1. Title: (3) Brand Name or Equal Eclipse Ci-E LED Microscope(s) Package (MBA93000) and (1) Brand Name or Equal Ci-L Basic Ergo Binocular Package (MBA950LP) 2. Purpose: The Michael E. Debakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located at 2002 Holcombe Boulevard. Houston, Texas, hereby issues the following Sources Sought to Request Information (RFI) with the intent of determining the contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications of potential businesses, nonmanufacturer rule compliance, Buy American Act compliance, Trade Agreement compliance and estimated industry pricing information for market research and estimated budgetary purpose for the name brand or equal product. Contractor shall provide all shipping, installation (if required), equipment, personnel, labor and testing for name brand or equal product. This Sources Sought is published for market research purposes. This Sources Sought will be used to determine if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate. Government anticipates competitive, firm fixed price contract. Please review this announcement, respond to questions below and review all attachments in their entirety. Government request that interested offerors complete all questions below, provide required documentation, descriptive literature and authorization letter as described below. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement. 3. Objective: To find qualified and certified contractors with the capability to (3) Brand Name or Equal Eclipse Ci-E LED Microscope(s) Package (MBA93000) and (1) Brand Name or Equal Ci-L Basic Ergo Binocular Package (MBA950LP). Qty Product Number Description 3 MBA93000 ECLIPSE CI-E MAIN BODY , Ci-E Stand, LED, w/Mot 6x nosepiece w/slot,Controller, L & R Cond focus, Accepts LH or RH stage (Req Power cord) 3 MBC91115 C-CSR1S RGHT HANDLE CERAMIC STG 1S HLDR - 181mm Low, Profile Advanced Ergonomic Design. Mechanical, Gear-Driven for Precision and Touch. Adjustable X and Y User-Defined Tension and Height Controls. Stainless Steel slide holder 3 MBL99300 CI-C-E MOTORIZED SWING-OUT CONDENSER 6 79035 Power Cord 120V, Lead Free 3 CI-NS NOSEPIECE CI-NS Spacer MBP91705 With Service Fee For Motorized Nosepiece 3 MBN91921 C-AS Gout Analyzer slider for MBP71325, MBP99400 & Ci-E Motorized Nosepiece (45 ° rotation) Use w/ Gout MBB75380 3 MBB75380 C-TP Polarizer with Red Tint plate for Gout testing(for Eclipse) 6 MXA22129 C-FK Extended fine focus Knob for Ci and NI 3 MRL00012 CFI60 Plan Achromat Ultra Wide 1x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.04, W.D 3.2mm, F.O.V 25mm 3 MRD00025 CFI60 Plan Apochromat Lambda 2x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.1, W.D. 8.5mm, F.O.V. 25mm 3 MRH00045 CFI PLAN FLUOR 4X NA 0.13 WD 17.2MM CH 3 MRH00105 CFI PLAN FLUOR 10X NA 0.3 WD 16MM CH 3 MRH00201 CFI60 Plan Fluor 20x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.5, W.D. 2.1mm, F.O.V. 25mm, DIC, Spring Loaded 3 MRH00401 CFI60 Plan Fluor 40x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.75, W.D. 0.66mm, F.O.V. 25mm, DIC, Spring Loaded 3 MRH00602 CFI60 Plan Fluor 60x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.85, W.D. 0.31-0.4mm, F.O.V. 25mm, DIC, Correction Collar 0.1-0.23mm, Spring Loaded 3 MRH01902 CFI60 Plan Fluor 100x Oil Immersion Objective Lens, N.A. 1.3, W.D. 0.16mm, F.O.V. 25mm, DIC 3 MBB75141 Y-THPL LED Pointer Unit w/ Red-Green filter slider (accessory for Dual-view and Multi-view units) (Req AC Adapter MBF81001) 3 MBF81001 TH-AC2 AC ADAPTER FOR LED POINTER 3 MBB93800 C-TE2 ERGONOMIC BINOCULAR TUBE - Tilt adjustment from 10 to 30 degrees, Telescopic adjustment up to 40mm, Built-in Integrated Camera Port w/ Parfocalizing Ring and Centering Screws with beamspliter 100/0, 50/50 6 MAK10110 CFI 10X EYEPIECE F.N. 22MM-NC - Dual Diopter adjustable for both right and left eye - required for proper objective par-focal adjustment. 3 MBB75110 Y-THS Teaching unit for side-by-side observation type B 3 MBB75150 Y-THPS Support for side-by-side observation unit Qty Product Number Description 1 MBA950LP CI-L Basic Ergo Binocular Package consisting of Ci-L Main Body with LED Illumination, C-TE2 Ergonomic Binocular Head with Tilting and Telescoping feature, (2ea) CFI 10x FN22 eyepieces, (2ea) 10mm HighEyecups, C-N Sextuple Nosepiece ESD, C-CSR1S Right Hand Ceramic Stagewith Single Slide Holder (1S) and Dust Cover 1 79035 Power Cord 120V, Lead Free 1 MBL71105 CC-Abbe Condenser, Dry Type, NA 0.90, OD 1.9mm (Objectives 4x-100x) 1 MRH00045 CFI PLAN FLUOR 4X NA 0.13 WD 17.2MM CH 1 MRH00105 CFI PLAN FLUOR 10X NA 0.3 WD 16MM CH 1 MRH00201 CFI60 Plan Fluor 20x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.5, W.D. 2.1mm, F.O.V. 25mm, DIC, Spring Loaded 1 MRH00401 CFI60 Plan Fluor 40x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.75, W.D. 0.66mm, 9.32 F.O.V. 25mm, DIC, Spring Loaded 1 MXA20750 C-OA 15MM Objective Adapter allows CFI45 Epi Plan Objective Lenses to be used on CFI60 Nosepieces (BD and Universal also require Nikon #83916) 1 MXK37397 Object Marker Refill (Purple Ink) 1 MBW10020 Object Marker Purple Ink (Requires MXA20750 Objective Adapter when usingCFi60 Objectives) 1 MBB75150 Y-THPS Support for side-by-side observation unit 1 MBB75141 Y-THPL LED Pointer Unit w/ Red-Green filter slider (accessory for Dual-view and Multi-view units) (Req AC Adapter MBF81001) 1 79035 Power Cord 120V, Lead Free 2 MAK10110 CFI 10X EYEPIECE F.N. 22MM-NC - Dual Diopter adjustable for both right and left eye - required for proper objective par-focaladjustment. 