6515--Hearing Aid Fitting System
ID: 36C26225Q0222Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1e3ba3d13e3f4be2860470de17ae1f91/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from potential suppliers for a Hearing Aid Fitting System as part of a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice (36C26225Q0222). The system must be capable of programming hearing instruments, conducting standard audiometric tests, and connecting with a USB Hub for probe microphone measurements, while also complying with IEC 60601 standards. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the VA's healthcare services for veterans through the acquisition of advanced audiological equipment. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities statements and responses to specific questions by December 11, 2024, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with inquiries directed to Contracting Officer Deronte Reid via email at Deronte.reid@va.gov.

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    Reid, DeronteContracting Officer
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    Deronte.reid@va.gov
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    36C26225Q0222.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcing a Request for Information regarding a Hearing Aid Fitting System. It emphasizes the need for information to facilitate the acquisition process, requesting potential suppliers to answer specific questions detailed in the accompanying attachment. The contracting office is located in Long Beach, California, and inquiries should be directed to Contracting Officer Deronte Reid via email. The submission deadline for responses is December 11, 2024, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with a potential focus on servicing the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The notice, being part of government procurement efforts, indicates an interest in collecting market information from vendors to inform future contracting decisions. Interested parties are directed to review the attached document for further details and guidance.
    RFI_SSN Description - Hearing Aid Fitting System - Q0222.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice (36C26225Q0222) to identify potential sources for a Hearing Aid Fitting System that meets specific requirements and specifications. This notice is not a solicitation but seeks information for planning and acquisition decisions. The required system must program hearing instruments, conduct standard audiometric tests, connect with a USB Hub for probe microphone measurements, and comply with IEC 60601 standards. The RFI includes a brand-name product from Natus Medical Inc. and outlines detailed questions aimed at assessing respondants' capabilities and compliance with procurement regulations, such as the Buy American Act and the Non-Manufacturer rule. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities statements, feedback on specifications, business size classifications, and pricing information by August 1, 2024. This initiative highlights the VA's ongoing effort to modernize healthcare services for veterans through advanced audiological equipment.
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