Tenders of Veterans Affairs, Department Of Usa

1. Introduction:â  this Sources Sought Announcement Is For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Shall Not Be Construed As A Solicitation Or As An Obligation On The Part Of The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va). The Va Is Currently Conducting Market Research To Locate Qualified, Experienced And Interested Potential Sources. Responses Will Not Be Considered As Proposals, Nor Will Any Award Be Incurred By Interested Parties In Responding To This Sources Sought Announcement.â  nco 1 Contracting Is Seeking Interested Sources For A Future Solicitation And Procurement. Currently, No Solicitation Exists.â  2. Background: visn 1 Healthcare System (new England) Has A Requirement To Provide Medical Transcription Services For All Visn 1 Medical Centers As Required Throughout New England Including Boston Healthcare System, Connecticut Healthcare System, Manchester Va Medical Center, Providence Va Medical Center, Togus Va Medical Center, White River Junction Va Medical Center And The Associated Clinics And Outpatient Facilities In Strict Accordance With This Contract. Although Services Are Not Required At This Time, Bedford Medical Center And Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare Systems Will Also Be Included. medical Transcription Services Shall Be Required For The Following Disciplines; Outpatient Clinics, Emergency Room, Radiology, Behavioral Health, Acute Care And Long-term Care. Material To Be Transcribed Includes Highly Technical Terminology With Specialized Vocabularies. The Specialized Vocabularies Will Encompass A Variety Of Subjects In The Field Of Medicine, Neurology And Surgery Including: General Surgery, Anesthesiology, Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology, Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Oral Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Allergy, Pulmonary Medicine, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Hematology, Podiatry, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, Pathology, Neurosurgery, Dermatology, Spinal Cord Injury, Blind Rehabilitation And Ambulatory Care. documents Are Dictated By Many Different Physicians/clinicians Requiring Adaptation To Variations In Accent, Speech, Tone, Voice, Volume, Delivery, Pronunciation And Enunciation. Contractor Shall Correct Spelling, Including Unfamiliar Words, Utilizing Automated Spell And Grammar Check, Referring To Medical Dictionaries And Reference Sources When Needed For Distinguishing Between Similar Sounding Medical Terms, For Arranging Material In Standard Format, Correct Grammar As Necessary And Inserting Proper Pronunciation. a Stat Dictation Is A High Priority Report That Shall To Be Transcribed Within Turnaround Time Specifications. These Reports Are Based On A Clinical Urgency As Defined By The Va (i.e. The Patient Is Being Admitted To The Hospital Or Being Transferred To Another Health Care Facility). 3. Objectives:â  visn 1 Healthcare System Is Looking For Small Business Concerns That Can Provide Medical Transcription Services; However, Non-profit And Large Business Concerns Are Also Welcomed To Respond To This Notice.â  The Current Primary Naics Code Of This Requirement Is 561410 (document Preparation Services), Which Has A Size Standard Of $16.5 Million.â â  4. Submittal Information:â  contractors Having The Skills And Capabilities Necessary To Perform The Stated Requirements Should Submit A Response As Detailed Below.â  Companies Should Provide Clear And Unambiguous Evidence To Substantiate Their Capability To Fulfill The Requirements Above.â â â  interested Parties Shall Furnish The Following Minimum Information:â  1. Company Name And Address Ensure Your Company Is Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Atâ https://beta.sam.gov/â .â â  2. Company Point Of Contact Name, Telephone Number, And Email Address.â  3. Evidence That You Are A Small Business (if Applicable):â â  small Business Ensure You Are Listed As Small Business Inâ betasam, Reps And Certifications.â  Provide The Naics Codes You Are Listed As A Small Business Under.â  cve Certified Sdvosb Or Vosb (or In The Process Of Certification) Ensure You Are Certified In The Cve Veteran Database Atâ www.vetbiz.va.gov/. Provide Evidence Of Certification.