REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/ SOURCES SOUGHT This is a sources sought notice only and it is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 339112. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. See the statement of work excerpt below; The Nebraska Western Iowa VA HCS is acquiring Stryker Universal Fixation Set for the hospital. The purpose of the project is to provide portable air conditioning units to the Nebraska Western Iowa VA HCS, 4101 Woolworth Ave. Omaha, NE 68105. Performance Specifications Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. Salient characteristics are those characteristics that make an item equal to the brand name item we specify. Specifically, salient characteristics are those characteristics of the brand name item that the VA needs. Stryker Universal Fixation Set Brand Name ONLY Please see attached SOW Please include letter of authorization from the OEM. Standard manufacturer warranty ____________________________________________________________________________________ After a review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted to Contract Opportunities. A response to this notice is not an adequate reply to the forthcoming solicitation. Please fully complete each section of the survey below. Responses shall be emailed to Contract Specialist; Arielle Lifto, email address: Arielle.lifto@va.gov Company Name: _____________________________________________________________ Company Address: ___________________________________________________________ SAM UEI Number: _____________________________________________________________ Point of Contact: ____________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________________ Socio-economic Classification in Accordance with NAICS Code 323112: (check all that apply) Small Business Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Verified SDVOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) Verified VOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov Small Disadvantage Business Women-owned Small Business Economically Disadvantaged Small Business HUBZone 8(a) Certified Company s Capability Statement: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________