SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Point of Use Consignment Concept Study
- Notice Date
- 10/8/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs, Acquisition Operations Service, (049A3), 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, District Of Columbia 20420
- ZIP Code
- 20420
- Solicitation Number
- 101-05-05
- Response Due
- 11/8/2004
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Point of Use Consignment Concept Study Request for Information The Department of Veterans Affairs does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price, delivery, market information, and capabilities for planning purposes. To satisfy all requirements pertaining to and governed by regulations and policies, it is in the best interest of the Government to prevent and eliminate future problems. It is also requested that a market research be conducted, finalized, and all conclusions documented prior to further advancements of this study. This request for information is in accordance with the FAR Chapter 15, Subpart 15.201. The Government believes all information provided from industry sources is important, and will be used for the possible implementation process. Purpose: To have a Contractor determine if direct delivery of medical products to a Point of Use (Vending machine) by a medical supply distributor is feasible using the consignment arrangement. The distributor provides the Point of Use equipment (POU) at no charge and stocks it on a consignment basis, charging VA only for the products that are used. Objective: 1. Confirm that vendor replenishment consignment method reduces supply consumption. 2. Determine if equipment can accommodate necessary supplies in designated areas. 3. Test contractor performance for complete replenishment without medical center involvement. 4. Conduct a study for approximately 6 months to determine if fees paid for this service is cost effective. 5. Determine if an outside distributor can meet and maintain storage and distribution standards in accordance with VA Directive/Handbook 7176. 6. Determine the usage of approved medical supply substitutes being stocked and replenished in designated area. Goal: The Point of Use Consignment Concept Study will determine whether Point of use provide operational improvements, savings, reduction, and consumption in supply usage and the overall efficiency for Medical Center Supply Management. This comparative study will also determine if POU systems currently located at a separate facility managed by in-house VA personnel using the traditional replenishment method has an impact on the performance of the medical center clinical staff, and medical supply technicians. The test will conclude if in fact the medical facilities can apply the same distributor concept establish a method to reduce consumption, cost and be effective and prove the overall capability of the POU system is in the best interest of the Government. Please forward your information to Sophia Hurt (049A3) at sophia.hurt@mail.va.gov or Department of Veterans Affairs, Acquisition Operations Service (049A3), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420. All responses must be received by 12 noon on November 8, 2004.
- Web Link
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RFI 101-05-05
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=101-05-05)
- Record
- SN00691837-W 20041010/041009084854 (fbodaily.com)
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