â  4. If Your Company Holds A Federal Supply Schedule (fss) Contract, List The Gsa Contract Number And Sins.â  5. Capabilities/qualifications:â  a Written Response Providing Clear And Unambiguous Evidence To Substantiate The Capacity To Fulfill This Requirement.â â  description Of The Capabilities/qualifications/skills/required Licenses Your Company Possesses To Perform Services In The Geographic Areas Described Above.â â  evidence Of Existing Capability To Perform The Required Transportation Services.â â â â â â  6. Experience:â â  brief Summary Of The Company History Relative To Similar Requirements.â â  provide The Information On Projects Of Similar Size And Scope For Which The Responder Was A Prime Or Subcontractor.â â  provide Contract Number The Work Was Performed Under, Period Of Performance And Professional Reference With Contact Information.â  it Is Requested That The Above Information Be Provided No Later Thanâ february 22, 2021â at 4:00pm Est. responses Should Be Emailed To The Contracting Specialist At:â monica.acosta@va.govâ .â 

The Purpose For This Source Sought Notice Is To Locate Interested Companies That Can Furnish The Requirements Listed In The Sow That Is Attached. offeror's Capability To Meet This Requirement Including Any Current Contracts With More Than 2 Years Of Period Of Performance (civilian Or Government) To Include Meeting The Below Listed Accreditations Or Similar Standards, Facility Description, Capabilities, And Certifications. responses Must Show Clear And Convincing Evidence That Your Company And Its Employees Have The Capabilities, Training, And Qualifications To Provide This Service To Be Considered As A Source. the Following Information Is Requested In A Response To This Rfi: 1. General Company Information- offeror's Company Name, Duns, Full Address, Point Of Contact, Title, Phone Number, And Email Address. name: address: contact Person: phone Number: email Address: duns Number: cage Code Number: company Website If Available: 2. Business Type Please Put A Check Mark Or Circle Around The Type Of Business You Are Below: a) Large b) 8(a) c) Hubzone d) Small Business e) Small Disadvantaged Business f) Woman Owned Small Business g) Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business h) Veteran Owned Small Business ***note - All Veteran Owned Businesses Must Be Registered In Vetbiz At Http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/general_user/register/default.asp To Be Considered A Veteran Owned Business. Socioeconomic Status (whether Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb), Veteran Owned Small Business (vosb), Hubzone, 8(a), Woman Owned, Small Disadvantaged, Etc.). If Stating Sdvosb Or Vosb Status, Your Company Must Be Verified With The Seal/icon Or Show Pending Verification In Vetbiz Registry (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov//) To Be Considered As A Sdvosb Or Vosb Source. 3. How Long Has Your Company Provided These Services? see Attached Past Performance. 4. Provide Information For Any Current Or Past Va Contracts For These Products And Services. 5. Is Your Company Registered In The System For Award Management At Www.sam.gov? the Naics Code For The Procurement Is 811219 And The Small Business Size Standard Is $22 Million Dollars. any Future Rfp Will Be Conducted In Accordance With Far Parts 12 And 15. The Government May Elect To Award A Firm Fixed Price Contract Resulting From The Solicitation. responses To This Market Survey Should Be E Mailed To Shawn.vanzandt@va.gov. No Telephone Responses Will Be Accepted. please Provide A Detailed Response To The Below Performance Work Statement Stating How You Can Meet All Aspects Stated. it Is Requested That Responses Be Received No Later Than 2:00 Pm Central, August 24th, 2020. *note* Sdvosb Contractors To Provide Documentation To Fulfill Capabilities Of The Following Clause: Far 52.219-27. no Solicitation Document Is Available Currently; This Notice Is To Acquire Information Only. Vendors Interested In Providing An Offer Will Have To Respond To A Separate Solicitation Announcement. description/specifications/work Statement 1. Scope Of Work: 1.1. The Contractor Will Furnish All Labor, Transportation, Parts, Test