Altoona VAMC Artificial Limb and Orthotic Services

The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre- Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes or proposals: however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA 16602 has a base plus four year requirement to furnish artificial limbs and orthoses to eligible Veterans requiring them. General Requirements: Artificial limbs, parts and repairs must be procured, fabricated and issued to eligible beneficiaries by prescription from a designated physician assigned to the Amputee Clinic Team or from the Prosthetic Representative in accordance with the policies and procedures outlined in the Provision of Prosthetic and Rehabilitative Items and Services (PARIS) Regulation and VHA Directive 2012-020. Contractor shall not add or substitute components or alter the beneficiary s limb prescription in any way without prior approval and written authority from the VA Amputee Clinic Team Prosthetic Representative or designee. Veterans who are eligible for Orthotic services may be provided with arch supports, shoe modifications, functional foot orthotics, depth inlay shoes, healing shoes, custom-made orthopedic shoes, and alternative footwear. Footwear and modifications must be prescribed by the appropriate VAMC clinician and in accordance with the 1173 Handbook and the PAVE Directive. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona, PA 16602 ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV. Responses to this notice shall include: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address DUNS Number CAGE Code Tax ID Number ** Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered: http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 339112: 1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 339112? YES ______ NO ______ 2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______ 5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______ 6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______ 7. Do you have a GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______ Schedule Number: ___________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organizations ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and email address. Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Keri Hester via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT. Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to: Keri Hester Contract Specialist keri.hester1@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Friday, January 5th, 2024 at 16:00 pm EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Brochure/Specification Sheet for the product offered as well as indicating the brand.