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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MAY 04, 2017 FBO #5641
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65 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs, Phoenix VA Health Care System (PHOVAHCS) has a requirement for ASP Sterrad 100NX Sterlizer. - Attachment

Notice Date

5/2/2017
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

339113 — Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VISN/18PHX;777 E. Missouri, Suite 300;Phoenix AZ 85014
 

ZIP Code

85014
 

Solicitation Number

VA25817N0417
 

Response Due

5/9/2017
 

Archive Date

5/9/2017
 

Point of Contact

Danja Jevon Holly
 

E-Mail Address

5-4321<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. (A Sources Sought is defined as not an actual bid or proposal solicitation; instead, it's a solicitation of interest. Think of a Sources Sought as market research being conducted by a government agency to determine what the capabilities and interests of the marketplace are).This is not a request for actual bid or proposal solicitation. A solicitation will not be issued at this time. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Phoenix VA Health Care System (PHOVAHCS) has a requirement for ASP Sterrad 100NX Sterilizer. The intent of the procurement is to award a firm-fixed price contract. Phoenix VA Health Care System (PHOVAHCS): 650 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 The applicable NAICS code is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. Small Business manufacturers for this NAICS code have a size standard of 750 employees.   The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price order. The term of the contract is intended to be 30 calendar days ARO, with no options included. It is anticipated that a Request for Quotes will be issued in May 9, 2017. Award of a firm fixed price contract is contemplated by May 15, 2017. This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Small Businesses (SB), or Large Business capable of performing the requirements to warrant a socio-economic set-aside or full & open competition. It is strongly recommended that interested parties register in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Biz database and the Small Business Administration (SBA) database. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ and www.sba.gov/, respectively. Interested parties responding to this sources sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) Company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) Documentation relating to capability of performance; (3) Intentions of subcontracting program to include set-asides if applicable; (4) Proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz or SBA websites or intention of registration prior to submission of offers to a solicitation and (5) Any other pertinent company documentation. The response date to this Sources Sought notice is May 9th, 2017 at 10:00 pm EST. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only to determine if a socio-economic set-aside, or full & open competition, or sole-source procurement is appropriate. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable via Danja.holly@va.gov. Hard copy submissions are acceptable to VISN 18 Network Contracting Office; 777 E Missouri Ave, Suite #300, Phoenix AZ 85014. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE OTHER THAN WHAT IS NOTED HEREIN. ALL FIRMS ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO CALL THE INDIVIDUAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION. STATEMENT OF WORK ASP Sterrad 100NX Sterilizer GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Vendor shall provide all tools, equipment and labor necessary to install equipment capable of adding an additional Sterrad Sterilizer at the Phoenix VAHCS. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Vendor must provide ultrasonic surgical instrument washer, rinser and dryer solution that: Have the capability to process packaged instruments in 50 minutes or less. Able to rapidly sterilize devices like flexible endoscopes, telescopes, light cords, and batteries. Able to use low temperature sterilization to be ready upon cycle completion (no waiting for cooling). Able to use gas plasma to minimize hydrogen peroxide residuals to make it safe for employees. Cable of doing two levels of instrumentation at the same time. Able to sterilize all items used in our current table top Sterrad NX. Programmable cycles for future changes. Automated lifting door. Basket Dimensions of at least 17 x28 Is self-sufficient not requiring additional hood or vacuum system. Can successfully be implemented within current space with minimal changes to existing infrastructure including: Dimensions do not exceed 31 W x 42 D x 71 H Operates on 30 amps, 208VAC/60Hz for electrical. No drains or vents required as the system is self-contained. Have the ability to allow operators to easily add and change out general market Sterrad cassettes Have features aimed at reducing or conserving facility utilities or otherwise green features including: Using this system will allow for fewer uses of EtO Sterilization and will allow for SPS to turn-in one of the current EtO sterilizers. Vendor must have a proven track record for implementation within the VA. Vendor must also have a 24 hour a day customer support interface. SITE IMPLEMENTATION: Vendor shall perform a pre-site analysis of the space to discuss modifications necessary to installations (to be performed by VA). Vendor shall work collaboratively with Sterile Processing Service, Bio-Medical Engineering and Facility Engineering for successful equipment implementation. This will entail the pre-site visit after award and at least one more visit before installation to determine if the site is properly prepared to receive and implement the equipment. VA shall provide appropriate utilities for the equipment needed for proper equipment installation as per the vendor s site specifications including: Electric Vendor shall provide all necessary labor and materials associated with: Unpackaging Placement of equipment at site Assembling/Installation of Equipment Adjustments to equipment to ensure proper functionality Certification/Demonstration of equipment s effectiveness to appropriate VA staff Time to Completion: 30 Calendar days from Notice to Proceed. TRAINING: Vendor shall provide all necessary user training to ensure competency and optimal operability. This training is to include multiple training sessions over the implementation period. Vendor shall provide maintenance training to ensure that equipment can be properly maintained by VA personnel. WARRANTY: All installed equipment will be warranted for a period of one year from substantial completion or first use of the system whichever comes first. Warranty will cover the equipment and the labor as well as scheduled preventive maintenance (PM). Warranty excludes equipment damaged by misuse, abuse or acts of God. SELECTION CRITERIA: The following qualifications submitted by the vendor for this project will be evaluated based upon the following Evaluation Factors: Equipment Specifications The vendor proposes equipment that meets the specifications relative to project need. Project Cost The cost of each proposal shall be evaluated. Experience of Vendor Each proposal shall be evaluated based upon experience of vendor and track record within the healthcare industry and Department of Veterans Affairs. The C&A requirements do not apply.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/PhVAMC/HMC/VA25817N0417/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA258-17-N-0417 VA258-17-N-0417.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3464230&FileName=VA258-17-N-0417-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3464230&FileName=VA258-17-N-0417-000.docx

 

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Record

SN04492467-W 20170504/170502234740-bce3e97b0761a2d201bbd054d425cb5d (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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