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SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION
This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334510 (size standard 1,250). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide an Ultrasound System that meets the following salient characteristics and specifications for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System.

**Manufacture is Welch Allyn**
Item #
Description/Part Number*
Qty
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777-PM2WCX-US
Welch Allyn Green Series 777 Integrated Wall System for
Connex® Spot Monitor (CSM) or Spot Vital Signs 4400 Device
(Spot) with PanOptic Basic LED Ophthalmoscope,
MacroView Basic LED Otoscope, and Ear Specula Dispenser
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Salient Characteristics
Basic Characteristics:
It needs to include features such as a monitor, blood pressure cuff, SpO2, stand, holder for Sanitation products.
The device must include manual entry are well as automatic readings.
The stand should have a five-wheel independent steerage for portability.
The monitor should be used independent of the portable stand.
The model must include USB ports and removable battery for ease of connectivity for other devise and probability.
Color should be white and blue to match the other units that are on the site.

Wall mounted Vital Sign Holder
Must have a plate on wall to hold vital sign accessory s
Ear Specula Dispenser
PanOptic Basic LED Ophthalmoscope
LED Otoscope
Color should be white and blue to match the other units that are on the site.
It needs to include features such as a monitor, blood pressure cuff, SpO2

Monitor
Must be able to perform
Blood Pressure
SpO2
Thermometer
Vivid color touch screen
Quick charge for batteries
Indicator for remaining battery life.
Standard medical grade power cord
Use Connex Vitals Management Software
Two-way wireless communication
Displays patients ID s
Be able to document for later transcription
Has to protect patient information
Automated patient information deletion
Color should be white and blue to match the other units that are on the site.
The device must include manual entry are well as automatic readings.
The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.
If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:
(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?
(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?
(3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?
(4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).
(5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
(6) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number.
(7) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?
(8) Please provide general pricing of your products/solution for market research purposes.
(9) Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?
(10) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.
(11) Please provide your SAM Identification Number.
(12) Please provide a list of detail requirements and drawings.
*** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Carlo.manuel@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Monday, February 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

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