6515--Laser Marking Equipment

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: 36C262-22-Q-1462 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). This is not a solicitation announcement.  This is sources sought synopsis only for market research purposes ONLY. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) for relative to NAICS 339112 sources (size standard of 1000 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this source sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the FedBizOpps or GSA eBuy websites. Responses to this sources

sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this source sought announcement.  The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 22 Contracts Office, is seeking sources to provide: Brand name or Equal Laser marking system for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. If you are interested and can provide the required supplies, please provide the requested information as indicated below. All RFI s must provide the following information in this format: 1. Company Name, Address, Phone Number 2. Point of Contact: Email, Phone Number 3. Company Unique Entity ID (Found at SAM.GOV) 4. Company Business Size (Large, SDVOSB, Small etc.) 5. Estimated Delivery Date 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 or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) 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 type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities regarding the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to brand name or equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to: John.harrison2@va.gov Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 08/19/2022 at 11:00 AM PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, 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. Please provide unofficial pricing. Notice: No remanufactures or gray market items/ supplies will not be acceptable. Interested parties of RFI must be an authorized reseller, distributor, or dealer of the O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Verification can be provided by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. Equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. Salient Characteristics CT0206 Laser Marking Equipment, Installation 1 PG and Training- Base Services Package TOTAL COST: $ This requirement is Brand Name or Equal. The manufacturer is Censis Technologies. The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System currently uses the Censis instrument tracking system, and all offers must be compatible with this system as it is a component of that system. Class 1 desktop laser system for marking surgical instrument requirement -Powered Z-axis with auto focus -Scanning galvo head -Simplified red dot focal system -Fully contained unit that is ready to mark inventory out of the box. -Easy-to-use software interface with presets for marking the various materials commonly used in surgical instrumentation Standard Marking Field (100mm x 100mm) (3.93 x 3.93 ) Standard Max Part Size 12 W x 18.0 L x 9.265 H Markable Materials Titanium, anodized titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, plastics Z-Axis Motorized Z-Axis Base, Auto focus 7 of travel Enclosure Class 1 with Class IV override Laser Type Ytterbium Fiber Wavelength 1062nm +/- 3nm Wattage 20W Frequency Range 30-60kHZ Marking Speed .1 /sec - 60 /sec Pulse Duration 100ns Operative Ambient Air Temperature 7° - 40° C / 45° - 104° F Fume Extraction Fume extraction port for use with fume evacuator Cooling Air Cooled Input Power Requirements Power Sensing 110-240VAC 50/60Hz Aiming Beam (2) Class IIIz/3R Red Diode PC Laptop/Desktop PC Required PC Connection USB Warranty 12 months parts and labor our facility Laser Setup and Training Requirement Scope of Work The Scope of Work for the implementation of a CensiMark laser marking unit includes all planning, execution, and training for the client. Period of Performance The period of performance for the implementation of the Laser unit is between 90-120 days from receipt of purchase order. All work will be scheduled to complete within this timeframe. Any modifications or extensions will be agreed upon between the Vendor and the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. Place of Performance Department of Veterans Affairs VA Loma Linda Healthcare System 11201 Benton Street Warehouse Building 1C05 Loma Linda, CA 92357 Vendor Requirements Planning: Lead a kick-off meeting with key client individuals, such as the client s project manager/leader, sterile processing department manager, Laser Safety Officer and a representative from the hospital s IT department. The vendor assigned project manager will provide an overview of the implementation methodology Work with the client to gather and refine requirements and scope of the project Create and present a detailed project plan including a schedule Execution Phase: Track the ordering of hardware Ship hardware Configure computer for laser unit control Install laser unit and workstation computer in accordance with all facility safety requirements Provide training on operation of the laser unit, marking and commissioning of instruments into Censitrac® Project Handoff/Closure: Present a project closure report (PowerPoint) to client for review and approval Present a project training checklist showing that all training tasks have been completed Client Responsibilities: The hospital will identify key staff individuals as point(s) of contact to assist the vendor with the implementation. The responsibilities of the hospital team include: Ensure facility / department prepared for laser installation and setup Order and install power cabling (if required) Unpack and move laser unit to permanent location prior to onsite engagement Onsite Implementation and Training: Provide staff for up to 32 hours of training during agreed upon time peri Acceptance Criteria The project s acceptance of the implementation will reside with client project sponsor, following the onsite training. Once the training is completed, the vendor will provide a report/presentation for review and approval; the project sponsor will either sign off on the project or reply to the vendor, in writing, advising what tasks must still be accomplished. Other Requirements If required, the vendors project team members will submit security forms to the client for clearance and access badges to the facility. Upon completion of the project these accounts will be clos