This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS or QUOTES and NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 is seeking preferably Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, or Small Businesses (but will accept other than small business for market research purposes), capable of providing one Finapres Nova System, brand name only, for the Medical Care Line Service at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX, 77030-4298. See DRAFT Statement of Work for detailed description of Supplies. The NAICS code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, and the Size Standard is 1,000 Employees. Responses must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time, Thursday, July 12, 2018. Responses shall be emailed to [email protected]. Capabilities Statements to include DUNS number. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted. Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award. SAM: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ VETBIZ: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Public/Search/Default.aspx Vet 4212 (Veteran owned small Business are reminded of Reporting Requirements) https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK FOR Finapres NOVA Background: The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is requesting one each Finapres NOVA to be used in the Medical Care Line service. Project Scope: The facility would like to purchase one unit. Supply Specifications Requirements: Characteristics to Include (Brand Name Only) Finapres NOVA hardware/software standard configuration consisting of: Front end unit with 3 cuffs (sizes S, M, L) and height correction system (HCU); Computation of the brachial pressure wave form and level from the finger pressure; Finapres NOVA software license; User manual; Analog Input-Output module, 2 in / 8 out; Upper arm calibration module for absolute accuracy; ECG Module with 3 lead cable (AHA) including Respiration module; Advanced Hemodynamics application; Autonomic Testing (AT) application (ECG module required); Remote PC, fully control of the Nova remotely on network. Optional modules (hardware) and application (software): Novascope software for reviewing files on a single PC; Guided Autonomic Testing. Optional accessories / extra s: Extra finger cuff (size S, M or L), price per cuff (3 each); Extra ECG 3 leads cable (AHA). Extra s: Finapres NOVA training, 1 day, on site; Service and calibration agreement for 3 years Extended warranty for 2 years. Warranty and Support: Two years equipment; three years service and calibrations. Delivery Location: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center ATTN: Warehouse 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030 Training: Requested one-day training, on-site. Estimates: Vendors will submit a quote for the purchase of one unit, to include Optional Modules (hardware) and application (software); Optional Accessories/Extra s; and Extra s, and match the requirements outlined in this Sources Sought Notice. In addition, vendors will complete the Instructions to Offeror s and respond in detail to each question. End of Document

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