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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 26, 2011 FBO #3381
DOCUMENT

71 -- Closed Mattress Systems for Behavioral Health Wards - Attachment

Notice Date

2/24/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

337910 — Mattress Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Boston Healthcare System;Contracting Officer (90C);940 Belmont Street;Brockton MA 02301
 

ZIP Code

02301
 

Solicitation Number

VA24111RQ0373
 

Response Due

3/10/2011
 

Archive Date

3/20/2011
 

Point of Contact

Chris Humphrey
 

E-Mail Address

6-1256<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

Solicitation Number: VA-241-11-RQ-0373 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is VA-241-11-RQ-0373 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This requirement has been set-aside for Small Businesses. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-35, July 14, 2009. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR) (iv) This solicitation is issued as a set-aside for Small Businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 337910, and the size standard is 500 employees. (v) This requirement consists of one (1) line item: Closed Mattress Systems for Behavioral Health - (Qty - 140 ea) (vi) The following STATEMENT OF WORK is a detailed description of the requirements for this solicitation: Closed Mattress System for Behavioral Health VISN 1 Contracting is requesting a quote for a one-time, firm-fixed price purchase of (140 EA) Closed Mattress Systems for Behavioral Health patients at the VA Boston Healthcare System that meets or exceeds the specifications listed below. This requirement has been set-aside for Small Businesses. The closing date for this RFQ is March 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM EST. The mattresses will be shipping to Boston VA Healthcare System, Brockton Campus, 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301. Please enclose the following information in your quote. 1.Mattress type with full specifications that meet or exceed the specifications listed below (include brochures if available) 2.Firm-fixed pricing for, quantity of 140 ea, of the closed mattress systems 3.Delivery type: F.O.B. Destination 4.Estimated Delivery Timeframes 5.Warranty information Closed Mattress System's Salient Characteristics Mattress Dimensions: Size - 36"x 80" x 6.5" Mattress Material Requirements: "Top Cover: oClosed mattress system (one piece cover, no zippers, no overlap seems, no vents) oNo Chlorofluorocarbons: an organic compound that contains carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ethane. oLatex free oFree of plastic or vinyl that could be removed and used for suffocation. oNon-plasticizing; (will never become brittle or crack) oAntibacterial "Mattress that provides an impermeable barrier to microbial agents commonly involved in nosocomial infections oTreated to meet or exceed Fire Code (para 10.3.2.2 and para 10.3.4 of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code) ofabric which is flexible (for prevention of pressure sores) and has a low MVT (for barrier protection of the core "MVT Moisture Vapor Transmission is the passage of molecules of moisture vapor through pores or openings of a permeable or semipermeable material. Mattresses with top fabric yielding lower MVT ratings are better protected against moisture pass through. oHR-High Resiliency Foam oWaterproof, mold proof, anti-microbial oNo liquid can infiltrate through the surface. Cleaning the cloth is easy and it can be kept clean and hygienic and permeable to air for a long time. oVaporSeal system "Bottom Cover: oHerculex 10 ounce, Anti-skid bottom oTreated to meet or exceed Fire Code (para 10.3.2.2 and para 10.3.4 of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code) oAntibacterial "Features: "Ligature free 1.No protruding objects 2.No Zippers 3.No Handles 4.No Vents "Should not have non-breathable covers that can be removed by the patient and used for suffocation. "Meet Fire proof rating Warranty Requirements: Full 5 years Delivery requirements: Staggered delivery, half one month and half the next. References: Memorandum: Deputy Under Secretary for Health of Operations and Management (10N) "MHEOC Checklist: Patient Rooms #42.1 Pillows and Mattresses. 42.1 Pillows and mattressesAre pillows and mattresses free of plastic or vinyl that could be removed and used for suffocation? Pillows and mattresses should not have non-breathable covers that can be removed by the patient and used for suffocation. This requirement is consistent with eliminating plastic trash can liners (refer to question #35) and vinyl or plastic shower curtains (refer to question #59). (vii) Delivery FOB Destination to: Boston VA Healthcare System Brockton Campus Building #2 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 More information will be provided upon contract award. (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror who is deemed the lowest bidder technically acceptable. (x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offeror's are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE SUBMITTED QUOTE, unless offeror has a current ORCA certification. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far; (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.211-70 Servicing Data Manuals, VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee, VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission, and VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection. (xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34. (xiii) Warranty: Full 5 years (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition (xv) RESPONSES ARE DUE Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM eastern standard time (EST). Electronic offers will ONLY be accepted; submit quotation to - Chris Humphrey, Contracting Specialist, e-mail Chris.Humphrey@va.gov (xvi) Please address questions to Chris Humphrey, Contracting Specialist, e-mail Chris.Humphrey@va.gov
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/BoVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA24111RQ0373/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA-241-11-RQ-0373 VA-241-11-RQ-0373.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=178291&FileName=VA-241-11-RQ-0373-000.docx)

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Place of Performance

Address: Boston VA Healthcare System;Brockton Campus;940 Belmont Street;Brockton, MA

Zip Code: 02301
 

Record

SN02387471-W 20110226/110224234949-0d7d65eb0fd07690fa228ae2d166c885 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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