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 March 6, 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. Statement of Work Spine Instrument Kit VA Maryland Health Care System Baltimore, MD 12/11/2024 PURPOSE: The VA Maryland Health Care System is seeking to procure one Spine Instrument Kit that can be utilized during spinal surgeries in the operating room for continued care of veteran patients at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The current spine instrument kit utilized during surgeries is vendor dependent. Relying on the vendor limits the VAMHCS staff s ability to sterilize our sets in a timely manner between sets and limits the number of cases per day, causing more frequent case cancellations. The procurement of this Spine Instrument Kit will improve the efficiency and stability during the surgical process and allow the staff the oversee all the sterilization, increasing their control over patient safety. If this Spine Instrument Kit is not purchased, there will be a decrease in the number of cases at the VAMHCS and veterans will have to go to a different facility to receive the proper care. This requirement will account for the procurement of one Spine Instrument Kit. The primary function of the Spine Instrument Kit is to provide a wide range of specialized surgical tools used in spinal surgeries. These tools provide the necessary precision and safety to work in narrow spaces within the spinal column, overall enhancing the safety of our veteran patients. The spine instrument kit will include a variety of necessary spinal surgery tools listed below. Key criteria include the variety of screw sizes, types of handles and drills, as well as the kit size, torque strength, and casing options. SCOPE: The contractor shall deliver and install the system with all specified salient characteristics. Only new equipment will be accepted. The contractor shall provide shipping, transport, installation, and all equipment necessary to meet the requirements and capabilities listed within the scope. The contractor shall deliver the system to the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The assembly and validation of the system must be performed by a vendor service trained representative. The contractor is responsible for identifying any missing parts or components not included in the order for the spine instrument kits to be successfully delivered and validated to their full potential. The contractor shall include accessories and consumables that have been detailed on the provided quotes. SALIENT CHARAC