1. Title: Brand Name Only SS-DUV-MES (DUV Kits) 2. Purpose: The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 located at 5075 Westheimer Road, Galleria Financial Center, Suite 750, Houston, Texas, hereby issues the following Sources Sought to Request Information (RFI) with the intent of determining the contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications of potential businesses, nonmanufacturer rule compliance, Buy American Act compliance, Trade Agreement compliance and estimated industry pricing information for market research and estimated budgetary purpose for SS-DUV-MES (DUV Kits). Contractor shall provide all shipping, installation (if required), equipment, personnel, labor and testing for name brand or equal product. This Sources Sought is published for market research purposes. This Sources Sought will be used to determine if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate. Government anticipates competitive, firm fixed price contract. Please review this announcement, respond to questions below and review all attachments in their entirety. Government request that interested offerors complete all questions below, provide required documentation, descriptive literature and authorization letter as described below. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement. 3. Objective: To find qualified and certified contractors with the capability to provide the following: a. Minimum technical specs must be provided to meet the requirements of the (VHSO): (Brand Name Only) The 322 Dual Use Vehicle (DUV) two (2) Kits by VeriCor is the only kits on the transportation market to perform aforementioned capabilities required at the (VHSO) and has the following salient characteristics. Module Item Description Qty Set Letter Case # Location DUV Kit Acetaminophen, Tablet, 325mg, BT/100 1 B 02 DUVO row3-pkt3 DUV Kit Ampule, Prep Compound, Tincture of Benzoin, EA 10 B 01 DUVO row2-pkt3 DUV Kit Antacid, Calcium Carbonate, Chewable, 750mg, BT/96 1 B 02 DUVO row3-pkt3 DUV Kit Aspirin, Tablet, 325mg, BT/100 1 B 02 DUVO row3-pkt3 DUV Kit Bag, Convenience, Urine, Emesis, Non-Leak, EA 48 B 01 DUVO row7 DUV Kit Bag, Zip Close, w/ Handle, 24" x 20", Clear, EA 1 B 03 Bag 1 DUV Kit Bag, Zip Close, w/ Handle, 24" x 20", Clear, EA 1 B 03 Bag 2 DUV Kit Bag, Zip Close, w/ Handle, 24" x 20", Clear, EA 1 B 03 Bag 3 DUV Kit Bag, Zip Close, w/ Handle, 24" x 20", Clear, EA 1 B 03 Bag 4 DUV Kit Bag, Zip Close, w/ Handle, 24" x 20", Clear, EA 1 B 04 Bag 5 DUV Kit Bag, Zip Close, w/ Handle, 24" x 20", Clear, EA 1 B 04 Bag 6 DUV Kit Bag, Zip Close, w/ Handle, 24" x 20", Clear, EA 1 B 04 Bag 7 DUV Kit Bag, Zip Close, w/ Handle, 24" x 20", Clear, EA 1 B 04 Bag 8 DUV Kit Bandage, Elastic (Ace Type), 4", EA 3 B 01 DUVO row6-pkt2 DUV Kit Bandage, Sheer Strip, 0.75" x 3", EA 50 B 01 DUVO row3-pkt1 DUV Kit Bandage, Triangular, w/ Safety Pins, 40" x 40" x 56", EA 2 B 01 DUVO row6-pkt2 DUV Kit Battery, Alkaline, 9V, EA 4 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Battery, Alkaline, AA, EA 12 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Battery, Alkaline, AAA, EA 12 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Battery, Alkaline, AAAA, PK/2 2 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Battery, Alkaline, C, EA 12 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Battery, Alkaline, D, EA 8 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Bedpan, Commode Style, EA 2 B 04 Bag 6 DUV Kit Blanket, Emergency, Mylar/Orange, 58" x 98", EA 1 B 03 Bag 4 DUV Kit Blanket, Flannel, Cotton, 72" x 90", EA 3 B 03 Bag 4 DUV Kit Box, Utility/Tool, w/ Organizer, EA 1 B 04 *Inside Case DUV Kit Bracket, Wall Mount, for Broom or Dustpan Storage, EA 1 B ~ non-cased item DUV Kit Broom, Upright, 12" Base, EA 1 B ~ non-cased item DUV Kit Can, Biohazard, w/ Touch Lid, 13gal, White, EA 2 B ~ non-cased item DUV Kit Can, Trash, w/ Touch Lid, 13gal, EA 2 B ~ non-cased item DUV Kit Cannula, Nasal, Adult, 7 Tubing, EA 6 B 02 DUVO row2-pkt1 DUV Kit Carabiner, Heavy Duty, 2", EA 1 B 01 DUVO attached DUV Kit Carabiner, Heavy Duty, 2", EA 2 B 02 DUVO attached DUV Kit Carabiner, Heavy Duty, 2", EA 1 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Carabiner, Heavy Duty, 3", EA 1 B 01 DUVO attached DUV Kit Carabiner, Heavy Duty, 3", EA 3 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Carabiner, Royal Blue, EA 2 B 01 Inside Case - attached to BP Kit DUV Kit Card, Reference, Product Location, for Organizer 1, EA 1 B 01 DUVO attached DUV Kit Card, Reference, Product Location, for Organizer 2, EA 1 B 02 DUVO attached DUV Kit Case, Medical, Wheeled, EA 1 B 01 *Case DUV Kit Case, Medical, Wheeled, EA 1 B 02 *Case DUV Kit Case, Medical, Wheeled, EA 1 B 03 *Case DUV Kit Case, Medical, Wheeled, EA 1 B 04 *Case DUV Kit Chock, Wheel, w/ Rope, EA 2 B 04 Bag 8 DUV Kit Cleaner, Bac/Deo/Virucidal, Spray, 32oz, EA 1 B 03 Bag 1 DUV Kit Clip, for Broom and Lobby Dustpan, EA 1 B ~ non-cased item DUV Kit Container, Sharps, 1qt, EA 3 B 04 Bag 7 DUV Kit Cup, Paper, 8oz, EA 50 B 04 Bag 8 DUV Kit Depressor, Tongue, 6", Sterile, EA 10 B 01 DUVO row6-pkt3 DUV Kit Detector, CO2, End Tidal, Adult, EA 2 B 02 DUVO row2-pkt3 DUV Kit Dressing, Abdominal Pad, 5" x 9", Sterile, EA 5 B 01 DUVO row3-pkt3 DUV Kit Dressing, Gauze, Petrolatum, 3" x 18", Sterile, EA 5 B 01 DUVO row3-pkt1 DUV Kit Dressing, Pad, Pressure, 9" x 5.5", Sterile, EA 4 B 01 DUVO row4-pkt1 DUV Kit Dustpan, Upright, Lobby, EA 1 B ~ non-cased item Module Item Description Qty Set Letter Case # Location DUV Kit Fastener, Pipe, 1.25", EA 1 B 01 DUVO attached DUV Kit Fastener, Wall Channel, w/ Eye Bolt, 0.25", EA 4 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Forceps, Roch-Pean, Curved, 9", EA 2 B 01 DUVO row2-pkt2 DUV Kit Gauze, Roll, 4.5" x 4.1yd, Sterile, EA 4 B 01 DUVO row2-pkt1 DUV Kit Gauze, Sponge, 2" x 2", Sterile, PK/2 15 B 01 DUVO row3-pkt1 DUV Kit Gauze, Sponge, 4" x 4", Sterile, PK/2 25 B 01 DUVO row4-pkt2 DUV Kit Gauze, Sponge, 4" x 4", Sterile, PK/2 25 B 01 DUVO row4-pkt3 DUV Kit Glasses, Protective, Barrier, Clear, EA 3 B 02 DUVO row6-pkt1 DUV Kit Glove, Exam, Nitrile, Lg, BX/100 1 B 01 DUVO row1-pkt3 DUV Kit Glove, Exam, Nitrile, Lg, BX/100 1 B 02 DUVO row1-pkt3 DUV Kit Glove, Exam, Nitrile, Med, BX/100 1 B 01 DUVO row1-pkt2 DUV Kit Glove, Exam, Nitrile, Med, BX/100 1 B 02 DUVO row1-pkt2 DUV Kit Glove, Exam, Nitrile, Sm, BX/100 1 B 01 DUVO row1-pkt1 DUV Kit Glove, Exam, Nitrile, Sm, BX/100 1 B 02 DUVO row1-pkt1 DUV Kit Glove, Exam, Nitrile, XL, BX/100 1 B 01 DUVO row1-pkt4 DUV Kit Glove, Exam, Nitrile, XL, BX/100 1 B 02 DUVO row1-pkt4 DUV Kit Gown, Patient, 3-Ply Tissue, 30" x 42", EA 2 B 03 Bag 4 DUV Kit Gown, Staff, Plastic Polyethylene, Disposable, Lg, EA 2 B 02 DUVO row6-pkt2 DUV Kit Holder, Carpu-jet, for Prefilled Syringe, EA 3 B 02 DUVO row4-pkt2 DUV Kit Holder, Endotracheal Tube, Thomas Design, Adult, EA 2 B 02 DUVO row2-pkt3 DUV Kit Ibuprofen, Tablet, 800mg, BT/100 1 B 02 DUVO row3-pkt3 DUV Kit Insta-Glucose, 15gm, Unit-Dose, EA 2 B 02 DUVO row3-pkt3 DUV Kit Kit, Airway, Oral, Berman, (6 Sizes), Color Coded, Disposable, EA 1 B 02 DUVO row3-pkt2 DUV Kit Kit, Airway, Supraglottic, Size 3, EA 1 B 02 DUVO row7 DUV Kit Kit, Airway, Supraglottic, Size 4, EA 1 B 02 