6515--3D Prostate Cartography and Biopsy Systemview on SAM.gov

Subject: Sources Sought, 3D Prostate Cartography and Biopsy System for the VA San Francisco Health Care System (VASFHCS) located at 4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to support the procurement of 3D Prostate Cartography and Biopsy System for the VA San Francisco California Health Care System. This notice serves to survey the market in an attempt to ascertain whether or not sources are capable of providing the requested supplies and services. This notice allows potential vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. The sources sought effort is intended to assess industry capabilities and develop/support the intended direction of acquisition planning. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this notice. Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VANCHCS has a requirement for 3D Prostate Cartography and Biopsy System. All Items are Brand-Name or Equal Please see attached Salient Characteristics and Item Worksheet (36C26126Q0951_Items) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates medical devices sold in the United States to assure their safety and effectiveness. Items purchased for use at the Department of Veterans Affairs must be FDA approved. Please be advised that, should a solicitation announcement be published, an Authorized Distributor Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will be required, unless you are the OEM. Instructions: Submit a brief description, two-three (2-3) pages (including cover letter) that demonstrates how your company can provide the requested supplies and services that are required. Include past experience in providing this system to the VA, other Government (Federal or State) agency, or for a private facility. Please specify your availability and your address. PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU HOLD A GSA FEDERAL-SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACT THAT COVERS THESE SERVICES AND, IF SO, THE CONTRACT NUMBER. Provide BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS; (a) Indicate whether…