PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR (38) VARIOUS LASERS

Request for Information (RFI)

Services

Preventative Maintenance on (38) Lasers at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD)

 

DISCLAIMER

THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI.

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Solicitation, an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in this announcement.  This RFI is a request for interested parties to describe their product, technical capabilities, and delivery as well as demonstrated tools and processes.  All information received in response to this RFI marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly.  Responses to the RFI will not be returned and Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review.  Whatever information is provided in response to this RFI will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for determining how to proceed in the acquisition process for NMCSD.  In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and to assist NMCSD in determining if a future contract effort can be competitively awarded and/or awarded on a Full and Open Competition basis.  The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this effort is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with the Small Business Size Standard of $34 millions of dollars.  If the Government decides to award a contract for this or related effort, a solicitation will be published and posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website.  The Government will use this information solely to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement.  The Government is interested in all small business concerns.

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Preventive Medicine needs to repair and maintain 38 Lasers.  Most applications for these Lasers are Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, and other outpatient clinics. Twice a year, preventive maintenance is necessary. Medical Laser offers unparalleled precision and minimally invasive nature, leading to shorter recovery times and fewer complications They are versatile, used across various medical fields, and help reduce bleeding by cauterizing vessels during procedures. Additionally, lasers promote quicker healing and less scarring, enhancing overall patient outcomes. Their effectiveness in treating difficulty conditions further underscores their importance in this facility.

BACKGROUND

Respondents should identify their service capabilities that would help fulfill the current specified requirements.  The information gathered, if deemed successful, will be used to formulate final requirements, which may subsequently be posted as a solicitation for competitive bids.  The description below outlines the minimum requirements for Preventive Maintenance on (38) Lasers to be performed at NMCSD.

REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: This RFI is only soliciting information on Preventive Maintenance to 38 Lasers that can meet the requirements located in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED

All vendors with qualifying services are invited to submit a Capability Statement and contact information.  The Capability Statement should discuss the service's capabilities as they relate to the potential requirements.  Vendors with a GSA schedule shall provide the contract number of that schedule and the expiration date as well as product NAICS codes.  All items should be clearly identified if they are scheduled items or open market items.

All questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted ONLY by email to the Contract Specialist at dernell.w.wade.civ@health.mil 

Questions must be received by 12pm PST by 13 Nov 2024.

Please submit responses via email in Microsoft Office format by 12PM (PST) 19 Nov 2024. No mailing responses will be accepted.

All Questions must be submitted via email prior to close of business 13 Nov 2024.  Answers will be posted as a separate attachment on 14 Nov 2024.

Finally, please indicate if the Vendor is a small business under the subject NAICS.

NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation, and NMCSD may contact one or more respondents for clarifications to enhance the Government's understanding. This announcement is Government market research, and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses.

 

Contracting Office Address:

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA)

Western Healthcare Operations Contracting Division  - Bravo Branch / San Diego

Primary Point of Contact:

Dernell Wade

Dernell.w.wade.civ@health.mil