13/24.

This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. 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 the responses to this announcement. 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.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES:

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Must have high powered flash illumination delivered via a xenon tube. Must have mirrored housing with built in diaphragms. Must be equipped with ocular magnification of 12.5x. Must have slit width of 0-8 mm continuous. Must have slit length of 1-8 mm continuous and fixed apertures. Must have precise image capturing while continuously maintaining focus. Must have built in diaphragm with 5 apertures.