DUVO row7 DUV Kit Kit, Airway, Supraglottic, Size 5, EA 1 B 02 DUVO row7 DUV Kit Kit, Blood Pressure, w/ 5 Cuff Sizes & Stethoscope, EA 1 B 01 Inside Case DUV Kit Kit, Clean-Up, Blood and Fluid, EA 2 B 03 Bag 1 DUV Kit Kit, Dry Erase, w/ 6 Markers/Eraser/Holder, EA 1 B 03 Bag 1 DUV Kit Kit, IV Start, w/ Bioclusive Dressing, EA 5 B 01 DUVO row5-pkt1 DUV Kit Kit, Laryngoscope, Disposable, 7 Blade Sizes w/ 3 Handles, Bag, EA 1 B 02 *Inside Case DUV Kit Kit, Nasopharyngeal, 9 Sizes (20-36), Soft PVC, No Lube, EA 1 B 02 DUVO row3-pkt2 DUV Kit Kit, Suction, Catheter, Graduated, 14fr, EA 5 B 02 DUVO row3-pkt1 DUV Kit Lamp, Gooseneck, Clip-On, EA 2 B 04 Bag 7 DUV Kit Light, Flashlight, Handheld, 2 D Batteries Required, EA 2 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Light, Headlight, LED, EA 2 B 02 DUVO row6-pkt1 DUV Kit Light, Penlight, Disposable, EA 2 B 01 DUVO row6-pkt3 DUV Kit Liner, Bedpan, w/ Absorbent Pad, BX/20 1 B 04 Bag 6 DUV Kit Liner, Biohazard, 10-15gal, EA 10 B 04 Bag 8 DUV Kit Liner, Trash, 13gal, EA 10 B 04 Bag 8 DUV Kit Lubricant, Jelly, Foil Packet, Sterile, EA 22 B 02 DUVO row4-pkt3 DUV Kit Mask, CPR, w/ Filter, EA 2 B 02 DUVO row3-pkt2 DUV Kit Mask, N95, Healthcare, Flat-Fold, EA 20 B 02 DUVO row5-pkt1 DUV Kit Mask, N95, Healthcare, Flat-Fold, EA 20 B 02 DUVO row5-pkt2 DUV Kit Mask, N95, Healthcare, Flat-Fold, EA 20 B 02 DUVO row5-pkt3 DUV Kit Mask, Oxygen, Adult, Non-Rebreather, High Con, 7 Tubing, EA 5 B 02 DUVO row2-pkt2 DUV Kit Needle, IV Catheter, Safety, 16ga x 1.25", EA 1 B 01 DUVO row5-pkt1 DUV Kit Needle, IV Catheter, Safety, 18ga x 1.25", EA 2 B 01 DUVO row5-pkt1 DUV Kit Needle, IV Catheter, Safety, 20ga x 1.25", EA 1 B 01 DUVO row5-pkt1 DUV Kit Needle, Safety, 18ga x 1.5", EA 10 B 02 DUVO row4-pkt2 DUV Kit Needle, Safety, 21ga x 1.5", EA 10 B 02 DUVO row4-pkt2 DUV Kit Nozzle, for Spray Bottle, EA 1 B 03 Bag 1 DUV Kit Ointment, Bacitracin, Foil Packet, EA 6 B 01 DUVO row2-pkt3 DUV Kit Organizer, Dual-Use Vehicle, EA 1 B 01 *Inside Case Module Item Description Qty Set Letter Case # Location DUV Kit Organizer, Dual-Use Vehicle, EA 1 B 02 *Inside Case DUV Kit Oximeter, Digital Finger Pulse, EA 1 B 01 DUVO row2-pkt3 DUV Kit Pack, Instant Cold, Lg, EA 6 B 01 DUVO row7 DUV Kit Pack, Instant Heat, Lg, EA 2 B 01 DUVO row6-pkt1 DUV Kit Pad, Alcohol, Prep, Medium, Sterile, EA 100 B 02 DUVO row4-pkt3 DUV Kit Pad, Chux/Under Pad, 17" x 24", EA 50 B 03 Bag 2 DUV Kit Pliers, Slip-Joint, 10", EA 1 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Plug, Ear, Disposable, Foam, PK/2 25 B 02 DUVO row6-pkt1 DUV Kit Restraint, Limb Holder, PR 1 B 04 Bag 8 DUV Kit Resuscitator, BVM, Adult, Disposable, EA 1 B 02 DUVO row7 DUV Kit Sanitizer, Hand, 8oz, EA 2 B 02 DUVO row6-pkt3 DUV Kit Sanitizer, Hand, 8oz, EA 10 B 03 Bag 3 DUV Kit Scissor, Lister, Bandage, 5.5", EA 2 B 01 DUVO row2-pkt2 DUV Kit Set, Screwdriver, 6-in-1, EA 1 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Set, Socket, SAE, EA 1 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit SmartBook , EA 1 B 01 Inside Case DUV Kit Solution, Hydrogen Peroxide, 3%, 16oz, EA 1 B 01 DUVO row2-pkt3 DUV Kit Sponge, Multipurpose, EA 3 B 03 Bag 1 DUV Kit Strap, Restraint, Spring Buckle, 1-pc, EA 4 B 04 Bag 8 DUV Kit Strap, Securing, Elastic, 18", EA 2 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Strap, Securing, Elastic, 30", EA 2 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Stud, Single, w/ Bungee, for Sharps Container, EA 3 B 04 Bag 7 DUV Kit Stud, Single, w/ Round Ring, EA 3 B 01 DUVO attached DUV Kit Stud, Single, w/ Round Ring, EA 1 B 01 Inside Case - attached to BP Kit DUV