Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential businesses especially any Small Businesses and SDVOSB offerors capable of providing the items listed below: These are for the Philadelphia VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA 19104. 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 below Statement of Need. Responses should include the following information: Business name, address, Business point of Contact. 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 4:00 PM (EST) on Friday, 05/03/2019. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Questions can be submitted electronically to [email protected] NLT Thursday, 05-02-19, 4:00 PM EST. 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. STATEMENT OF NEED The Philadelphia s CMCVA Medical Center is seeking to replace its Respironics noninvasive ventilation system systems (BIPAP) purchased 10 years ago. Respironics technology the last 10 years has exponentially evolved into improving the variation of breathing modes for different types respiratory disorders. The following characteristics are expected of noninvasive ventilation systems at the Philadelphia VA by critical care and emergency room providers. They include the following ventilation therapy modes: Able to provide Bilevel positive airway pressure-spontaneous/timed (BiPAP S/T) uses a fixed tidal volume that automatically adjusts to a patient's needs. Able to provide Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) a ventilation therapy that treats obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Able to provide auto CPAP a mode that permits self-regulation in the amount breath the patient receives, significant improvement in the tolerance by the patient to the therapy. S/T (Spontaneous-Timed) used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity hypoventilation (shallow breathing), neuromuscular disorder (chest muscle atrophy) Auto SV with Bi-Flex, mode used to complex central or mixed apneas (period in the respiratory cycle where breathing stops) T (Timed) with AVAPS (average volume assured pressure support), treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and neuromuscular disorder (chest muscle atrophy) ITEM NO./STOCK NO DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT 1111178 Bipap V30 Auto 6 EA 1098538 Roll Stands A Series 6 EA DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. End of Document

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