6515--564-25-2-801-0013 Drying Cabinet (VA-25-00046235)
ID: 36C25625Q0458Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9f589e301e74449a858148188db855b1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential vendors for the procurement of a drying cabinet, specifically the DDC100101XL model, as part of solicitation number 36C25625Q0458. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gather vendor capabilities and product specifications to inform an upcoming procurement strategy, which may include small business set-asides. The drying cabinet is crucial for maintaining the quality of medical supplies and equipment, featuring specifications such as tempered glass doors, stainless-steel drip pans, precise temperature control, and a countdown timer. Interested parties must submit their responses by February 27, 2025, and can contact Contract Specialist Stephanie Watts at Stephanie.Watts@va.gov or 601-362-4471 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie WattsContract Specialist
    (601) 362-4471
    Stephanie.Watts@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0458_1.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a drying cabinet related to solicitation number 36C25625Q0458. The notice aims to gather information from potential vendors regarding their capabilities and products. The response deadline is set for February 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, and interested parties are encouraged to submit their information by this date. The contracting office is located in Jackson, MS, with the delivery point for the product at the Fayetteville Veterans Healthcare of the Ozarks in Arkansas. The request follows standard protocols for government procurement, categorized under product service code 6515 and NAICS code 339113. Additional details regarding specifications are provided in an attached file labeled as RFI - Sources Sought. The document emphasizes the importance of vendor input for enhancing service delivery to veterans.
    RFI - Sources Sought.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) as a sources sought notice for a drying cabinet, designated DDC100101XL. This notice is purely investigative and does not constitute a formal solicitation. The purpose is to gather information on potential vendors for an upcoming procurement strategy, which could involve small business set-asides or other acquisition methods. The drying cabinet specifications include specific dimensions, structural features like tempered glass doors and stainless-steel drip pans, and operational functionalities such as precise temperature control and a countdown timer. Respondents are required to provide detailed information about manufacturing origins, business classifications (small or large), distributor status, qualifications, and any applicable government contract affiliations. Additionally, they are encouraged to submit estimated market pricing for the item. The RFI responses are due by February 27, 2025, and will assist the Veterans Health Care System in evaluating market competition and pricing for their procurement efforts. Interested parties must avoid proprietary markings and can contact Stephanie Watts for further clarification.
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