Equipment, Tools, And Expertise Necessary To Maintain And Repair Phacoemulsification Cataract Removal Equipment Located At The Veterans Health Care System Of The Ozarks (vhso ), The Vendor Shall Provide The Following Coverages On The System: The Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Tools, Materials, Equipment, Facilities, Transportation And Supervision Necessary To Complete All Work Associated With Performing Preventive Maintenance And Necessary Inspection And Repair Services On The Urology Imaging Equipment For The Vhso Located At 1100 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Ar 72703. The Vendor Will Provide All Coverages And Benefits Normally Given In Their Commercial Service And Support Agreements. 1.2. This Contract Is Effective For 1 Year Upon Date Of Award Plus 2 One-year Options That May Be Exercised By The Va. 1.3. The Medical Equipment Covered By This Contract May Contain Electronic Patient Health Information (ephi). The Vendor Shall Not Remove/copy/delete Any Of The Ephi. If A Computer Hard Drive Needs To Be Replaced, The Old Hard Drive Must Be Turned-in To Biomedical Engineering For Destruction. The Vendor Will Not Receive Compensation For The Hard Drive. The Contractor, Their Personnel, And Their Subcontractors Shall Be Subject To The Federal Laws, Regulations, Standards, And Va Directives And Handbooks Regarding Information And Information System Security As Delineated In This Contract. 1.4. Normal Service Requirements Under This Contract Consist Of Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Inspections, Adjustments And Repairs, As Specified Herein, Along With Scheduled Contractor Maintenance In Response To Service Calls Made By Va Biomed Shop To The Contractor Due To A Partial Or Complete System Or Subsystem Failure Which Requires The Contractor To Respond Within A Specified Time Frame To Make Needed Repairs/adjustments To The System. 2. Equipment: 2.1. The Equipment To Be Serviced/maintained Includes: phacoemulsification System, Whitestar Signature Plus. S/n: 201260240 phacoemulsiftication System, Whitestar Signature Plus. S/n: 201260309 3. Definitions/acronyms: 3.1. Vhso Care System. Consists Of 1 Main Campus At 1100 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Ar 72703. 3.2. Co Contracting Officer. 3.3. Cor Contracting Officer S Representative. 3.4. Iaw In Accordance With 3.5. Pm Preventive Maintenance Inspection. Services Which Are Periodic In Nature And Are Required To Maintain The Equipment In Such Condition That It May Be Operated In Accordance With Its Intended Design And Functional Capacity With Minimal Incidence Of Malfunction Or Inoperative Conditions. 3.6. Fse Field Service Engineer. A Person Who Is Authorized By The Contractor 3.7. Fsr Field Service Report. A Documentation Of The Services Rendered For Each Incidence Of Work Performance Under The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. 3.8. Acceptance Signature Signature Of Va Cor Who Indicates Fse Demonstrated Service Conclusion/status And User Has Accepted Work As Complete/pending As Stated In Esr. 3.9. Authorization Signature Cor S Signature; Indicates Cor Accepts Work Status As Stated In Esr. 3.10. Osha Occupational Safety And Health Administration. 3.11. First Look / Co-op Type Of Service Contract Coverage Where The Va Bess Attempts To Solve Minor Problems Or Makes Easily Completed Repairs With Parts Provided By The Vendor. May Also Include The Va Bess Accomplishing Scheduled Maintenance (pm) Instead Of The Vendor Performing It. This Type Of Coverage Normally Results In A Cost Savings To The Government. 3.12. Bess Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist. Va Employee Responsible Vendor Coordination Of Maintenance For Va Owned Medical Equipment. 4. Conformance Standards: 4.1. Contract Service Shall Ensure That The Equipment/system Functions In Conformance With The Latest Published Edition Of Nfpa-99, Osha, Manufacturer S Network Equipment/system. Upgrades/updates Shall Be Installed In Strict Accordance With Manufacturer S Specifications And Must Operate Within Manufacturer S Specifications And Must Operate Within Manufacturer S Specified Parameters. 5. Hours Of Coverage: 5.1. The Contractor Will Respond By Phone At No Additional Charge, Within The Normal Business Hours (8:00 Am To 5:00 Pm (cst) M-f). 