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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF OCTOBER 05, 2019 FBO #6523
DOCUMENT

W -- NPWT Rental BRAND Name or Equal - Attachment

Notice Date

10/3/2019
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

339113 — Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 6;100 Emancipation Drive;Hampton VA 23667
 

ZIP Code

23667
 

Solicitation Number

36C24620Q0031
 

Response Due

10/8/2019
 

Archive Date

12/7/2019
 

Point of Contact

Chellry Whittier
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. Vendors must be able to deliver a product which can meet our high standard of care. The SOW and Evaluation Criteria attached here states the needs of this requirement and how Equal will be evaluated. The VHA Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors who can provide the following BRAND Name or Equal : STATEMENT OF WORK GENERAL: The CGVAMC has a requirement to procure disposable NPWT devices and lease lightweight, portable NPWT devices and standard NPWT devices that allow for use of foam-based products and provide compliance and consistency of care. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) National Standardization Wound Care Integrated Product Team (WCIPT) has identified NPWC devices as aspirant items for standardization. The Contractor shall be paid for wound therapy by the days used and shall provide all equipment and delivery devices necessary to provide treatment. The Period of Performance for this requirement will be base year plus four (4) option years. The Government will retain the right to exercise the option or opt out based on the need and availability of funds. The estimated period of performance for this task order is: Base Year: Date of Award 30 September 2020 Option Year 1: 01 October 2020 30 September 2021 Option Year 2: 01 October 2021 30 September 2022 Option Year 3: 01 October 2022 30 September 2023 Option Year 4: 01 October 2023 30 September 2024 TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm-Fixed-Price BACKGROUND: These wound units are kept on site to treat serious wounds and when wound days are used are invoiced by the vendor. It is estimated that the CGVAMC will require 70 therapy days per month. NPWT is intended for use to promote wound healing by secondary or tertiary intention by preparing the wound bed for closure through promoting growth of granulation tissue, promoting tissue perfusion, decreasing tissue edema, in the most time efficient manner, while managing exudate and protecting the wound from infection. NPWT is indicated for, but not limited to, chronic, acute, traumatic, surgical and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, diabetic, pressure or venous ulcers, flaps and grafts. ORDERING: Online device ordering system/support matrix that allows devices to be issued, discontinued, and/or returned for repair by clinical staff. Orders will be decentralized. VA field offices will place delivery orders directly under the BPA. Invoicing, acceptance, and payment shall be in accordance with (IAW) the instructions provided in each individual delivery order. INVOICING / PAYMENT: The Contractor shall submit invoices monthly in arrears, covering the services performed under this contract. All invoices shall be submitted electronically IAW Attachment 1, Tungsten/OB10 E-invoice Instructions. Invoices shall contain the following information: Contractor name, address, and telephone number Contract Number Appropriate Obligation/Funding Order Number Description of Services Provided Quantity Unit Price Total Price For questions regarding invoice receipt or payment, contact Veteran Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) directly at 1-877-353-9791 or email vafsccshd@va.gov EVALUATION CRITERIA Leased Standard Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device Method of Evaluation MTR1a Minimum battery run time: 4 hours Literature Review MTR1b Maximum Battery recharge time: 8 hours Literature Review MTR2 Must be equipped to include an integrated exudate collection canister that secures to main device. Two canister sizes are required: small and large. Literature Review MTR3 Alarm volume must be sufficiently loud, at least 50dB and distinctive, to be heard over noise commonly occurring in the areas where the device is used. The alarm volume shall be adjustable, but it should not be possible to turn the volume down so low that it is unlikely to be heard 20 feet from the patient s room. Literature Review MTR4 The device shall be capable of being cleaned, disinfected, and reused. The device shall be cleaned and disinfected by the offeror as part of the rental agreement. Literature Review MTR5 Technical support by telephone must be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week (24x7). Literature Review MTR6 Online device ordering system/support matrix that allows devices to be issued, discontinued, and/or returned for repair by clinical staff. Literature Review MTR7 Clinical education and training: Hands on clinical education for clinicians must be provided at initial installation of product and upon request for the life of the product. Educational materials must be available on the company s web site. Literature Review MTR8 The device must provide a negative pressure range of no less than 0 mmHg to no more than 200 mmHg in both continuous and intermittent modes. Literature Review MTR9 The device must be equipped to be compatible with foam dressings utilized in negative pressure wound therapy. Standard foam dressing and additional dense foam with capability of packing into tunnels and undermined spaces. MTR10 The device should be able to transition directly to home or outside facility from acute care. The offeror should provide descriptive product literature and performance requirements of each product. Descriptive literature means information (e.g., cuts, illustrations, drawings, and brochures) that is submitted as part of an offer. Descriptive literature is required to verify details of the product offered that pertain to significant elements such as (1) design; (2) materials; (3) components; (4) performance characteristics; and (5) methods of manufacture, assembly, construction, or operation. For the purpose of determining technical acceptability, descriptive literature must be identified and highlighted to show the appropriate model and type and all component items for functions offered and clearly show that the item(s) offered are in compliance with the minimum technical requirements. The offeror may supplement the descriptive literature with a written technical proposal or other documentation if the literature does not sufficiently demonstrate product compliance with the requirements. If providing a written technical proposal, the information must be submitted on the offeror s or manufacturer s letter head and signed by a QA Manager or other company official. Descriptive literature, technical proposals and/or product samples will be used to determine if the offered products meet the minimum technical requirements. Literature required is one (1) set that shows all sizes offered for all products submitted. Literature must be cross-referenced to show where compliance with each product requirement is indicated. If literature does not reference a given minimum technical requirement, documentation explaining how the requirement is met must be submitted on letterhead of the offeror with signature, title, email address and phone number of the preparer. All responses shall be submitted no later than 08 October 2019 @ 11:00 a.m. EST. All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to chellry.whittier@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. In response, please include the following: Company/individual name Address Point of contact with phone number Information describing your interest Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, if applicable Tax ID number DUNS number Capabilities Statement Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Proof of verification as a SDVOSB/VOSB (if applicable) If your firm/company is a SDVOSB or VOSB, the firm/company must be VERIFIED in the VIP database (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov) as prescribed under the Veterans First Contracting Program as implemented in VAAR subpart 819.70. The Veteran Administration is mandated by Public Law 109-461 (38 USC § 8127 & 8128) to give first priority to SDVOSB and VOSB concerns if there should be sufficient firms available to compete under a set aside. If insufficient veteran owned small business responses are received to establish the basis for setting this action aside for other than large business participation, then the action will be advertised as a small business set aside or full and open competition. In this case, all interested parties responding shall be eligible to bid. The NAICS 339113- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing is applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of 750 Employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award.
 

Web Link

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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C24620Q0031 36C24620Q0031.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=5178205&FileName=36C24620Q0031-000.docx)

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Record

SN05467197-W 20191005/191003230740-572b03b6b2661eeb7483d1ec72e41ff4 (fbodaily.com)
 

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