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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 05, 2005 FBO #1195
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- Reusable Under Pads

Notice Date

3/3/2005
 

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

SSN03012005
 

Response Due

5/1/2005
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A MORE EASILY READABLE COPY OF THIS NOTICE, PLEASE NOTIFY THE POINT OF CONTACT TIMOTHY SCANLAN, CONTRACTING SPECIALIST AT 708-786-5241 or Timothy.Scanlan@med.va.gov. THE CONTRACTING OFFICER OF RECORD IS LORETTA HENDRIX AT 708-786-4933, OR Loretta.Hendrix@MED.VA.GOV ****SUBJ: Sources Sought Notice for Reusable Under Pads **** This is a Market Survey and Request for Samples/Literature to locate potential sources for the standardization of commercially available Reusable Under Pads. THE INTENT OF THE GOVERNMENT IS TO IDENTIFY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE REUSABLE UNDER PADS AS A STANDARDIZED ITEM. 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 commercial contractors more opportunities within the VA procurement system. The intent of the standardization program is to establish national mandatory sources for standardized items. BIDS/OFFERS ARE NOT BEING SOLICITED AT THIS TIME. Request for Quotations RFQs) will be issued at a later date. Potential offerors_ companies interested in having their qualifying products evaluated for possible inclusion in the standardization process should carefully review the item descriptions and request for for addtional product/company information herein. COMPANIES PROVIDING COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE REUSABLE UNDER PADS SHOULD SUBMIT SAMPLES, PRODUCT LITERATURE, AND ADDITIONAL PRODUCT/COMPANY INFORMATION MEETING OR EXCEEDING THE CRITERION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THEIR PRODUCT/COMPANY LISTED BELOW BY MAY 01, 2005. Samples are to be provided at no charge. Samples and literature submitted in response to this notice become property of the VA and will not be returned following the evaluation process. NOTE: ALL SAMPLES SUBMITTED MUST BE MANUFACTURED IN A DESIGNATED COUNTRY, A CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRY, OR A NAFTA COUNTRY (UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND MEXICO). THE TEXTILE 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. All samples submitted must be clearly marked with the name of the potential offeror, the product number, and the Manufacturer_s name. Offerors SHALL include any corresponding detailed product literature with the samples. Detailed product literature should include, but not limited to, an indication of materials the products are comprised of, country of origin, and a listing of sizes, configurations, features, etc. available. Offerors must include a copy of the evaluation criterion 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. 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 the detailed literature provided does not sufficiently address all of the listed criteria, and additional product/company information requested the product may be eliminated from further consideration without further discussion. 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 established by the VA. **Please provide SIX (6) sample Reusable Under Pads with detailed product literature, and additional product/company information to: Department of Veterans Affairs, Centralized Acquisition and Analysis Division (049A5S), ATTN: Carl Hunter, Building 37, First Avenue - One Block North of Cermak Road (22nd Street), Hines, IL 60141. ** 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 General Service Administration (GSA) and/or Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts rather than issuing formal solicitations for the purpose of standardization. Those companies who do not have their products on a current GSA/FSS contract will be eliminated from the competition prior to any subsequent BPA award. For additional information in obtaining an FSS contract, please contact the Federal Supply Schedule Service at 708/786-5183. For additional inforrmation in obtaining a GSA contract, please email smartshop@gsa.gov or telephone 212/264-0868. Offerors who have a current GSA/FSS contract must ensure that product samples submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice are included on their GSA/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 GSA/FSS contract holders must provide a copy of their current GSA/FSS pricelist with their samples. If you do not have a current GSA/FSS contract, please indicate if a proposal has been submitted to begin the procurement process that will result in a GSA/FSS contract. The VHA Textiles User Group, who has expertise and knowledge of the products, will review and technically evaluate any samples submitted. VA deems the members of the User Group to be experts in their field. Therefore, they are qualified to make a subjective determination as to which products are acceptable. ****Please send samples, and additional information to: Department of Veterans Affairs, Centralized Acquisition and Analysis Service (049A5S), ATTN: Mark Volin or Carl Hunter, Building 37, First Avenue - One Block North of Cermak Road (22nd Street), Hines, IL 60141 SAMPLES AND PRODUCT LITERATURE SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 01, 2005. 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 Tim Scanlan, Contracting Specialist (708) 786-5241, or Timothy.Scanlan@med.va.gov. For additional information regarding submission of samples please contact Mark Volin (708) 786-7807 or Carl Hunter (708) 786-7783. *****Reusable Under Pad Criterion: PLEASE PROVIDE SIX (6) SAMPLES, DETAILED PRODUCT LITERATURE, AND ADDITIONAL PRODUCT/COMPANY INFORMATION FOR EACH COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE REUSABLE UNDER PAD OFFERED BY YOUR COMPANY THAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: Note; Laundering/drying instructions shall be submitted with all samples 1. Under pad must be within the range of 33_x35_ to 35_x37_ in size (literature review and physical inspection) 2. Under pad must be leak proof and absorbent. Pad shall hold/contain 800-1000 cc of fluid discharged in its center without Channeling the fluid off the sides of the pad. (Simulated use) 3. under pad must be latex free. (literature review and physical inspection) 4. Pad shall have a permanent tag which identifies fabric makeup and date of manufacture. (Physical inspection) 5. Seams must be free from puckering, bulk and finished to prevent raveling. (physical inspection) 6. Pad must be constructed as to prevent _bunching or wrinkling_ and layer separation. (literature review and physical inspection) 7. Under pad shall be made of materials which can withstand laundering/drying processes up to 180 degrees f. without _Blocking_ or losing its clinical efficiency. (Literature review and physical inspection) 8. All layers of pad shall have a minimum life cycle of 300 launderings. (Literature review) 9. Under pad shall be constructed using the three layer design,(surface-soaker-barrier) (literature review and physical Inspection) 10. Surface layer must offer quick wicking and stay dry feature of 20 minutes or less. (Literature review and simulated Use) 11. Surface layer material and construction designed to prevent pressure points whereas to minimize irritation and Breakdown of skin tissue of patient. (Literature review and simulated use) 12. Surface layer to be white and stain resistant. (Literature review and physical inspection) 13. Soaker layer material shall be constructed of polyester (range 65-75%) and nylon (range 25-35%). (Literature review) 14. Soaker layer shall have a weight range of 8-10 oz. (Literature review) 15. Under pad is sized and constructed to withstand the rigors of a patient positioning device. (Literature review and simulated use) 16. Vendor must provide in-service training to all clinical and textile care staff at the Medical Facility, if Requested/required by Medical Facility (literature review) <end>
 

Web Link

RFI SSN03012005
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=SSN03012005)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center, P.O. Box 76, Hines Illinois

Zip Code: 60141

Country: United States
 

Record

SN00761783-W 20050305/050303211742 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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