5.2. All Scheduled Service/repairs Shall Be Performed During These Normal Hours Of Coverage Unless One Of The Following Conditions Exist: 5.2.1 The Contractor Wishes To Perform Such Maintenance At A Time That Is Outside Of The Normal Hours Of Coverage, At No Additional Cost To The Government, And The Contractor Submits A Request To The Cor Prior To The Proposed Start Of The Maintenance And The Request Is Approved By The Cor Before Work Is Begun. 5.2.1.1 The Cor Directs That The Scheduled Maintenance Be Performed At A Time That Is Outside The Normal Hours Of Coverage And The Additional Cost Is Recommended By The Cor And Authorized By The Co. 5.3. Scheduled Maintenance Shall Be Performed In Accordance At The Manufacturer S Recommended Intervals And Should Be Scheduled/completed During The Month The Va Requests. Changes In This Periodicity Will Occur Only When Approval Is Granted By The Cor And Co. 5.4. Scheduling For Unscheduled Maintenance Requirements Outside Of Normal Hours Shall Be Coordinated With And Require The Approval Of The Cor. 5.6. Federal Holidays Observed By Va Vhso Are: labor Day columbus Day veteran S Day thanksgiving Day new Years Day martin Luther King Day president's Day memorial Day independence Day christmas Day And Any Other Day Specifically Designated By The President Of The United States. 6. Unscheduled Maintenance: 6.1. Contractor Shall Maintain The Equipment In Accordance With Manufacturer S Standards. 6.2. The Contractor Shall Provide Repair Service, Which May Consist Of Calibration, Cleaning, Oiling, Adjusting, Replacing Parts, And Installing Parts. 6.3. All Parts Will Be Covered In This Agreement. 6.4. The Contracting Officer, Cor And Designated Alternate Have The Authority To Approve/request A Service Call From The Contractor. 6.5. Response Time: 6.5.1. Contractor S Fse Shall Respond By Phone During Normal Business Hours Or Within (30) Minutes After Normal Business Hours. 6.5.2. If The Problem Cannot Be Corrected By Phone Or By Remote Diagnostics The Contractor Will Dispatch A Technician To Arrive Not Later Than 4 Business Hours After The Call Is Placed. Uptime Commitment Shall Be 95%. 7. Scheduled Maintenance: 7.1. Contractor Shall Perform Pm Service To Ensure That Equipment Listed In The Schedule Performs In Accordance With The Manufacturer's Recommendations As Published In The Manufacturer S Maintenance Manuals For The System. 7.2. Contractor Shall Provide And Utilize Procedures And Checklists With Worksheet Originals Indicating Work Performed And Actual Values Obtained (as Applicable) Provided To The Cor At The Completion Of The Pm. 7.3. Pm Services Shall Include, But Need Not Be Limited To, The Following: 7.3.1. Cleaning Of Equipment To Include Filters, Gearing, And Other Parts. 7.3.2. Reviewing Operating System Software Diagnostics To Ensure That The System Is Operating As Specified By The Manufacturer S Specifications. 7.3.3. Calibrating And Lubricating The Equipment. 7.3.4. Performing Remedial Maintenance Of Non-emergent Nature. 7.3.5. Performing Electrical Safety Inspection Iaw Nfpa 99. 8. Parts: 8.1 The Contractor Will Provide All Replacement Parts Needed To Keep The System In Operating Condition As Originally Designed By The Manufacturer. 8.2 Parts May Be Repaired Or Replaced, As The Contractor Deems Appropriate. No Used Parts Will Be Used To Repair This Equipment. 8.3 Parts Shall Be Shipped For Arrival The Next Day By 1030 A.m. 9. Service Manuals: 9.1. Va Will Not Provide Service Manuals Of Service Diagnostic Software To The Contractor. The Contractor Shall Obtain, Have On File, And Make Available To Its Fses All Operational And Technical Documentation, (such As: Operational And Service Manuals, Schematics, And Parts List), Which Are Necessary To Meet The Performance Requirements Of This Contract. 9.2. The Location And Listing Of The Service Data Manuals, By Name, And/or The Manuals Themselves Shall Be Provided To The Contracting Officer Upon Request. 10. Documentation/reports: 10.1. Documentation Shall Include Detailed Descriptions Of The Scheduled And Unscheduled Maintenance Procedures Performed, Including Replaced Parts And Prices Required To Maintain The Equipment In Accordance With Manufacturer Specifications. Test Equipment Used For Calibration Shall Be Listed On The Service Report By Manufacturer, Model Number, Serial Number And Date Due Calibration. 