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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MARCH 05, 2021 SAM #7036
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- FUJIFILM SONOSITE - EDGE II & X-PORTE ULTRASOUND

Notice Date

3/3/2021 12:15:55 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

334510 — Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22L (36C262) LONG BEACH CA 90815 USA
 

ZIP Code

90815
 

Solicitation Number

36C26221Q0404
 

Response Due

3/10/2021 9:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

03/25/2021
 

Point of Contact

adrienne.brown4@va.gov, Adrienne Brown, Phone: 951-601-4536
 

E-Mail Address

Adrienne.Brown4@va.gov
(Adrienne.Brown4@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334510 (size standard of 1,250 Employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide FujiFilm Sonosite Ultrasound machine and parts for the VA San Diego Healthcare System: Item # Manufacturer Description/Part Number* Qty 0001 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P29241 - COVID-19 Point-of-Care Ultrasound Guide - FDA 510K ClearedE 2 0002 FUJIFILM SONOSITE L21822 - Sonosite Edge II Ultrasound System The Sonosite EDGE II is a high-resolution, all-digital, 9.0-pound (4.1 kg) ultrasound system with a 12.1in. LED full-bleed glass display. The Edge II boosts improvements in cardiac and abdominal image quality through DirectClear Technology and a new wide-angle display, as well as alignment with the Sonosite pillars. The Edge II features Armored Cable Technology on select transducers, a keypad sealed to the Edge for protection against infection, and persistent knobs for more precise actions. As with our past products, the Edge II is designed with Sonosite's proprietary Chip Fusion Technology that integrates digital signal processing and multiple system functions into a custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) microchip. The purchase of the Sonosite EDGE II system includes the following software technologies: - 2D grayscale with SonoMB Multi Beam Technology - Auto Gain with SonoADAPT Tissue Optimization Technology - M-Mode - Application specific calculation packages Also includes battery, ultrasound gel, and user guide on a CD (Printed user guides also available as a purchasable option). available as a purchasable option). 2 0003 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P21604 - Advanced OB/GYN Calculations Advanced OB/GYN Calculations package for obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound imaging applications. This feature set enables additional OB/GYN calculations available on select transducers* with the OB exam type. Advanced OB/GYN Calculations include: -OB Twins Package -OB Growth Analysis with Twin support (Previous Exam Data, Report Graphs, Growth Tables, Growth Table Author Selection (Preferences) for Individual Growth Parameters) -OB Custom Measurements (Supports 5 custom Distance or Area Measurements for Calculations List, Supports OB -Customer Growth and Gestational Age Table definition, Import/Export support) -OB User Defined Tables (Gestational Age Tables (supports 2 additional authors for System Tables and 5 Custom Measurement tables), Growth Analysis Tables (supports 2 additional authors for System Tables), Import/Export support) -OB Checklist including BPP -OB Doppler Calculations support for Umbilical Cord and MCA (Umbilical Cord (S/D, PI, RI), Middle Cerebral Artery (S/D, PI, RI)) Advanced OB/GYN Calculations are available on the C35x, rC60xi, rP19x, and ICTx Transducers with the OB Exam Type. 2 0004 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P21593 - Color Application Package, Sonosite EDGE II This package provides the following capabilities for the transducers that support these features: - Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI): Capability in which the system transmits at one frequency and receives at a higher harmonic frequency to reduce noise and clutter and improve resolution. - SonoHD Imaging Technology: Significantly reduces speckle noise while enhancing tissue margins, thereby dramatically improving contrast and structural resolution. - Velocity color flow imaging provides the clinician with the color sensitivity to perform color Doppler examinations with all transducers during a clinical procedure. - PW Doppler is available on all transducers. - CW Doppler is a quantitative assessment of blood flow with Duplex imaging for higher flow velocities. 2 0005 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P21070 - rC60xi / 5-2 MHz transducer Biopsy Compatible rC60xi / 5-2 MHz multi-frequency, broadband, 60 mm curved array transducer featuring DirectCleartechnology, (patent-pending transducer design that increases resolution and penetration without compromising Sonosite's reknowned durability). Note: Please refer to the most recent version of the corresponding system specification sheet or transducer specification sheet for available exams supported by each system. 2 0006 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P07690 - ICTx / 8-5 MHZ Transducer Biopsy Compatible ICTx / 8-5 MHz broadband, 11 mm, intracavitary curved array transducer. This transducer is biopsy compatible. Note: Please refer to the most recent version of the corresponding system specification sheet or transducer specification sheet for available exams supported by each system. 6 0007 FUJIFILM SONOSITE L15800 - EDGE Stand Ergonomic stand and mobile work platform for the EDGE, Sonosite EDGE II system and transducers. Complete with power supply, mini-dock and accessory basket. OEM peripherals include: B/W or color printer. Unable to use together 2 0008 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P20006 - UPX898 Sony B and W Digital and Analog Printer Sony UP-X898MD compact, medical grade black and white hybrid printer with a USB 2.0 interface 2 0009 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P14166 - Jadak USB Bar Code Scanner Jadak medical grade bar code scanner. Omni directional 1D and 2D barcode reading capability. 