65 -- Sources Sought for Starkey SB1 and MT-80 SP or Equivalent

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Denver Distribution Center is announcing a source sought for hearing aid/body aids with the following salient characteristics: Starkey SB1 and MT-80 SP Power Body aid brand name or equivalent: • Three trimmers for output, gain, and tone • Adaptable to bone conduction receiver • M-MT-T switch • Easily accessible battery compartment • High performance telecoil • Numbered volume control SB1 or equivalent ANSI S3.22-1987 Frequency range 200-3000 Hz Peak Gain 93 dB HFA Full On Gain 84 dB Peak SSPL90 152 dB HFA SSPL90 145 dB Distortion 500 Hz 15% 800 Hz 10% 1600 Hz 5% EIN <26 dB Size (approx): 66mm x 81mm x 21mm MT 80 SP or equivalent ANSI S3.22-1987 Frequency range 420-3400 Hz Peak Gain 92 dB HFA Full On Gain 88 dB Peak SSPL90 152 dB HFA SSPL90 148 dB Distortion 500 Hz 18% 800 Hz 6.5% 1600 Hz 1% EIN <24 dB Size (approx): 71mm x 53mm x 23mm This notice is a request for information of possible sources for the aforementioned product name brand or equivalents. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Responses must include sufficient documentation to allow this office to evaluate the possibility of your firm to submit a valid proposal. The determination to open competition based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. If a solicitation is issued, no additional synopsis will be published. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NAICS 334510. All responses must be submitted in writing no later than August 19, 2004 at 4:00 P.M. MST. Telephone request will not be honored.