6515--Prosthetic Hand/Foot Tools
ID: 36C26025Q0216Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/304248a15678450991f4f90126ee7cf6/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to supply prosthetic hand and foot tools for the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center located in Spokane, WA. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information on the availability and capabilities of potential suppliers, particularly focusing on Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), to provide medical-grade surgical stainless steel instruments that are new and not manufactured in Pakistan. Interested vendors are required to submit a capability statement, proof of manufacture or authorized distributorship, and a courtesy quote by 3:00 PM PST on January 31, 2025, to Tracy Heath at tracy.heath@va.gov. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to purchase or a request for quotes.

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    Tracy HeathContract Specialist
    (253) 888-4903
    tracy.heath@va.gov
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    36C26025Q0216.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information regarding the availability of vendors for a supply contract related to prosthetic hand/foot tools for the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA. This Sources Sought Notice is intended for market research and aims to identify capable small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Interested vendors must provide details about their business size, capability statement, and proof of manufacture or authorized distributorship. The VA requires medical-grade surgical stainless steel instruments, emphasizing that products must be new and not manufactured in Pakistan. A list of specific instrument part numbers and quantities needed is included. Vendors are encouraged to submit a courtesy quote and complete the attached Buy American Certificate. This notice is not a request for a quote or a commitment to purchase, but it informs potential suppliers about the VA's requirements and assists in determining set-aside opportunities.
    S02 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE.docx
    The document outlines the requirements for the Buy American Certificate, which stipulates that Offerors must certify that their end products are domestic, with specific exceptions noted in the provisions. Key points include the necessity for Offerors to identify any foreign end products and indicate if they exceed 55% domestic content, barring certain commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. Additionally, Offerors are required to list domestic end products that contain critical components. Defined terms such as "domestic end product," "foreign end product," and "critical component" are referenced to clarify the obligations under this certification. The Government will evaluate submitted offers based on the policies stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulation part 25. Overall, this document serves as a compliance framework to promote domestic manufacturing in government procurement processes while providing clear guidelines for Offerors to follow when submitting bids.
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