10.2. Any Additional Charges Claimed Will Be Approved By The Co Via The Cor Before Service Is Completed. 11. Reporting Requirements: 11.1. Upon Arrival At Va Vhso The Contractor Shall Be Required To Log In With Biomed In Room 1111-02. This Log-in Is Mandatory As Well As Wearing The Contractor Badge Issued Upon Log-in. Contractor S Fse(s) Shall Wear Visible Identification At All Times While On The Premises Of The Va. Identification Shall Include, At A Minimum, The Employee S Name, Position, And The Contractor S Trade Name. In Addition, The Contractor Shall Submit Fingerprints Through The Va Police For Issuance Of A Va Identification Badge That Shall Be Worn At All Time While Working At A Va Facility. 11.2. When Service Is Completed, The Fse Shall Document Services Rendered On A Legible Esr(s) And Submit To The Bess Who Set-up The Service. The Esr Can Be Submitted When Logging Out With Biomed, Via An Internet Web Site Or E-mail. Esrs Should Be Submitted Not Later Than 5 Business Days After Service Is Complete. Preferred Method Of Delivery Is Via Email To Russell.powell2@va.gov Or Jane.lacson@va.gov 11.3. In Those Cases When The Biomed Office Is Closed, Contractor Personnel Will Log In And/or Out Via The Va Police And After-hours Service Shall Be Prearranged With The Biomed Shop. 12. Services Beyond The Contract Scope: 12.1. Contractor Shall Immediately, But Not Later Than 24 Consecutive Hours After Discovery, Notify The Co And Cor, (in Writing), Of The Existence Of The Development Of Any Defects In, Or Repairs Required To, The Scheduled Equipment Which The Contractor Considers He/she Is Not Responsible For Under The Terms Of The Contract. 12.2. Contactor Shall Furnish The Cor With A Written Estimate Of The Cost To Make Necessary Repairs. 13. Condition Of Equipment: 13.1. The Contractor Accepts Responsibility For The Equipment Described In As Is Condition. 13.2. Failure To Inspect The Equipment Prior To Contract Award Shall Not Relieve The Contractor From Performance of The Requirements Of This Contract. 14. Test Equipment: 14.1. Test Equipment Calibration Shall Be Traceable To National Institutes Of Standard Technology Standards. Each Service Report Shall List Test Equipment Used And Date Calibration To Nist Is Due. Test Equipment Out Of Calibration Shall Not Be Used. 15. Identification, Parking, Smoking, And Va Regulations: 15.1. Contractor S Fse(s) Shall Wear Visible Identification At All Times While On The Premises Of The Va. Identification Shall Include, At A Minimum, The Employee S Name, Position, And The Contractor S Trade Name. 15.2. It Is The Responsibility Of The Contractor To Park In The Appropriate Designated Parking Areas. Information On Parking Is Available From Va Police Service. Va Will Not Invalidate Or Make Reimbursement For Parking Violations Of The Contractor Under Any Conditions. 15.3. Smoking Is Prohibited Inside All Va Buildings. 15.4. Possession Of Weapons Is Prohibited. Enclosed Containers, Including Tool Kits, Shall Be Subject To Search. 15.5. Violations Of Va Regulations May Result In Citation Answerable In The United States (federal) District Court, Not A Local District, State Or Municipal Court. 16. Contractor Qualifications: 16.2. Fully Qualified Is Based Upon Training And Experience In The Field. For Training, The Fse(s) Has Successfully Completed A Formalized Training Program For The Equipment Identified In This Solicitation As Required By The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) And Equal To What The Manufacturer Provides Their Own Field Service Personnel. 16.3. Contractor Must Provide, Upon Request, Evidence Of Appropriate Training Of Any Fse(s) Providing Services Under Terms Of The Contract. Subcontracting Of Any Ensuing Award Of This Solicitation Will Not Be Allowed Without Written Permission Of The Contracting Officer. 16.4. Contractor Must Have Access To All Oem Proprietary Information Due To The Critical Nature Of These Services. Examples Of This Information Would Be Software Updates And Factory Service Bulletins That Describe Updates/modifications Needed To Make The Equipment Under This Contract Safe For Use.

