6632--Natus Clinical Audiometers Brand Name or Equal to
ID: 36C26025Q0473Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS, MEDICAL LABORATORY USE (6632)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/14defd2d23284fd791617e0b6f4b9b09/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide clinical audiometers, specifically looking for "brand name or equal" products to support the Portland VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to gather information on the capabilities of Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and other potential suppliers, with specific requirements for the audiometers including compatibility with Otosuite, various testing capabilities, and essential components for audiometric examinations. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and a courtesy market research quote to Maureen Sundstrom at Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov by 10:00 AM PST on April 24, 2025, as this notice serves as a preliminary market research step and is not a request for quotes or a commitment to issue a solicitation.

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    Maureen SundstromContract Specialist
    Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on qualified vendors for providing clinical audiometers, specifically seeking "brand name or equal" products. This request is a preliminary step for market research to gauge the capabilities of Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and other potential suppliers. Responses are due by April 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST, and should include company information, NAICS classifications, and proof of status as a small business or an authorized distributor. The notice outlines specific product requirements, including compatibility with Otosuite, various testing capabilities, and essential components for audiometric examination. Additionally, manufacturers must offer new equipment with a minimum one-year warranty, and provide detailed information on the manufacturing location. The intent is to assess the market and prepare for a possible future solicitation, with the expectation that all interested parties are registered in the System Award Management (SAM). Overall, the notice serves as a non-binding inquiry aimed at identifying potential suppliers for the acquisition of audiometric equipment for VA facilities.
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