6515--Insufflatorview 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 Page 1 of 2 The Lebanon VAMC requires an insufflator meeting the following requirements: Salient Characteristics Must be FDA cleared for use within the VA for use during Computerized Tomography (CT) Colonography under FDA regulation 21 CFR 876.1500 (Endoscopy and Accessories) Must have an active 510(k) premarket clearance to be safely operated within VA medical Centers VA standards require an automated software-controlled carbon dioxide (CO2) delivery system rather than manual room air. FDA requirement: Class II insufflators must contain built-in pressure relief mechanisms Mechanism for intracolonic pressure venting one touch pressure venting Includes an integrated effluent collection container and hydrophobic filter Monitor and record C02 insufflation throughout the procedure Fully automated low pressure C02 insufflation capabilities CO2 supply cylinder gage to measure pressure during the procedure Ready to scan features on the LCD display Auto over-insufflation alerts Visual displays for pressure and volume throughout the procedure Safety shut down features Accessories: Accessory Cart Installation and Training: On-site vendor installation and training is required and shall be coordinated with the POC. 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: Lebanon VA Medical Center (Attn: Warehouse), 1700S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042. 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 ___…