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-122002A
- 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. Request for Quotations (RFQs) will be issued at a later date. =20 Potential offerors 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.=20 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 panel will be unable to fully evaluate the samples and the products will be eliminated from further consideration. Offerors 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). 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 have 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 determination as to which products are acceptable. =20 **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 1. DISPOSABLE HYPO/HYPERTHERMIA BLANKETS (Samples: 4 each of the two mandatory sizes listed below of each type of blanket 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. Disposable single patient use (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 2. Variable sizes to include 24=94 x a minimum of 30=94 and 24=94 x a minimum of 60=94 (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection) 3. Water driven (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 4. Must be able to both heat and cool (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 5. Blanket to be latex-free (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 6. Wipeable surface with soap and water/instructions included (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection) 7. Adapter(s) with the capability to connect the blanket to most brands of water circulating hypo/hyperthermia machines (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection by connecting the blankets to one or more machines) 8. Leak-free secure connection from blanket to machine (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by connecting the blankets to one or more machines) INTENDED USE =96 A blanket for patients who need to have body temperature regulated (heated or cooled) ITEM 2. REUSABLE HYPO/HYPERTHERMIA BLANKETS (Samples: 2 each of the two mandatory sizes listed below of each type of blanket 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. Reusable (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 2. Variable sizes to include 24=94 x a minimum of 30=94 and 24=94 x a minimum of 60=94 (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection) 3. Water driven (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 4. Must be able to both heat and cool (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 5. Blanket to be latex-free (info only) (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 6. Wipeable surface with intermediate (medium)-level disinfectant/instructions included (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection) 7. Adapter(s) with the capability to connect the blanket to most brands of water circulating hypo/hyperthermia machines (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection by connecting the blankets to one or more machines) 8. Leak-free secure connection from blanket to machine (Will be evaluated by physical inspection by connecting the blankets to one or more machines) 9. Patchable, with repair kit available and instructions included (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) INTENDED USE =96 A blanket for patients who need to have body temperature regulated (heated or cooled) ITEM 3. HARD SOLE SLIPPERS (Samples: 6 pairs each of Size 7 and the largest size available for each type of slipper to be evaluated) NOTE =96 Samples of hard sole slippers were previously requested, however, due to a need for clarification of the criteria and method of evaluation, the Medical/Surgical User group will be re-conducting product evaluations at this time. Previously submitted samples will not be considered. All potential offerors must submit samples at this time. 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. Non-skid bottom (Will be evaluated by physical inspection and simulated use by shuffling and/or walking 50 feet on a smooth floor) 2. Secure fit (Will be evaluated by physical inspection and simulated use by shuffling and/or walking 50 feet on a smooth floor) 3. Assorted Sizes should include Sizes 6 through 12 (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 4. Accurate sizing (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 5. Disposable (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 6. Washable, but not for multi-patient use (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 7. Single patient use (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 8. Literature must include a description of materials used (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 9. Fluid resistant sole (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection) 10. Define corresponding shoe size (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 11. Latex-free product available (information only) (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) INTENDED USE =96 For temporary use as a foot cover during ambulation. (Not recommended for diabetic patients) ITEM 4. KNEE IMMOBILIZERS (Samples: 3 each of the approximately 20=94 length and 3 each of the Universal size each type to be evaluated) NOTE =96 Samples of knee immobilizers were previously requested, however, due to a need to revise the criteria, the Medical/Surgical User group will be re-conducting product evaluations at this time. Previously submitted samples will not be considered. All potential offerors must submit samples at this time. 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. Universal Size (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection in simulated use) 2. Three (3) lengths between 16=94 and 24=94 (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 3. Other lengths available (information only) (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 4. Disposable single-patient use (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 5. Durable (Will be evaluated by physical inspection while applying sustained pressure during usage) 6. Must have a rigid posterior stay (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection) 7. Capability for medial and lateral support (Will be evaluated by physical inspection and a review of the product literature) 8. Secure hook and loop closure (Will be evaluated by physical inspection and a review of the product literature) 9. Comfortable (Will be evaluated by physical inspection in a field usage simulation with a member of the Medical/Surgical User Group wearing the product for a sustained timeframe) 10. Non-abrasive inner laminate on body contact surface of foam (Will be evaluated by physical inspection and a review of the product literature) 11. Lightweight (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) 12. Ease of application (Will be evaluated by physical application and visual readability while applying the product) 13. Must include instructions for use on box or in package (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature and physical inspection) INTENDED USE =96 To support and stabilize the leg or knee ITEM 5. CENTRAL LINE DRESSING KITS (Samples: One (1) case of each kit to be evaluated) NOTE =96 Samples of central line dressing kits were previously requested, however, due to a need to revise the criteria, the Medical/Surgical User group will be re-conducting product evaluations at this time.=20 Previously submitted samples will not be considered. All potential offerors must submit samples at this time. 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. Latex-free (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 2. Sterile (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 3. Single patient use (Will be evaluated by a review of the product literature) 4. Kit to consist of: =B7=09Intact, impervious CSR over-wrap to establish a sterile field (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) =B7=09Setup of kit should have mask outside of CSR wrap and gloves placed inside the CSR wrap but accessible without contaminating the remaining contents (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) =B7=09One (1) pair of powder-free gloves (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) =B7=09One (1) applicator impregnated with chlorhexidine gluconate 2% and isopropyl alcohol 70% (3ml) (Will be evaluated by physical inspection and a review of the product literature) =B7=09One (1) 3=94 x 3=94 gauze (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) =B7=09One (1) 2=94 x 2=94 gauze (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) =B7=09One (1) moisture vapor permeable (MVP) dressing approximately 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" such as either Tegaderm or Opsite 3000 or comparable quality skin barrier preparation (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) =B7=09One (1) roll of tape, transparent, 1=94 wide, minimum of 18=94 long (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) =B7=09One (1) dressing change label (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) =B7=09One (1) face mask (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) =B7=09Outer wrapper must allow for easy access to contents (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) =B7=09Items contained in kit must be arranged in order of use (Will be evaluated by physical inspection) INTENDED USE =96 To facilitate sterile dressing change of central lines PLEASE SEE SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICES VANAC-SSN-121902B 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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