Department Of Veterans Affairs network Contracting Office (nco) 16 request For Information (rfi) disclaimer: This Is A Sources Sought Notice Only. This Synopsis Is Not A Request For Quote, Proposal, Or Bid. This Notice Is Not A Solicitation As Defined By Far 2.101, Therefore It Shall Not Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government To Enter Into A Contract, Nor Does It Restrict The Government To An Acquisition Approach. All Information Contained In This Request For Information (rfi) Is Preliminary As Well As Subject To Amendment And Is In No Way Binding On The Government. Information Submitted In Response To This Notice Is Voluntary; The Government Will Not Pay For Information Requested Nor Will It Compensate Any Respondent For Any Cost Incurred In Developing Information Provided To The Government. The Government Is Requesting That Restrictive Or Proprietary Markings Not Be Used In Response To This Notice. If A Solicitation Is Released, It Will Be Synopsized In The Federal Contract Opportunities Website Or Gsa. It Is The Responsibility Of The Interested Parties To Monitor These Sites For Additional Information Pertaining To This Rfi 1. Title: __blood And Blood Products _(central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System) ____________ 2. Purpose: The Purpose Of This Rfi Is To Identify Potential Sources Which Will Aid In Defining The Procurement Strategy (e.g., Set-aside, Sole Source, Unrestricted) For A Solicitation The Va Intends On Issuing Shortly For The Following: 16b Leukoreduced Red Blood Cells (prestorage) l03 Antibody Screen 16i Irradiated Leukoreduced Red Blood Cells (prestorage) l04 Antibody Identification 16cp Leukoreduced Red Blood Cells Cpd Unit 04a Cold Agglutinin Low Temperature Screen 16cpi Irradiated Leukoreduced Red Blood Cells Cpd Unit 04b Antibody Elution And Red Cell Panel 20 Autologous Red Blood Cells (prestorage Leukoreduced) 04e Antibody Absorption And Red Cell Panel 24c Autologous Red Blood Cells - Collected By Apheresis 04f Additional Red Cell Antibody Panel 44 Cryoprecipitate - Whole Blood Derived (from 200 Ml Plasma) l08 After-hours Tech Call Fee: Surcharge Per Patient Request 44pd5 Pooled Cryoprecipitate - (5) Whole Blood Derived rh2 C Antigen Type 61 Leukoreduced Platelets - Collected By Apheresis (full Dose> Or = 3.0x10(11)) rh3 E Antigen Type 61i Irradiated Leukoreduced Platelets - Collected By Apheresis (full Dose> Or = 3.0x10(11)) rh4 C Antigen Type 62 Leukoreduced Platelets - Collected By Apheresis (hla Matched) (full Dose) rh5 E Antigen Type 63 Leukoreduced Platelets - Collected By Apheresis (partial Dose) rh8 Cw Antigen Type 40 Affp (250 +/- 25ml) X2 Apheresis Derived ms1 M Antigen Type 40ped Affp (100 +/- 10ml) X1 Apheresis Derived ms2 N Antigen Type 42ped Fp-24 (frozen < 24 Hours) 1 X 100ml (100 +/- 10ml) ms3 S Antigen Type 40-2 Afp-24 ( 250 + 25ml) X 1 Apheresis Derived ms4 S Antigen Type 42 Ffp-wbd 1 X 250ml (250 + 25 Ml) Whole Blood Derived k1 K Antigen Type 42hr Fp-24 (frozen < 24 Hours) 1 X 250ml (250 + 25ml) k2 K Antigen Type 40ccp Covid-19 Convalescent Plasma (ccp) ~200 Ml Dose, High Titer k3 Kpa Antigen Type 11 Red Blood Cells - Washing Fee fy1 Fya Antigen Type 12 Red Blood Cells - Freezing And Deglycerolization Fee fy2 Fyb Antigen Type 14 Cmv Negative Blood Product (available Inventory) jk1 Jka Antigen Type 34 Platelet Washing Fee (plus Plasma) jk2 Jkb Antigen Type lvds Platelet Large Volume Delayed Sampling Fee Non-refundable On Returned Units le1 Lea Antigen Type l16 Stat Component Modification Fee le2 Leb Antigen Type 98 Irradiation Procedure Fee p1 P1 Antigen Type cpd Cpd Manufacturing Fee di3 Wra Antigen Type 97 Directed Donor Handling Fee ab4 A1 Type - Lectin A1 Type 96 Autologous Donor Handling Fee wdv Partial D Weak D Testing 01a Abo-rh oth Rare Antigen Type - Ag Types Requring Rare Antisera Or Genotyping 02a Direct Antiglobulin Test (coombs Test) - Single 12b Compatibility Test (allogeneic) Per Unit - Full Crossmatch (ahg) the Contractor Shall Have The Following Licenses And Or Registrations: a The Contractor Shall Maintain An Unrevoked U. S. License Which Is Issued By The Director, Bureau Of Biologics, Fda Under Section 351 Of The Public Health Service Act, As Amended, 42 Usc Section 262, As A Source Of Supply For Whole Blood. b. If The Contractor Is Involved In Interstate Shipment Of Blood Or Blood Component Is Involved, The Contractor Must Maintain Approval Authorized