6515--Chair Mat Pressure Sensorview on SAM.gov

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 4 The following is a Source Sought Notice for market research. This posted notice is not a Pre- Solicitation or Solicitation document. The Government is not currently soliciting bids, quotations, or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Pittsburgh VA Human Engineering Research Laboratories, has a requirement for a new pressure sensor device and accompanying software. Salient Characteristics Size: 18in x 18in Resolution: 1/2 in Pressure Rating: 5-200mmHg Device specific encryption and security software Classified as a CSA/CE Class 1 ISO 60601-1 medically approved product Device comes pre-calibrated, does not require additional calibration equipment The sensor mat must be one single piece Mat must be foldable and ultra thin Accuracy rating of at least +/- 5% Not prone to drift or environmental interference Accessories: Accompanying software Warranty of Equipment: Contractor must provide manufacturer warranty on all provided equipment and supplies for first year from date of receipt and verification of installation/operation. ALL ITEMS TO BE SHIPPED TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: Pittsburgh VA Human Engineering Research Laboratories, 6425 Penn Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV. Responses to this Sources Sought shall include: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address Unique Entity ID CAGE Code Tax ID Number In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(d), a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified by the Small Business Administration at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 339112. 1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 339112? YES ______ NO ______ 2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 4. Is your firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______ 5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES _…