SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Sources Sought Notice for Medical/Surgical Products
- Notice Date
- 12/20/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center, (= 049A1), P.O. Box 76, Building No. 37, Hines, Illinois 60141
- ZIP Code
- 60141
- Solicitation Number
- VANAC-SSN-121902C
- Response Due
- 1/20/2003
- Point of Contact
- Point of Contact - Susan Proctor, Contract Specialist, (708) 786-5= 182, Contracting Officer - Susan Proctor, Contract Specialist, (708) 786-51= 82
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Susan Proctor
(susan.proctor@med.va.gov)
- Description
- IF YOU WOULD LIKE A MORE EASILY READABLE COPY OF THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CONTACT SUE PROCTOR AT 708-786-5182 OR SUSAN.PROCTOR@MED.VA.GOV SUBJ:=20 Sources Sought Notice for Medical/Surgical Items=20 This is a Market Survey and Request for Samples to locate potential sources for the standardization of various medical/surgical items. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) desires to offer its customers, on a national basis, the best possible products and prices and to offer its contractors more opportunities within the system. The intent of the standardization program is to establish national mandatory sources for medical/surgical items to standardize VA=92s purchasing of products.=20 BIDS/OFFERS ARE NOT BEING SOLICITED AT THIS TIME. Rrequest for Qquotationss (RFQs) will be issued at a later date. =20 Potential offerorsCompanies interested in having their items evaluated for possible inclusion in the standardization process should carefully review the item descriptions listed below. If a company can provide any of these items, SAMPLES OF ALL ITEMS AVAILABLE THAT MEET OR EXCEED THE CRITERIA PROVIDED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AT THIS TIME. Samples are to be provided at no charge and all samples submitted in response to this notice become property of the VA and will not be returned following the evaluation process. Additional criteria may be added (or existing criteria deleted) during the evaluation process. If this occurs, all samples received will be evaluated equally against the revised criteria. =20 NOTE: ALL SAMPLES SUBMITTED (INCLUDING THE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS OF ANY KITS) MUST BE MANUFACTURED IN A DESIGNATED COUNTRY, A CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRY, OR A NAFTA COUNTRY (UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND MEXICO). THE USER GROUP WILL ONLY EVALUATE SAMPLES MANUFACTURED IN APPROVED COUNTRIES. A LISTING OF DESIGNATED COUNTRIES AND CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRIES MAY BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: http://www.acqnet.gov/far/current/html/Subpart_25_1.html#1046559.=20 All samples submitted must be clearly marked with the name of the potential offeror, the product number, and the manufacturer=92s name.=20 Offerors must also include any corresponding detailed product literature with the samples. Detailed product literature should include, but not limited to, an indication of what materials the products are comprised of (e.g. latex, etc.), country of origin, and a listing of sizes, configurations, etc. available. Offerors must include a copy of the evaluation criteria contained in this notice with their samples and identify where in the product literature each individual criteria is addressed. If the product literature does not clearly address any of the criteria information, offerors must provide this information on company letterhead addressing the stated criteria.=20 In addition, please provide company name, address, contact person and telephone number for questions pertaining to submitted samples. Also, please provide the company name, address, contact person and telephone number of where any resulting Request for Quotation (RFQ) should be sent. If detailed literature or sufficient information addressing the evaluation criteria is not received with the samples, the technical evaluation panelmay will be unable to fully evaluate the samples and the productscould will be eliminated from further considerationIf the detailed literature provided does not sufficiently address all of the listed criteria, the product may be eliminated from further consideration without further discussion. O fferors are requested to provide procurement history data for the products submitted for evaluation. Please provide total quantities for each product sold to the VA in the previous 12-month period. This information will be used to verify the accuracy of the estimated quantities identified in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). **Please send samples (number of samples required follow each product name) and corresponding detailed product literature to: Department of Veterans Affairs, Item Management Division (049A5S), ATTN: Carl Hunter, Building 37, First Avenue - One Block North of Cermak Road (22nd Street), Hines, IL 60141.**=20 Companies submitting samples are also encouraged to obtain Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts for those products from the respective government contract office.VA intends to award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) against FSS contracts rather than issuing formal solicitations for the purpose of standardization. Those companies who do not havetheir products on a current FSS contract will be eliminated from the competition prior to any subsequent BPA award. For additional information in obtaining an FSS contract, please contact James Booth, Federal Supply Schedule Service at 708/786-5183. Offerors who have a current FSS contract, must ensure that product samples submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice are included on their FSS contract prior to any subsequent BPA award. VA will use the items submitted in response to this request for samples and the results of the evaluations performed on those items to determine which companies are requested to participate in the resulting Request for Quotation. Current FSS contract holders must provide a copy of their current FSS pricelist with their samples. If you do not have a current FSS contract, please indicate if a proposal has been submitted to begin the procurement process that will result in an FSS contract. The VHA Medical/Surgical User Group, a group of VA physicians, nurses, and clinicians who have expertise and knowledge of the products, will review and technically evaluate any samples submitted. VA deems the members of the User Group to be medical experts. Therefore, they are qualified to make a subjective determinatione as to which products are acceptable. NOTE: SAMPLES FOR ANY ITEM THAT INCLUDES A REQUIREMENT THAT THE PRODUCT MEETS A SPECIFIC STANDARD (e.g. AAMI, ASTM, etc.) MUST INCLUDE LITERATURE OR A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER INDICATING HOW THE PRODUCT MEETS THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. **Please send samples (number of samples required follow each product name) and corresponding detailed product literature to: Department of Veterans Affairs, Consolidated Acquisition and Analysis Service (049A5S), ATTN:=20 Carl Hunter, Building 37, First Avenue - One Block North of Cermak Road (22nd Street), Hines, IL 60141** =20 SAMPLES AND PRODUCT LITERATURE MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 20, 2003. Companies not submitting samples by this date may be eliminated from consideration on any subsequent procurement action for these items. For additional information regarding contracting issues please contact Sue Proctor (708) 786-5182. For additional information regarding submission of samples please contact Carl Hunter (708) 786-7783. Product Descriptions/Criteria for items being considered at this time are as follows: ITEM 6. WHEELCHAIR, TRANSPORT (In Hospital Use) (Samples: One of each chair to be evaluated) NOTE =96 Samples of transport wheelchairs were previously requested, however, due to a need to revise the criteria, product evaluations were postponed. Previously submitted samples will be included in the evaluation along with any additional samples received as a result of this notice. The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Front casters must be a minimum of eight inches in diameter (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 2. 16=94 depth and 18=94 width for minimum seat dimensions (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 3. Seat height greater than 19=94 but less than 21=94 (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 4. Back height will be 15=94 to 19=94 (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 5. Wheelchair unloaded weight not to exceed 45 lbs. (Will be evaluated by physical inspection and a review of the product literature) 6. Must support weight of up to 250 lbs. (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 7. Washable (with intermediate level disinfectant) vinyl (Will be evaluated by User Group review of the product literature) 8. Must have availability of the following accessories: =B7=09Foot holders (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Telescoping IV pole holder (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Oxygen tank holder (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Anti-tip device (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Leg extenders (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Carrying devices/pouch (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Anti-folding device (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 9. Must meet ANSI/RESNA Standard, Volume One, Section 15 (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 10. Foot rest (swing away detachable) (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 11. Foot plate extension 16=94 to 21=94 (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 12. Padded arm rest (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 13. Detachable side arms (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 14. Lockable wheels (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 15. Molded wheels (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 16. Foldable (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) INTENDED USE =96 Transport of patients, up to 250 lbs., inside hospital ITEM 7. WHEELCHAIR, TRANSPORT BARIATRIC (In Hospital Use) (Samples: One of each chair to be evaluated) NOTE =96 Samples of transport bariatric wheelchairs were previously requested, however, due to a need to revise the criteria, product evaluations were postponed.=20 Previously submitted samples will be included in the evaluation along with any additional samples received as a result of this notice. The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Front casters must be a minimum of eight inches in diameter (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 2. 16=94 or 17=94 seat depth (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 3. Seat height greater than 19=94 but less than 21=94 (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 4. Back height will be non-adjustable 15=94 to 19=94 (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 5. Wheelchair unloaded weight not to exceed 55 lbs. (Will be evaluated by physical inspection and a review of the product literature) 6. Must support weight of greater than 250 lbs. (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 7. Washable (with intermediate level disinfectant) vinyl (Will be evaluated by User Group review of the product literature) 8. Must have availability of the following accessories: =B7=09Foot holders (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Telescoping IV pole holder (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Oxygen tank holder (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Anti-tip device (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Leg extenders (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Carrying devices/pouch (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) =B7=09Anti-folding device (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 9. Must meet ANSI/RESNA Standard, Volume One, Section 15 (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 10. Foot rest (swing away detachable) (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 11. Foot plate extension 16=94 to 21=94 (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 12. Padded arm rest (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 13. Detachable side arms (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 14. Lockable wheels (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 15. Molded wheels (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 16. Foldable (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 17. Potential offerors must state the weight capacity of the chair INTENDED USE =96 Transport of patients, over 250 lbs., inside hospital ITEM 8. LATEX-FREE ADHESIVE BANDAGE W/NON-ADHESIVE WOUND PAD (Samples: 2 boxes (100 per box) of each size and type to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Sterile (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 2. Single patient use (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 3. Ease of application (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection by simulated use) 4. Sizes =96 1=94 x 3=94 strip mandatory, 2=94 x 3=94 and 4=94 x 5=94 strip and 7/8=94 spot available (Will be evaluated by = a review of the product literature and physical inspection) 5. Inside packaging of 100 per box (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection) 6. Latex-free (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 7. Individually packaged (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 8. Non-injurious to skin upon removal (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by simulated use) 9. No corrugated boxes on inside packaging (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 10. Provides secure adhesion to dry skin (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by simulated use) 11. Overlapping pull away strips (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 12. Non-adherent wound pad (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 13. Rounded corners (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) ITEM 9. SKIN MARKERS (Samples: 6 Each of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Single patient use (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 2. Sterile (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 3. Sterile presentation (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by simulated use) 4. Gentian violet ink (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection) 5. Soft fine felt tip (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 6. Easily visible on skin of color (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by simulated use) 7. Indelible ink (does not wash off during use) (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by simulated use) 8. Easy to grip (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by simulated use) 9. Individually packaged (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 10. Can be used on moist surfaces (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by simulated use) INTENDED USE =96 Intra operative skin marking after the surgical site has been prepped ITEM 10. WOUND CLOSURE STRIPS (Samples: 2 Boxes of each size and type to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Sterile (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 2. Single patient use (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 3. Sizes =96 1/4" and 1/2" wide x 3=94 long (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection) 4. Other sizes available (information only) (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 5. Perforated card back for ease of application of strips (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by simulated use) 6. Flexible (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by simulated use) 7. Porous non-woven backing (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 8. Hypo-allergenic adhesive (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection) 9. Medication-free (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 10. Remains adherent after initial application throughout entire length of strip for a minimum of 24 hour (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by simulated use) 11. Sterile presentation (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) INTENDED USE =96 For use as primary non-surgery wound closure. To provide wound support without use of sutures or staples. PLEASE SEE SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICES VANAC-SSN-122002A AND VANAC-SSN-121903C FOR ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS IF YOU WOULD LIKE A MORE EASILY READABLE COPY OF THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CONTACT SUE PROCTOR AT 708-786-5182 OR SUSAN.PROCTOR@MED.VA.GOV
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