46--water filters

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 646 (VAPHS) is conducting a sources sought for the items below. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this Market Research and Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified firms that can supply the items listed as well as to find potential substitute/comparable goods. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the government in making appropriate acquisition decisions. The Government will not pay for any material provided in response to this synopsis nor return the data provided. Overview: VAPHS is conducting a sources sought for point-of-use filters which are designed to remove pathogens from the water supply. The filters needed are: AQ31F1SA Pall-Aquasafe Water Filter Faucet (with smooth outlet) AQF4A Pall-Aquasafe Disposable Shower Head Filter AQINA Pall-Aquasafe In-Line Filter Responses are requested with the following information: o if your company can provide an exact match of these items o possible substitute good that will provide the same results as the items listed above o information about substitute goods to include user manuals, website links, product specifications… o which pathogens the substitute filters remove. Responses should be submitted to Erik Whitaker, Contract Specialist, via email at [email protected] 412-822-3757.