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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF OCTOBER 21, 2017 FBO #5811
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65 -- NX EQ Radiofrequency Generator - Attachment

Notice Date

10/19/2017
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

334510 — Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs;Office of Acquisition Operations;Strategic Acquisition Center;10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400;Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697
 

ZIP Code

22408-2697
 

Solicitation Number

36C10G18Q0049
 

Response Due

10/26/2017
 

Archive Date

12/25/2017
 

Point of Contact

Tonya Purce
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program identified Radiofrequency Generators as a candidate for VHA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single award Requirements contract. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Acquisition Operations (OAO) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 15.201(e) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide MEDTRONIC ® brand name or equal Radiofrequency Generators on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Radiofrequency Generators to VHA facilities throughout the United States, U.S. Territories, Guam, and the Philippines. Delivery requirements shall be specified under each individual order. The proposed acquisition will consists of a 12 month base period and two (2) 12 month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether or not to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334510, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All SDVOSB and VOSB Offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on Vendor Information Pages at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Default.aspx. This notice is for planning purpose only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes 2.0 SCOPE The scope of this effort falls in line with VA s mission, goals, and objectives in support of providing Veterans care. Radiofrequency Generators are used for surgical cutting or to control bleeding by causing coagulation (hemostasis) at the surgical site. They deliver high-frequency electrical currents and voltages through an active electrode, causing desiccation, vaporization, or charring of the target tissue. The following Contract Line Items will be awarded in the proposed contract: Contract Line Items Item Description Part Number 0001 Pulsar II Generator 70-10-1429 0002 Aquamantys Generator 404021 0003 Aquamantys 6.0mm Bipolar Sealer 231121 0004 Aquamantys 2.3mm Bipolar Sealer 231131 0005 Aquamantys MBS Bipolar Sealer 233101 0006 Aquamantys 8.7mm Sealer 233201 0007 5.0 Sheathed Bipolar Sealer 233121 0008 Epidural Vein Sealer 231211 0009 Mini Epidural Vein Sealer 233141 0010 Endo DBS 8.7 Bipolar Sealer 233171 0011 9.5 XL Bipolar Sealer 233131 0012 Aquamantys MBS Malleable Bipolar Sealer with Light 233011 0013 AEX Generator: powers all Aquamantys and Plasma Blade devices and provides simultaneous activation of both technologies 40-405-1 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide MEDTRONIC ® brand of Radiofrequency Generators as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics: SC # Applicable CLINS SALIENT CHARACTERISIT METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 1 0001-0011 Must Operate in Cut Mode, Coagulation Mode and Hemostatic Sealing Mode Literature Review SC 2 0001-0013 Must have multiple power settings in each mode Literature Review SC 3 0013 Device must have had controls as well as footswitch control (infrared wireless footswitch) Literature Review SC4 0013 Device must have a minimum of 4 preset memory buttons to retain and recall user preferences (default set points and volume level) Literature Review SC 5 0001 - 0012 Device must connect to Patient return Electrode and impedance sensing feature Literature Review SC 6 0013 Device must have Color LCD with touch screen feature to prompt user for input and to display informational, error, and fault messages Literature Review SC 7 0013 Device must have audio feedback activation and alarm tones Literature Review SC 8 0002 - 0012 Device must have Monopolar and Bipolar connectors Literature Review SC 9 0013 Alarm Tones must meet the requirements for IEC 60601-2-2 Literature Review SC 10 0001 - 0013 Must conform to electromagnetic compatibility standard EN/IEC 60601-1-2 Literature Review SC 11 0001 - 0013 Generator and Wireless Footswitch must be warranted for a minimum of 1 year, parts and labor. Literature Review 3.0 RFI SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Companies are encouraged to respond if they have the capability and capacity to manufacture Medtronic ® brand name or equal Radiofrequency Generators which meet all of the salient characteristics. However, be advised that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective analysis of respondents' capacity and capability to provide the required product. If your company has an interest in responding to the requirement described above, please provide the following: Corporate Capability Statement Information: Corporate Capability Statement; demonstrates capabilities, knowledge and experience related to the Radiofrequency Generators described above (please detail if capability exists to meet each spec listed). If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability and scale, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. Responses shall be: Identified with the RFI number; and include: Company s name, CAGE code, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, website address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. Also please include Small Business designation if applicable. Interested parties shall submit a Corporate Capability Statement not exceeding 10 single-sided, type-written pages using 12-point type or larger.   The page limit does not apply to advertising material such as company brochures and catalogs. If there is any information you deem proprietary, please mark accordingly. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE 26 OCT 2017, by 2:00PM, Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this RFI must be emailed to tonya.purce@va.gov. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the SAC view of the information received. Do not send any material that requires a non-disclosure agreement or identify information that is business sensitive. Responses to this notice will not be returned. Telephone calls/questions or inquiries will not be accepted If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact Tonya Purce at tonya.purce@va.gov.
 

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File Name: 36C10G18Q0049 36C10G18Q0049.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3859212&FileName=36C10G18Q0049-002.docx)

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Record

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