6515--CLITORAL THERAPY DEVICE (CTD)

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Contract Opportunity

NOTICE OF ACTION: This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information. The
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Acquisition Operations, Strategic
Acquisition Center (SAC) is seeking potential vendors capable of providing an uninterrupted supply of Clitoral Therapy Device (CTD) and Accessories for In Home Use (see minimum technical requirements) under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. This requirement is for a commercial off the shelf item. This is an enterprise strategic effort.

MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following are the Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) as identified by the Integrated Product Team (IPT) for CTDs. The MTRs are based on the clinical needs of impaired patient population receiving care in VA medical facilities.

Battery-Operated Clitoral Therapy Device System hand-held for female sexual dysfunction. The CTD system shall include at a minimum the below components:
Battery-operated, FDA approved device with a single hand dial and vacuum port
46 reusable silicone clitoral cups
2 Extenders a soft plastic tube that connects to the device and clitoral cup to increase control and use of the device
AAA Batteries
Water Soluble Gel
Written instruction manual in both English and Spanish
Access to video instructions
Warranty: a standard commercial warranty on at least the battery-operated device for a minimum of one year.
Toll Free number for Customer Support: the contractor shall provide a toll-free number to reach a live representative to assist with trouble shooting, use of the device, general customer service. This number shall be staffed a minimum of eight hours a day, Monday-Friday.

Replacement Parts. The below components must be available for replacement as medically necessary for appropriate functioning.
21 reusable silicone clitoral cup packages
2-pack extender package

INFORMATION REQUESTED: Interested parties should submit a capability statement
that provides the following information:

1. Business Size:
Type of Business of Prime Contractor (Check all applicable boxes)
Large
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Small (Check type of Small Business Below, if applicable)
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Small Disadvantaged Business (SBA Certified)
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Women-Owned Small Business
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HUB Zone Small Business (SBA Certified)
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Veteran Owned Small Business*
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Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business*
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8(a) Small Business (SBA Certified)
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*If SDVOSB or VOSB indicate if your company is certified in VetBiz (vip.vetbiz.gov) repository.
2. Does your company maintain any Schedule Contracts (e.g., GSA, GWAC etc.)?
If so, list where the required supplies are offered (please provide the contract number, expiration date, and Government point of contact).

3. Identify the type of Clitoral Therapy Device Kits offered (include Kit description). If you are a distributor, identify the manufactured devices authorized to supply.
4. Any current or historical contracts related to this requirement (enterprise wide):
a. Contract Number
b. Contract Type
c. Total Contract Value
d. Period of Performance
e. Brief Project Requirement Description
f. Prime or subcontractor

RESPOINSES: Responses are due via email to Contract Specialist John Tarver John.Tarver@va.gov by 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) February 16, 2024.

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DISCLAIMER: This Source Sought/RFI is issued solely for information and planning
purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in
response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In
accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be
accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely
responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Source/Sought RFI.
Therefore, the Government recommends vendors submit electronic versions of
documentation, white papers, and other relevant information. The Government is not
obligated to provide comments to vendor submissions.

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