Description
This is a source sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small
disadvantage, small veteran owned business or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NACIS 339112 (size standard of 1,000 employees). This is not a solicitation.
Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation
announcement may be published in the SAM.gov website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested
offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting
Office NCO22, is seeking sources for vendors to purchase a Spirometer for the VA Prescott Healthcare System. The anticipated award date shall be 11/6/2023. If you are interested and are
capable of providing the required services please provide the requested information as indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact,
size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business small (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? (3)
If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? (4) Is your firm a certified Hubzone firm? (5) Is
your firm a woman-owned or operated business? (6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, (7) Is your firm a Veteran Owned Small Business? Small businesses
considering participation in this potential solicitation process under any Small Business Set-aside procedure must do so in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Small Business
Act. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to Hanan.McCullick@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 4:00 p.m.
10/24/23. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all
interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a
prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES: SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Requirements: CPFS/D USB Portable Spirometry Carts Machine requirements
are as follows: Tests Performed Pre/Post FVC, SVC, MVV, and challenge Interpretation Consult interpretation software allows an immediate computerizes assessment of testing results
Integrated Environmental Conditions Temperature Humidity Barometric Pressure Network Capable Can be added to a local or wide area network with BreezeConnect Measurement Principle Patended
bidirectional Pilot tube flow sensor Flow Range: +- 18 L/s Resolution: 8.65 mL/s Accuracy: +- 3% or 50 mL, whichever is greater Deadspace: 39 mL Resistance: <1.5cm H2O/L/s @ 14 L/s
(exceeds ATS/ERS specifications) Power Requirements: USB from Computer SOFTWARE FEATURES Complete spirometry Report designer User-defined predicted formulas Roles Base Security with
Auditing Disability reports Trend reports Networking (optional) Query database (optional) - BreezeSuite software only Bronchial provocation (optional) Pulmonary Consult interpret