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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF DECEMBER 05, 2021 SAM #7309
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- Sources Sought Notice brand name or equal requirement for one self-standing, wheelchair tilting device A&L (90)

Notice Date

12/3/2021 9:26:24 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

339114 — Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249) MURFREESBORO TN 37129 USA
 

ZIP Code

37129
 

Solicitation Number

36C24922Q0065
 

Response Due

12/15/2021 11:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

12/30/2021
 

Point of Contact

Martha Warren, Contract Specialist, Phone: 615-225-6404
 

E-Mail Address

Martha.Warren1@va.gov
(Martha.Warren1@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

On behalf of the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9 is issuing this sources sought notice (SSN) as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for a self-standing, wheelchair tilting devise. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339114 Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for bids, proposals, or quotes; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; and the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these services, please provide the following information: Organization name, address, point of contact, email address, web site address, and telephone number. Business size: small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), veteran owned small business (VOSB), large business, etc. Business type under NAICS 339114, which contains a size standard of 750 Employees, Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the requirements described in the Statement of Work (SOW) - Please provide rationale for your answer if different from NAICS 339114. Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational, and staff capability. Please provide the following information as an attachment to your response: 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. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner? Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company. Response to this SSN shall not exceed 10 pages and should include all of the foremost mentioned information. In addition, all submissions should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: Provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated. Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements. Implement a successful plan that includes: compliance with program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance. Provide services under a firm-fixed-price contract. NOTE: Respondent claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status shall be registered, and Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified in VetBiz Registry www.vetbiz.gov. Based on the responses to this SSN/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for SDVOSBs, VOSBs, small businesses, procured through full and open competition, or sole sourced. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the services are invited to submit a response to this SSN by 1300 CT, December 15, 2021. All responses under this SSN must be emailed to Martha.Warren@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. SAM: Interested parties shall be register in the System for Award Management (SAM) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. SAM information can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response to this SSN. The government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this 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. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities (FBO). However, responses to this notice shall not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). See attached SOW. Statement of Work Wheelchair Tilt Device Purpose: Robley Rex VAMC is requesting one wheelchair tilt device for the Dental Clinic that will allow the patient to remain in their wheelchair or electric mobility device and be tilted back for a dental procedure. This equipment must be able to be easily transported from room to room and be able to fold for storage. The system must have the following capabilities: Minimum lifting capacity of 750 pounds (lbs.) Able to allow a wheelchair-bound patient to be tilted in their wheelchair for dental procedure Fully electric, no manual handling Battery backup Safety Anti-pinch shut off switches Headrest that articulates and is height adjustable Easily cleaned with hospital approved disinfectants Ability to be stored when not in use Handheld control Removable wheels for transport Reclines to 3 positions Capable of moving in tight spaces, i.e., through standard doorways, and on a variety of different types of surfaces. Able to be utilized where overhead lifts cannot be used, due to obstacles in the ceiling Able to be utilized where mobile lifts cannot be used, due to space restrictions in the room This request is for the brand name or equal to the Versatilt Essential Portable. Delivery will be to the Robley Rex VAMC, Dental Clinic, 800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville KY 40206.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/1ff9544c24c443bba155c3e9baeca9c5/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Ave., Louisville 40206

Zip Code: 40206
 

Record

SN06191113-F 20211205/211203230117 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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