Under Section 251 Of The Public Health Service Act, As Amended, 42 Usc Section 262. c. The Contractor's Blood Bank Must Maintain Registration And/or Licensing With The Food And Drug Administration (fda), Department Of Health And Human Services Pursuant To Section 510 Of The Federal Food, Drug And Cosmetic Act, As Amended, 21 Usc Section 260 At All Times During The Contract Period. e. Certificate Of Accreditation Under The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act Of 1988 Or Current Certification By The College Of American Pathologists. the Anticipated Small Business Administration (sba) Size Standard For The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code _325410__ Is __1,250 Employees__. 3. Responses Requested: The Following Questions Must Be Answered In Response To This Rfi. Answers That Are Not Provided Shall Be Considered Non-responsive To The Rfi: a. Where Are The Requested Items/equipment Manufactured? vendor Must Attach Documentation Of This Information To Be Viewed By The Government To Be Considered As Part Of The Market Research And Responsiveness To This Sources Sought Notice b. Are The Requested Items/equipment Manufactured By A Small Or Large Business? Is The Potential Vendor In Compliance With The Non-manufacturer Rule (nmr)? vendor Must Attach Documentation Of This To Be Viewed By The Government To Be Considered As Part Of The Market Research And Responsiveness To This Sources Sought Notice c. Is The Vendor An Authorized Distributor With Access To Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Parts Which May Be Required In Performance Of This Requirement? the Va Does Not Accept Grey Market Items And Therefore The Vendor Must Attach Evidence Of This Access (authorized Distributor Letter) To Be Viewed By The Government To Be Considered As Part Of The Market Research And Responsiveness To This Sources Sought Notice. d. Name Of Potential Contractor That Possess The Capability To Fulfill This Requirement. Contractors Shall Also Provide The Following: point(s) Of Contact Name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ___________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________ company's Business Size: ________________________________________________ data Universal Numbering System (duns) #: _______________________________ e. Is Your Company Considered A Small Business Concern, Sb, Sdvosb, Vosb, Hubzone, Or 8a Concern, With The Requisite __________________ Naics Code? please Provide Proof Of Qualifications. F. Is Your Company Available Under Any Government Wide Agency Contract (gwac), General Services Administration (gsa) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (idiq), And/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (bpa)? If So, Please Identify The Contract Number For The Government To Review As Part Of This Market Research. 4. Opportunity/market Pricing: The Medvamc Is Seeking Information From Potential Vendors On Their Ability To Provide The Required Items/equipment. This Is A Sources Sought Request For Information (rfi) Only. Small Business Concerns Are Encouraged To Provide Responses To This Rfi In Order To Assist The Medvamc In Determining Potential Levels Of Competition And General Market Pricing Available In The Industry. Therefore, Vendors Are Requested To Submit Estimated Market Research Pricing Along With Their Responses To The Above. The Estimated Pricing Will Be Considered When Determining The Procurement Strategy For The Forthcoming Solicitation. 5. Instructions And Response Guidelines: Questions Regarding This Rfi Shall Be Submitted No Later Than 3:00pm (cst), October 13, 2022, Via Email To Lakeisha.white@va.gov. rfi Responses Are Due By 3:00pm (cst), Thursday, October 13, 2022; Size Is Limited To 8.5 X 11 Inches, 12-point Font, With 1-inch Margins In Microsoft Word Format Via Email To Lakeisha.white@va.gov The Subject Line Shall Read: Medvamc Blood And Blood Products Sources Sought. No Solicitation Exists At This Time. There Is No Page Limitation On Subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). please Provide The Information You Deem Relevant In Order To Respond To The Specific Inquiries Of The Rfi. Information Provided Will Be Used Solely By Medvamc As Market Research And Will Not Be Released Outside Of The Medvamc Purchasing And Contract Team. 7. Contact Information: lakeisha White lakeisha.white@va.gov your Response To This Notice Is Greatly Appreciated!

