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This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research.
The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the Department of Veterans Affairs intends on issuing shortly.
The Salt Lake City VA Medical Center, 500 Foothill Drive, SLC, UT 84148 has a requirement for Aortic Grafts to treat patients with thoracic and abdominal aneurysms and aortic conditions such as dissection. The description of the requirement is as follows:
Description and Size of Aortic Grafts*
Quantity
Biforactes 45 CM 22x11MM
2
Biforactes 45 CM 14MMx7MM
2
Biforactes 45 CM 20x10MM
2
Biforactes 45 CM 18MMx9MM
2
Biforactes 45 CM 16MMx8MM
2
Straight 15 CMx6MM
2
Straight 15 CMx8MM
2
Straight 25 CMx18MM
2
Straight 25 CMx20MM
2
Straight 25 CMx22MM
2
Straight 25 CMx24MM
2
Straight 30 CMx16MM
2
Straight 30 CMx14MM
2
Straight 26 MM U/L 30CM
2
Straight 30 CMx08MM
2
Straight 30MM U/L 30 CM
2
Straight 20MM U/L 30 CM
2
Straight 38MM U/L 30 CM
2
Valsalva 15CMx26MM
1
Valsalva 15CMX28MM
1
*These grafts may be very similar to the Gelsoft Plus and Gelweave Products family from Terumo Manufacturer.
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339112 is 1,000 employees.

Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this Sources Sought.
Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the Sources Sought:

a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured?

Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice

b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a small or large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)?

Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice

c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?

The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.
d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:

Vendor Name: ______________________________________________
Point of contact name: ______________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
Telephone number: _________________________________________
Email address: _____________________________________________
Company's business size: _____________________________________________
UEI: _________________________________________________

e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 339112 NAICS code?

f. If this procurement can be fulfill by use of an existing, list the contract number.

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[ ] yes [ ] no If a small business manufacturer (for the NAICS code and size standard), agrees that in the performance of any resulting contract, the concern will comply with the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR §125.6.

[ ] yes [ ] no If a small business nonmanufacturer {500 employees as stated in FAR 52.212-1(a)}, agrees to furnish in the performance of any resulting contract, the product(s) of a small business manufacturer (for the NAICS code and size standard) or producer. For size determination purposes, there can be only one manufacturer of the end product(s) being acquired.

[ ] yes [ ] no - Will furnish the end product(s) manufactured or produced in the United States or its outlying areas.

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Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses.
In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, past experience etc.) to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.

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