Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 8 of 8 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 8 The VA Medical Center is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who possess capabilities to provide the product described in the specification below. As permitted by the FAR Part 10, this is a market research tool being utilized for the informational and planning purposes. Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy. Response is strictly voluntary it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in formal RFQ process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitation posted because of this sources sought notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the sources sought. This service will be implemented using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339112. Respondents who are supply information from a GSA contract please provide your contract number and category number in your response. NOTES All Capability Statements/Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted via email only to joseph.krupa@va.gov. Telephone, Fax, or any other form of communication inquiries will not be reviewed or accepted. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received no later than February 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). This Sources Sought Notice may or may not assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it may or may not be announced later, and all interested parties shall respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this Sources Sought Notice. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked a proprietary will be handled accordingly in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), RFIs may be used when the Government does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price, delivery, other market information, or capabilities for planning purposes. Responses to these notices are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses incurred associated with responding to this RFI. Specifications: Salient Characteristics RO System RO Systems Width is no greater than 8.1 inches and can go as low as 7.3 inches. Depth is no greater than 20.5 inches and can go as low as 15 inches. Height is no greater than 22.2 inches. Weight is no more than 72.75 lbs. Feed water supply input rate of at least 0.8 gpm. Feed water supply maintains pressure no less than 20 psi and no more than 45 psi. Feed water supply maintains a temperature no less than 41°F and no more than 86°F. Product water output must have a minimum of 0.3 gpm (1.1 l/min). Product water output must run at a temperature of 50°F (10°C). Product water must product a minimum of 22 psi outlet pressure. Product water minimum rejection rate of total salts dissolved must be greater than 96%. Product water minimum rejection rate of bacteria and pyrogens must be greater than 99%. Drain operation must run at 0.32 gpm with an error no greater than or less than (+) 0.03 gpm. Drain peak flow must be at least 0.8 gpm (3.0 l/min). Reverse osmosis membrane material must be comprised of polyamide (film composite). Reverse osmosis membrane must contain a spiral wound configuration. Reverse osmosis membrane must be able to tolerate a pH range between 2-11. Heat disinfection system must include a user-initiated start and an automatic system option. Chemical disinfection system must have an automatic dilution system, followed by a rinse feature. Power supply main voltage must have the options to be at least 100, 115, or 220-240 V. Main socket power supply must not exceed 1500W with 100V, 1380W with 115V, and 1850W with 220-240V. Programmable auto-flushing capabilities during stand-by periods. Includes a main operators switch. Include a disinfection wand for cleaning. Prefilter and carbon block filter kits include at least one prefilter for the RO system. Prefilter and carbon block filter kits include at least one carbon block filter for the RO system. Prefilter and carbon block filter can maintain a temperature between 41-86 °F. Filters must be biocompatible. Statement of Work WRO 300 H Water Purification System VA Maryland Health Care System Baltimore, MD 02/06/2025 PURPOSE: The VA Maryland Health Care System is seeking to procure six WRO 300 H Water Purificati