Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify in locating capable small businesses, including Service Disabled and Veteran Owned small businesses, or any business size, capable of providing the items as listed in the attached Statement of Work. NAICS Code 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a size standard of 750. These items are for the Department of Veteran Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should demonstrate the firm's ability, capability, and responsibility to provide the principal components of supplies listed in the attached document. Responses should include the following information: Business name, address, Point of Contact, business size info. All information is to be submitted via e-mail at [email protected]. Information provided will not be returned. All responses shall be in the English Language. Responses are due by 2:00pm EST on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Questions can be submitted electronically to [email protected]. This is a Sources Sought Notice and submissions will be used for informational and planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), nor is the government obligated to issue an RFQ. In addition, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. See attached document: STATEMENT OF WORK Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is replace expiring PAPR s. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES VAPHS requires a PAPR system designed for use by hospital personnel. Approved respirators shall be NIOSH certified and meet the standards for OSHA, and other applicable regulations. The PAPR must be able to be used with current hoods and breathing tubes. Requirements: NIOSH approved PAPR Components: Blower with battery HEPA filter (with other filters as needed) Headcover hood that leaves the ears external to hood Battery charger Flow meter Breathing tube Waist belt Unique lay flat hood design saves space during storage and allows the hood to fit into a customized NIOSH approved backpack Durable dual chamber blower designed for backpack or belt mounting Butyl hood includes a comfortable, adjustable head band Sentinel is the only NIOSH approved CAP 2 loose fitting CBRN PAPR delivers twice the filter performance of a CAP 1 system Butyl hood includes a comfortable, adjustable head band Components Blower with battery 3 CBRN filters Lay flat butyl hood Battery charger (for rechargeable systems) Flow meter User's manual Waist belt Unique lay flat hood design saves space during storage and allows the hood to fit into a customized NIOSH approved backpack Durable dual chamber blower designed for backpack or belt mounting Butyl hood includes a comfortable, adjustable head band Sentinel is the only NIOSH approved CAP 2 loose fitting CBRN PAPR delivers twice the filter performance of a CAP 1 system Butyl hood includes a comfortable, adjustable head band Components Blower with battery 3 CBRN filters Lay flat butyl hood Battery charger (for rechargeable systems) Flow meter User's manual Waist belt Delivery 30 Days ARO Department of Veteran Affairs VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive C Pittsburgh, PA 15240

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