2 0010 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P16535 - Triple Transducer Connect (TTC) w/ quick disconnect Three-transducer module for mobile docking system that allows connection of up to three transducers simultaneously while the system is docked in the Stand 2 0011 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P20516 - Sonosite EDGE II Ultrasound System User Guide English 2 0012 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P21828 - Sonosite EDGE II Ultrasound System Service Manual 2 0013 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P21828 - Sonosite EDGE II Ultrasound System Service Manual 2 0014 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P29241 - COVID-19 Point-of-Care Ultrasound Guide - FDA 510K Cleared 1 0015 FUJIFILM SONOSITE L15600 - X-Porte Ultrasound Kiosk System with Stand The Sonosite X-Porte is a high resolution, all digital ultrasound kiosk designed to meet the needs of the demanding clinical environment. The X-Porte Kiosk includes: a capacitive multi-touch panel user interface, adjustable high resolution 19"" LED monitor for image display and review, a system stand featuring a triple transducer connection, battery pack and a storage basket. In addition to high resolution 2D imaging the system includes the following imaging modes: M-mode, Pulsed Wave Doppler (update and simultaneous), Continuous Wave Doppler, Velocity Color Doppler, Color Power Doppler and Tissue Doppler Imaging. The X-Porte kiosk features proprietary software technologies: XDI - Extreme Definition Imaging, Steep Needle Profiling, SonoHD2 Imaging Technology, SonoMBr Multibeam Technology, SonoADAPTTM Tissue Optimization Technology, Pulse Inversion Tissue Harmonic Imaging, Color HDTM Technology, AutoGain (see key for Technology descriptions) , For maximum imaging performance the X-Porte visualization tool features proprietary software technologies: XDI - Extreme Definition Imaging, Steep Needle Profiling, SonoHD2 Imaging Technology, SonoMB Multibeam Technology, SonoADAPT Tissue Optimization Technology, Pulse Inversion Tissue Harmonic Imaging, Color HD Technology, AutoGain - XDI Extreme Definition Imaging -shapes the ultrasound beam to pinpoint precision. As a result, tissue resolution is improved and side lobe image artifacts are minimized to produce images with less haze and increased clarity. - Steep Needle Profiling Technology - enhances needle visualization while maintaining image quality of the target and surrounding anatomy. - SonoHD2 Imaging Technology - reduces speckle noise and image artifacts while enhancing tissue margins, thereby dramatically improving contrast and structural resolution. - SonoMB MultiBeam Technology - improves contrast resolution; tissue differentiation of small structures and enhances border delineation. - SonoADAPT Tissue Optimization Technology - provides continuous automatic adaptive manipulation of multiple imaging parameters to reduce manual time consuming system adjustments. - Pulse Inversion Tissue Harmonic Imaging, utilizes higher frequencies from the ultrasound signal to create high resolution images with dramatically cleaner and sharper contrast between structures. - Color HD Technology- increasing color performance, sensitivity and frame rates for more diagnostic information. - AutoGain - provides automatic 2D gain image optimization with the push of a button. The Triple Transducers Quick Connect allows 3 transducers to be simultaneously connected to the system, for efficient selection of transducers via the touchscreen control panel. Image Storage and Connectivity is accomplishedthrough: - The kiosk has 64GB of onboard Flash memory to retain enough data for 320 exams and features thumbnail review of saved images and video clips. - 6 USB ports for sharing of images (jpeg and bmp) and video clips (AVI) to a PC or Mac. - Embedded Digital Video Recorder for customized digital video capture. - DICOM package with the capability to store image and clips and interface within your PACS network with the complete offering of DICOM Print, Store, Modality Worklist, Perform Procedure Step (PPS), and Storage Commitment. - Wireless capabilities (B and G networking) for transmission of images and information wirelessly. (Subject to Country Certification) - HDMI and VGA out capability The Kiosk features Sonosite's Visual Guides, a library of animated learning tutorials are featured on-board the kiosk for just in time learning and reference. The learning tutorials are displayed on the control panel so users can view the tutorials and scan simultaneously. Visual Guide packages included are: Ultrasound Basics, Acute Care Procedures, MSK and Anesthesia. (1) One Transducer is required with each system purchase. Transducer selection may be changed, and transducers may be added or removed as required to support specific clinical applications. 1 0016 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P16038 - HFL38XP / 13-6 MHZ Transducer, ROHS HFL38xp/13-6 MHz multi-frequency, broadband, 38 mm linear array transducer. This transducer is biopsy compatible 1 0017 FUJIFILM SONOSITE P19617 - C35XP 8-3MHZ Transducer C35xp/8-3 MHz multi-frequency, broadband, 35 mm curved array transducer. This transducer is biopsy compatible. 1 0018 FUJIFILM SONOSITE L15650 - Sony USB Black and White Printer Sony compact, medical grade digital black and white printer with USB 2.0 Interface. 1 0019 FUJIFILM SONOSITE Sonosite Institute for Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Exclusive access to over 100 hours of education including courses, videos, webinars, quizzes, certificates and additional resources. Accessible via desktop, tablet or phone 1 The FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this RFI. Any items stated as equal not confirming to the requirements will be considered non- responsive. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business a: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or a distributor of the items being researched above? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? (5) If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) Does your company have FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (7) If you are an FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or federal contract holder, are the items you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (8) Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? (9) Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each. (10) Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner? (11) Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company. *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items"" meet all the salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Adrienne.Brown4@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 9AM PST. March 10, 2021. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this source sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Please reference 36C26221Q0404. If possible please provide unofficial pricing. Notice: No remanufactures or gray market items/ supplies will be acceptable. Interested parties of RFI must be an authorized reseller, distributor, or dealer of the O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Verification can be provided by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. Equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veteran Affairs VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego 92161, USA

Zip Code: 92161

Country: USA
 

Record

SN05932600-F 20210305/210303230117 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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