6515--Body Composition Analysis Scale ***BRAND NAME OR EQUAL***

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is intended strictly for market research. The Department of Veterans Affairs Harlingen Medical HealthCare Center is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified businesses to provide "brand name or equal" Body Composition Analysis Scales. This is a Request for Information (RFI) and not a solicitation for proposals.

• Procurement of Body Composition Analysis Scales.

• The scales are intended for use in shared wellness rooms and a Lifestyle Medicine NP treatment room across four locations: Harlingen, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Laredo.

• The proposed body mass analyzers will support patient weight loss and management services.

• The government intends to award a contract for the purchase of Body Composition Analysis Scales.

• The specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not stated in this notice.

• This is a market research notice; responses are requested to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.

• A solicitation is not currently available. If issued, it will be announced on Federal Business Opportunities (fbo.gov) or GSA E-Buy.

• Responses to this notice are separate from any future solicitation response.

• The market survey aims to identify qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and other large businesses.

• The NAICS code is 339112 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

• The specific product requested is the INBODY 380 PACKAGE (SKU I9P900003), which includes the scale, result sheets, tissue, USB, printer, posters, and a 1-year warranty.

• The vendor shall deliver to VA Harlingen Healthcare Center, Receiving Dock, 2601 Veterans Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550.

• The vendor will not have access to VA Desktop computers or online government resources, nor protected Patient Health Information (PHI).

Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only, intended for market research to determine the availability and capability of qualified businesses to provide Body Composition Analysis Scales. It is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations. The Department of Veterans Affairs Harlingen Medical HealthCare Center in Harlingen, Texas, is seeking information on potential sources for this equipment.

• Product: Body Composition Analysis Scale (Brand Name or Equal)

• Quantity: 4 units

• Specific Item Mentioned: INBODY 380 PACKAGE (SKU I9P900003), including results sheets, tissue, USB, printer, posters, and a 1-year warranty.

• Product Requirements: Stand-alone capability, portable, enhanced segmental analysis, ECW/TBW – Phase Angle – Whole Body analysis, body composition history option, customizable results, embedded barcode scanner, printable results via integrated printer, and commercial-grade construction.

• Delivery Location: VA Harlingen Healthcare Center (HCC), Receiving Dock, 2601 Veterans Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550.

• Product Service Code: 6515

• NAICS Code: 339112 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)

• This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. Responses will be used for market research and acquisition planning.

• A solicitation is not currently available. If issued, it will be announced on fbo.gov or GSA E-Buy.

• The government is seeking information from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and large businesses.

• Responses will help determine the appropriate acquisition method, including potential set-asides.

• The document includes a Statement of Work (SOW) detailing the effort required for procurement and delivery.

• Vendors will not have access to VA computers or patient health information (PHI).