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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 01, 2006 FBO #1648
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65 -- TRICARE NORTHWEST REGION solicitation for the evaluation and possible standardization of orthopedic soft goods (knee) products.

Notice Date

5/30/2006
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Western Regional Contracting Office, ATTN: MCAA W BLDG 9902, 9902 Lincoln Street, Tacoma, WA 98431-1110
 

ZIP Code

98431-1110
 

Solicitation Number

W91YU00506ORTHOKN
 

Response Due

6/26/2006
 

Archive Date

8/25/2006
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Solicitation for the possible standardization of Orthopedic Soft Goods (Knee) products for TRICARE Northwest Region. Those companies interested in a possible Regional Incentive Agreement (discounted DAPA pricing based on volume) with TRICARE Northwe st Region must respond to the following questions: Clinical Criteria: Knee supports/sleeves: 1. Easy application and removal 2. Latex-free 3. Various sizes available 4. Air Permeable 5. Available in open or closed patella varieties 6. Product does not bunch in popliteal area 7. Product allows wicking of moisture away from knee 8. Washable 9. Seamless Knee Bands/Straps: 1. Available in single or double strap 2. Available in various sizes 3. Lightweight 4. Latex-free 5. Easy application and removal Immobilizers: 1. Latex-free 2. Easy application and removal 3. Method available to position immobilizer in place to prevent migration 4. Washable 5. Product has features to provide comfort to wearer 6. Product provides immobilization and compression 7. Adjustable 8. Various circumference sizes to fit small to large legs 9. Contoured for a good fit 10. Available in various lengths Knee Braces (support) 1. Adjustable 2. Minimum of Level II rating (protection and support features) 3. Hinged models available 4. Range of Motion control features (i.e., controls knee hyperextension) 5. Product available in either open back or closed back versions 6. Lightweight 7. Made of Air Permeable material 8. Low profile 9. Quick release fasteners 10. Available models to fit contours of various legs 11. Latex-free Knee Braces (patellar stabilization) 1. Adjustable 2. Non-hinged 3. Horseshoe pad with straps 4. Lightweight 5. Available models to fit contours of various legs 6. Latex-free Knee Braces (Post-op) 1. Adjustable 2. Available in various sizes 3. Rapid on/off features to apply or remove brace 4. Allows for cold therapy without brace removal 5. Has a mechanism to control Range of Motion 6. Made of Air permeable material 7. Lightweight 8. Low profile 9. Latex-free Combined Instability Braces 1. Adjustable 2. Available in various sizes 3. Latex-free 4. Lightweight 5. ACL/PCL brace 6. Replaceable pads/straps 7. ROM stops 8. Unloader braces available Orthopedic Soft Goods (Knee) Company Criteria: 1. Are you a manufacturer or distributor of orthopedic soft goods? Provide evidence that you manufacture/distribute a full line of orthopedic soft goods (knee) products. 2. Is your product line manufactured using approved industry standards? 3. Does your company have a distribution agreement with Cardinal Healthcare? 4. Does your company currently possess, or is in the process of obtaining, a Distribution and Pricing Agreement (DAPA)? 5. Does your company have the ability to service to the entire TRICARE Northwest Region (WA and Alaska)? Please provide your companys distribution network. 6. Does your company provide educational programs and clinical support? Describe material available and type of clinical support (brochures, video tapes, interactive access to web or other). Will product in-service and education be available upon request after product implementation throughout the length of a possible agreement? 7. Describe your companys return goods policy. 8. Describe your companys proposed implementation plan if you were to enter into an agreement with TRICARE Northwest Region. 9. Does your company provide volume discounts? 10. Provide a history of back orders and/or recalls for this product group with dates, duration, cause, and how information was communicated to the customer, interim measures and final resolution. 11. Does your company have a 1-800 # for customer questions? 12. Is your product suitable for use in a field setting Companies interested in doing business with TRICARE Northwest Region for Orthopedic Soft Goods (Knee) products need to reply to this solicitation NO LATER THAN June 26, 2006 and send 3 sets of literature to each of the following facilities: Naval Hospital Attn: Mr. Rick Fogoros (360) 475-4501 1 Boone Road Bremerton, WA 98312 Madigan Army Medical Center Attn: Ms. Patricia Cordier (253) 968-0898 9040A Fitzsimons, Room G-07-09 Tacoma, WA 98431 Naval Hospital Attn: LT Julie Conrardy (360) 257-9963 3475 N. Saratoga St Oak Harbor, WA 98278 Elmendorf Air Force Base Hospital Attn: SSgt Mark Bills (907) 580-1571 3rd Medical Group Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506 All responses will include company name, POC and contact information (suggest more then one POC), your intent to participate in this standardization initiative and a reply to the above questions referenced by question number. Send this information to Patri cia.Cordier@amedd.army.mil (253) 968-0898 NO LATER THAN June 26, 2006.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Western Regional Contracting Office ATTN: MCAA W BLDG 9902, 9902 Lincoln Street Tacoma WA

Zip Code: 98431-1110

Country: US
 

Record

SN01059207-W 20060601/060530220758 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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