4. Place of Performance: Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System 400 Veterans Avenue Bldg. 26 Warehouse Biloxi, MS 39531 5. Responses Requested: The MEDVAMC requires all the following information and questions answered in this RFI/SS: Questions and information that is not provided shall be considered nonresponsive to the Request for Information and contractor shall not be considered as part of the market research. a. Contractors shall provide their point(s) of contact name, address, telephone number, and email address; and the company's business size, and SAM Unique Entity Identification Number. b. Is your company a small business, SDBs, HUBZone, or 8A concern? Please provide proof of qualifications. c. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code 333314? d. Do you (Contractor) manufacture the product itself or a distributor of the items being researched above? e. Are you an authorized distributor/reseller? Provide evidence from original equipment manufacturer (OEM). f. Do you (Contractor) supply a product manufactured by another domestic small business, if it is a nonmanufacturer? g. Do you (Contractor) supply the product of any sized manufacturer if SBA has granted a waiver to the nonmanufacturer rule? h. Is your (Contractor) Buy American Certificate completed in SAM? Please provide evidence with response. i. Is your (Contractor) Trade Agreement Certificate completed in SAM? Please provide evidence with response. j. Information for the name brand or equal product being requested, is it manufactured outside the US-Domestic non-available? k. Information for the name brand or equal product being requested, is it a foreign manufactured end product under the trade agreement? l. What is your schedule of delivery after receipt of order for the name brand or equal product? m. For the name brand or equal product required, Is your company available under any; Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC) General Services Administration Schedules (GSA) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) If so, please list the contract number for name brand or equal product. n. Provide descriptive literature demonstrating ability to meet all of the requirement/salient characteristics listed if other than brand name product is being offered. Please provide list of contracts for commercial, federal, state, and local governments. Listed contracts shall provide communication on the government requirement illustrating the capability for comparison. to the name brand or equal product meeting the specific requirements per the draft Statement of Work. o. Contractors shall provide an estimated industry pricing for name brand or equal product for market research and budgetary purpose. 6. Opportunity: The MEDVAMC, is seeking information from potential contractors on their ability to provide this service. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR REQUEST INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this Sources Sought in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry. Contractor shall possess the capability to provide all requirements and objectives. 7. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Sources Sought responses are due by July 08, 2022 at 10:00 am (CST) via email to
[email protected]. All Questions shall be submitted by July 2, 2022 at 12:00 pm (CST) via email to
[email protected]. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. Public Information will not be provided and shall be utilized to the full extent possible. This a New Requirement. The subject line shall read: 36C25622Q1128-RFI-Sources Sought- (3) Brand Name or Equal Eclipse Ci-E LED Microscope(s) Package (MBA93000) and (1) Brand Name or Equal Ci-L Basic Ergo Binocular Package (MBA950LP). NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 5(a) - 5(o). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the Sources Sought. Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as "market research" and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team. This Sources Sought notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. All information contained in this Sources Sought is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. If a solicitation is released, it is will be synopsized on Contracting Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this Sources Sought, or future RFP/RFQ. 8. Contact Information: Contract Specialist, Albert Kelly Email address:
[email protected] Your responses to this notice are appreciated. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may provide answers, responses and give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence and responses must be furnished in enough detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements.