This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22, Network Contracting Office for the provision of PIPE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT for the VA LOMA LINDA Healthcare System. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and shall not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation shall not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Small Businesses interested and capable of performing the work. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUB-Zone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUB-Zone business agencies and (g) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. Description: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Integrated Services Network 22, is seeking a contractor to provide Pipe Inspection Equipment with the following specifications. Product specifications: Digital Monitor: RIGID Brand. Voltage 18, Power Source Li-Ion Battery or AC Plug, Connector Type Waterproof, Universal 3-Pin, Overall Length (In.) 14-1/2, Overall Width (In.) 12, Overall Height (In.) 12-1/2, Monitor Size 12.1 In., Monitor System Daylight Readable, Features USB Thumb Drive, Digital Recording Full Frame or Lean Video, Multi Mode for Snapshots, Integrated Microphone And Speaker, For Use With Mfr. Model No. 40008, Includes (2) 18V Li-Ion Batteries and Charger, AC Plug. Pipe Inspection Camera: RIGID brand Reel, Color, Self-Leveling, Pipe Capacity 2 To 12 In, Push Rod Length 200 Ft, Voltage 115, Power Source 12 VDC From Monitor (Not Included), Operating Temp 14 to 122 F, Transmitter Frequency 512 Hz, Cable Connection 33 Ft From Reel To Monitor, Overall Length 32 In, Overall Width 14 In, Overall Height This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 423440. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered and verified with the Vet-Biz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to:
[email protected]. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Chelsea Black, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 12:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on Friday, September 14, 2012.