This Is A Sources Sought Announcement Only. It Is Neither A Solicitation Announcement Nor A Request For Proposals Or Quotes And Does Not Obligate The Government To Award A Contract. Responses To This Sources Sought Announcement Must Be In Writing. The Purpose Of This Sources Sought Announcement Is For Market Research To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions And To Gain Knowledge Of Potential Businesses Interested And Capable Of Providing The Services Described Below. the West Los Angeles Va Medical Center Is Seeking A Contractor To Provide 67 Brand Name Or Equal To Msa Millennium Gas Masks With Mask Carrying Pouches For The Police & Security. the Gas Masks Must Have All The Below Salient Characteristics: salient Characteristics niosh Standards: Meets Or Exceeds All National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health (niosh) Protection Standards For 2-chloroacetophenone (cn) And O-chlorobenzylidene Malonitrile (cs) Riot Control Agents. filters: Uses Filters Compatible With Stanag Round Thread 40 X 3.63mm. drinking Tube: Drinking Tube To Allow Fluid Ingestion In Contaminated Atmospheres From Canteen Or Water Bladder. head Harness: Six (6) Point Head Harness For Adjustable, Tight Fit. size: Available In 3 Or More Sizes To Ensure Tight Fit For Many Head/face Sizes. mask Carrying Pouch: Storage Pouch To Keep Gas Mask Clean, Specifically Designed To Fit Gas Mask And To Be Worn Suspended From A Belt With Removeable Strap As Well As With Leg Straps To Reduce Bouncing. Must Include A Removeable Shoulder Strap. if You Are Interested And Capable Of Providing The Required Products Please Provide The Following Information: company: address: contact Name: phone No: email: uei (unique Entity Identifier): duns: business Size Information select All That Applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified Under Section 8(a) Of The Small Business Act Hubzone Woman Owned Certified Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small In Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business In Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:____________ is Your Company Considered Small Under The Naics Code: 339113â surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing? yes No is Your Company An Fss/ Gsa Contract Holder With Referenced Items/solutions On Your Contract? yes No fss/ Gsa Contract Number That Would Be Used For This Contract. effective Date / Expiration Date 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. not Applicable list: brand Name And Model Number You Would Provide To Meet The Requirement. general Pricing For Your Products/solutions For Market Research Purposes. the Government Is Not Obligated To Nor Will It Pay For Or Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Sources Sought Announcement. This Notice Shall Not Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government To Issue A Solicitation Or Ultimately Award A Contract, Nor Does It Restrict The Government To A Particular Acquisition Approach. The Government Will In No Way Be Bound To This Information If Any Solicitation Is Issued. The Va Is Mandated By Public Law 109-461 To Consider A Total Set-aside For Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, If There Are Insufficient Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Responses, An Alternate Set-aside Or Full And Open Competition May Be Determined. No Sub-contracting Opportunity Is Anticipated. The North American Classification System (naics) Code For This Acquisition Is 339113 (750 Employees). after Review Of The Responses To This Sources Sought Announcement, A Solicitation May Be Published On The Sam.gov Or Gsa Ebuy Websites. Responses To This Sources Sought Announcement Will Not Be Considered Adequate Responses To The Solicitation. All Interested Offerors Must Respond To The Solicitation In Addition To Responding To This Sources Sought Announcement. Prospective Bidders Must Be Authorized Re-sellers In Order To Participate In The Solicitation Process. notice To Potential Offerors: All Offerors Who Provide Goods Or Services To The United States Federal Government Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) At Www.sam.gov. Additionally, All Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses Or Veteran Owned Small Businesses Must Be Registered With The Department Of Veterans Affairs Center For Veterans Enterprise Vetbiz Registry Located At Www.vip.vetbiz.gov. responses To This Notice Shall Be Submitted Via Email To Theodore.arlauskas@va.gov . Telephone Responses Will Not Be Accepted. Responses Must Be Received No Later Than 12/27/2022 9:00 Am Pt.

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