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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: 36C262-23-Q-0913. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. 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 ANNOUNCMENT.  This is a sources sought synopsis 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.Â

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: Surgical Drill bits for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System.

Please provide the requested information as indicated below.Â

All RFI s must provide the following information:
(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) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or
equivalent product/solution)?
(6) What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items?
(7) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller of 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?
(8) 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.
(9) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or another federal contract
holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?
(10) 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
(11) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes
(12) Estimated Delivery Date.
(13) Please provide unofficial pricing.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to: John.harrison2@va.gov
Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 05/05/2023 at 4:00 PM 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. If a response to the solicitation is not received by the government representative listed above, the vendor will not be considered for award. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

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.

Brand Name listed for comparison purposes only.
This Purchase Request is brand name or equal.
Brand name: Midas Rex mr8

MR8-AF02 1 ATT MR8 FOOTED F2 B-1 2.4MM 3 EA
MR8-AF01 2 ATT MR8 FOOTED F1 B-5 2.4MM 3 EA
MR8-AD03 3 ATT MR8 PERFORATOR DRIVER 1000 RPM 3 EA
MR8-AT10ADK 4 ATT MR8 TELESCOPING BASE ANGLE DOUBLE LK 3 EA
MR8-AA07 5 ATT MR8 07CM ANGLED 2.4MM 3 EA
MR8-AA09 6 ATT MR8 09CM ANGLED 3.2MM 3 EA
MR8-AA14 7 ATT MR8 14CM ANGLED 3.2MM 3 EA
MR8-ASMC14 8 ATT MR8 14CM METAL CUTTER 3.2MM 3 EA
MR8-TT12CMIS 9 TUBE MR8 12CM TELESCOPING CURVE 3 EA

TOTAL COST: $
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Must feature streamlined attachment profiles for improved visibility
Must have adjustable tool exposure lengths
Must have handpiece engineered to reduce vibration
Must include a light ergonomic design and enhance motor technology for longer drilling
Must accommodate a variety of spine procedures using high-speed drilling
Must have a lower operating temperature, less chatter, and better cutting performance.

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