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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 at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104 is seeking potential sources for the following Requirement:
Lead Aprons for Interventional Radiology
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
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Lead Aprons
Interventional Radiology
The awarded contractor shall provide sixteen (16) lightweight tailored fitted lead aprons to the CMC VAMC MIIR service. Each lead apron shall be tailored fitted to the person for use. The Vendor will also bring samples of lead aprons and lead safety glasses with prescription options. The vendor will take measurements of each individual, so a tailored fit is made for each person for the purpose of correct sizing and needs.
All Lead Aprons shall be of the type equal to the following and options should include:
Vest/ Kilt, Full wrap around or full frontal based on the use, thyroid shield with magnetic closure, waist belt, and suspenders. Vest should have both options available: partial overlap vest and/or stretch hook and loop closure.
All Lead Aprons shall be made of lead equivalent to 0.5mm lead in the front and 0.35mm back. (e.g., 0.25 mm over lapping in the front equals 0.5mm coverage.)
Thyroid shields will be attached w/tether ring to the Lead Apron, 0.5mm lead.
Shoulder lift attachment and suspender option will be provided upon request and option should be made available
Attached waist belt
All name tags shall be embroidered above the left breast pocket. No other embroidery or badges, etc. is required.
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ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
3900 Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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
SAM UEI Number
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) 315990:

1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 315990? 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 Jennifer Beiswenger via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT.

Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to:

Jennifer Beiswenger
Contract Specialist
Jennifer.Beiswenger@va.gov
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Friday , February 17th at 12:00 pm EST.
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