6515--Q-NRG+ METABOLIC MONITOR
ID: 36C26025Q0092Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/184d4994808e4e57b875cc9b1de0c0b1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential suppliers for the Q-NRG+ Metabolic Monitor, which is essential for measuring resting energy expenditure in various patient scenarios. The VA is particularly interested in equipment that complies with the Buy American Act and is seeking responses from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other qualified suppliers capable of meeting the specified requirements. Interested vendors must submit their company details and a capability statement by December 5, 2024, to Contract Specialist Phillip Folger at phillip.folger@va.gov, as the procurement is intended as a firm-fixed-price contract with specific delivery and warranty requirements. The VA reserves the right to determine the acquisition method based on the responses received, emphasizing its commitment to sourcing from qualified businesses, especially those owned by veterans.

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    Phillip FolgerContract Specialist
    (360) 816-2790
    phillip.folger@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the Network Contracting Office 20, issued a Sources Sought Notice for the Q-NRG+ Metabolic Monitor, seeking information from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and other qualified suppliers. The notice aims to gather market research data regarding the availability and capability of businesses to provide the specified equipment compliant with the Buy American Act. Interested vendors must respond by December 5, 2024, with their company details and a capability statement addressing the salient characteristics of the metabolic monitor. Features required include measurement of resting energy expenditure in various patient scenarios, portability, quick results, and ease of calibration. The procurement is intended as a firm-fixed-price contract, with clearly outlined delivery and warranty requirements. The VA reserves the right to determine the acquisition method based on responses received, and there is no obligation for a contract award following this announcement. This initiative emphasizes the VA's commitment to sourcing from qualified businesses, particularly those owned by veterans, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and standards.
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