Kit Stud, Single, w/ Round Ring, EA 4 B 02 DUVO attached DUV Kit Stud, Single, w/ Round Ring, EA 2 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Syringe, Luer-Lok, 10ml, EA 15 B 02 DUVO row4-pkt1 DUV Kit Syringe, Luer-Lok, 20ml, EA 15 B 02 DUVO row4-pkt1 DUV Kit Syringe, Luer-Lok, 3ml, EA 10 B 02 DUVO row4-pkt1 DUV Kit Syringe, Safety, Insulin, 0.5ml, 28ga x 0.5", EA 10 B 02 DUVO row4-pkt2 DUV Kit Tape, Duct, 2" x 60yd, Silver, EA 1 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Tape, Surgical, Plastic, Clear, 1" x 10yd, EA 4 B 01 DUVO row3-pkt2 DUV Kit Tape, Surgical, Plastic, Clear, 2" x 10yd, EA 2 B 01 DUVO row3-pkt2 DUV Kit Thermometer, Digital, Oral/Rectal, EA 2 B 01 DUVO row6-pkt3 DUV Kit Tie, Velcro Style, 0.5" x 8", EA 50 B 04 *Tool Box DUV Kit Tie, Velcro Style, w/ Buckle, 1" x 15", EA 2 B 01 DUVO attached DUV Kit Tie, Velcro Style, w/ Buckle, 1" x 15", EA 2 B 02 DUVO attached DUV Kit Tissue, Facial, 2-Ply, 8.3" x 7.8", BX/90 6 B 04 Bag 5 DUV Kit Tissue, Toilet, 2-Ply, EA 6 B 04 Bag 5 DUV Kit Towel, Paper, RL 5 B 03 Bag 1 DUV Kit Towelettes, Antiseptic, BZK (Benzalkonium) 0.4%, EA 25 B 02 DUVO row4-pkt3 DUV Kit Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream, 0.1%, 15gm, EA 2 B 02 DUVO row3-pkt3 DUV Kit Tube, Endotracheal, Cuffed, 6.0, Flexi-Set, EA 5 B 02 DUVO row7 DUV Kit Tube, Endotracheal, Cuffed, 7.0, Flexi-Set, EA 5 B 02 DUVO row7 DUV Kit Tube, Endotracheal, Cuffed, 8.0, Flexi-Set, EA 5 B 02 DUVO row7 DUV Kit Tubing, IV Admin, 10gtt, Y Site, EA 5 B 01 DUVO row5-pkt2 DUV Kit Tubing, IV Extension, Flow Rate Regulator, EA 10 B 01 DUVO row5-pkt3 DUV Kit Urinal, w/ Lid, 1000ml, EA 4 B 04 Bag 6 DUV Kit Washcloth, Patient, Disposable, EA 50 B 03 Bag 2 DUV Kit Wipes, Sanitizer, 6" x 6.75", CN/160 1 B 03 Bag 1 DUV Kit Wrench, Adjustable, Chromium & Steel, 10", EA 1 B 04 *Tool Box 4. Place of Performance: Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) Bldg. 32, Warehouse 1100 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 5. Responses Requested: The MEDVAMC requires all the following information and questions answered in this RFI/SS: Questions and information that is not provided shall be considered nonresponsive to the Request for Information and contractor shall not be considered as part of the market research. Please answer all questions. a. Contractors shall provide their point(s) of contact name, address, telephone number, and email address; and the companys business size, and SAM Unique Entity Identification Number. b. Is your company a small business, SDBs, HUBZone, or 8A concern? Please provide proof of qualifications. c. Does your company meet all required four prong factors for the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) per guidance of SBA and 13 C.F.R. § 121.406 Offer must answer all questions below. 1. Does your company exceed the 500 employee alternative size standard for nonmanufacturers? _________ 2. Is your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of products being supplied? __________ 3. Does your company must take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? __________ 4. Does your company supply the end products of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the United States? _____________ d. