This is a Request for Information this is not a Request for Quote. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified vendors with special interest. No solicitation is being issued now. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The appropriate NAICS Code is 337910 Mattress Manufacturing (please annotate different NAICS if applicable) The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, and the VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY anticipate a purchase order for the following: MFG Blue Chip Medical Products - Mattress 0001 25 each ~ 9600-84-DLO Mattress Digital Supreme Air Pump with lock out and fallback from static to alternating 20 minutes with 16.5 power cord with 36 X 84inch 0002 05 each ~ 9600-42-DLO Mattress Digital Supreme Air Pump with lock out and fallback from static to alternating 20 minutes with 16.5 power cord with 42 X 80inch Salient Characteristics: Low air loss/alternating therapy pressure redistribution mattress system two modes (alternating/static) dual bladder design to support patient in power outage integrated heel section evacuation handles audio alarm for power failure CPR deflate valve anti-microbial, fluid resistance, fire retardant (CA Tech Bulletin #117) spring loaded rubber footboard brackets transport locking device 120v pump ten minute cycle time weight capacity 350lb Mattress Cover Cleaning Requirements - Quaternary Wipe down (Properly Diluted) ~ Phenolic Wipe down (Properly Diluted) ~ 8-10% Bleach/Water Wipe down (Properly Diluted) This procurement would be for new items only; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. FOB - destination Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. If the offeror is quoting/offering or equal items, the offeror must clearly identify the exact make, model, manufacturer and item description (and picture) for each line item to be considered. Quotes/offerors that do not provide an adequate description of how the equal product meets the salient characteristics will not be considered. Documentation that confirms the company is registered and is the required socio-economic category in the System for Award Management (SAM). Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) offerors must be verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) at the time of submission of proposal. Failure to be verified will result in the offeror s proposal to be deemed non-responsive. Responses should address how you will meet the Government's needs and provide a brief capability statement. All vendors that are interested in meeting this requirement are asked to submit the following information as well: 1) Company Name: 2) Company Address: 3) DUNS Number: 4) Company POC Name: 5) Company POC Phone: 6) Company POC Email: 7) Business type: (Large, Small, Woman-Owned, VOSB/SDVOSB, etc.): Please identify your company's small business size standard and applicable NAICS code. For more information refer to http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards. Note: If claiming SDVOSB or VOSB, the firm must be registered and CVE verified in VetBiz Registry http://www.vetbiz.gov/; also include VetBiz certification. (Non-Manufacturer rules apply) A formal RFQ may be issued upon receipt of information pertaining to this Sources Sought Notice. If you are capable of meeting the requirement, please send your responses via email NLT 4:00pm EST on Thursday, August 2, 2018 to Denise Edmonds, Purchasing Agent, at
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