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code 334310 e. Do you (offer) manufacture the product yourself or a distributor of the items being researched above? f. Are you an authorized distributor/reseller? Provide evidence from original equipment manufacturer (OEM). g. Do you (offer) supply a product manufactured by another domestic small business, if it is a nonmanufacturer? h. Do you (offer) supply the product of any sized manufacturer if SBA has granted a waiver to the nonmanufacturer rule? i. Is your (offer) Buy American Certificate completed in SAM? Please provide evidence with response. j. Is your (offer) Trade Agreement Certificate completed in SAM? Please provide evidence with response. k. Information for the name brand or equal product being requested, is it manufactured outside the US-Domestic non-available? l. Information for the name brand or equal product being requested, is it a foreign manufactured end product under the trade agreement? m. What is your schedule of delivery after receipt of order for the name brand or equal product? n. For the name brand or equal product required, Is your company available under any; Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC) General Services Administration Schedules (GSA) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) If so, please list the contract number for name brand or equal product. o. Provide descriptive literature demonstrating ability to meet all of the requirement/salient characteristics listed if other than brand name product is being offered. Please provide list of contracts for commercial, federal, state, and local governments. Listed contracts shall provide communication on the government requirement illustrating the capability for comparison. to the name brand or equal product meeting the specific requirements per the draft Statement of Work. p. Contractors shall provide an estimated industry pricing for name brand or equal product for market research and budgetary purpose. 6. Opportunity: NCO 16, is seeking information from potential contractors on their ability to provide this service. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR REQUEST INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this Sources Sought in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry. Contractor shall possess the capability to provide all requirements and objectives. 7. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Sources Sought responses are due by Dec 28, 2023 at 10:00 am (CST) via email to rhonda.gibson2@va.gov. All Questions shall be submitted by Dec 27, 2023 at 10:00 pm (CST) via email to rhonda.gibson2@va.gov. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. Public Information will not be provided and shall be utilized to the full extent possible. This a New Requirement. The subject line shall read: 36C25624Q0314-RFI-Sources Sought- SS-DUV-MES DUV Kits Fayetteville, AR 72703. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 5(a) - 5(o). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the Sources Sought. Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as "market research" and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team. This Sources Sought notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. All information contained in this Sources Sought is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. If a solicitation is released, it is will be synopsized on Contracting Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this Sources Sought, or future RFP/RFQ. 8. Contact Information: Contract Specialist, Rhonda Gibson Email address: rhonda.gibson2@va.gov Your responses to this notice are appreciated. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may provide answers, responses and give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence and responses must be furnished in enough detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements.

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