SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- NX EQ - Adjustable Ergonomic Workstations Brand Name or Equal
- Notice Date
- 8/26/2021 1:31:11 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339113
— Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- STRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G) FREDERICKSBURG VA 22408 USA
- ZIP Code
- 22408
- Solicitation Number
- 36C10G21Q0088
- Response Due
- 9/10/2021 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 10/25/2021
- Point of Contact
- Tonya Purce, Contract Specialist, Phone: 202-815-9502
- E-Mail Address
-
tonya.purce@va.gov
(tonya.purce@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMIC WORKSTATION product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2)to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to manufacture Steris AMSCO brand name or equal Adjustable Ergonomic Workstations on an agency wide basis.VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Adjustable Ergonomic Workstations to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States The period of performance is for one (1) 12-month base period with four (4) twelve (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 associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 750 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . All quoters must be certified as with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ at the time of quote submission. 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 Adjustable Ergonomic Workstations are designed to alleviate the physical stress placed on technicians performing the inspection, assembly, and packaging in the Central Sterile Supply Department. Ergonomic workstations meet the ergonomic challenges of a diverse work force, helping reduce the risk of work-related injuries. Ergonomic workstations easily adjust to the various physical attributes and requirements of the human body while sitting or standing ultimately achieving better employee health and injury prevention. The following Contract Line Items will be awarded in the proposed contract: CLIN BRAND PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0001 Steris PREP55 AMSCO Prep and Pack Table Delux Electric - Includes CLINS 0001AA-0001AK 0001AA Steris Stainless steel surface, 36 x 72"", Casters 0001AB Steris Multi-function Shelf, 15 x 36"" 0001AC Steris Electric Plug Strip (15A) 0001AD Steris Akro Bins, Blue (5 Pack) 0001AE Steris Accessory Rail 0001AF Steris Small Vertical CPU Holder 0001AG Steris LED Adjustable Overhead Fixture 0001AH Steris LED Light Assembly 0001AI Steris Cable Management Hooks (2 Pack) 0001AJ Steris Magnetic Hooks (3 Pack) 0001AK Steris Surface Mounted Monitor Arm 0002 Steris PREP63 AMSCO Prep and Pack Table, Delux Accessory Package, Electric Frame, 30 x 60- Includes CLINS 0002AA-0002AK 0002AA Steris Stainless steel surface, 30 x 60"", Casters 0002AB Steris Multi-function Shelf, 15 x 30"" 0002AC Steris Electric Plug Strip (15A) 0002AD Steris Akro Bins, Blue (5 Pack) 0002AE Steris Accessory Rail 0002AF Steris Small Vertical CPU Holder 0002AG Steris LED Adjustable Overhead Fixture 0002AH Steris LED Light Assembly 0002AI Steris Cable Management Hooks (2 Pack) 0002AJ Steris Magnetic Hooks (3 Pack) 0002AK Steris Surface Mounted Monitor Arm 0003 Steris PREP00043 Magnification Light 0004 Steris PREP00072 Large Vertical CPU Holder 0005 Steris PREP00025 Footrest for AMSCO Prep & Pack Table Only 3 . For each product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. First, the SC table below shall be included in the response to this sources-sought notice with a cross-reference column of the page number(s) identifying where that the requirement is met. Next, the vendor must clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the vendor must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the contracting officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Steris AMSCO and Adjustable Ergonomic Workstation as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics: CLIN s 0001 and 0002 apply to the following SC s SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 1 The Workstation shall be equipped with an electric (powered) height adjustment capability. Literature Review SC 2 The Workstation shall be constructed of a non-porous solid work surface (stainless steel or Corian) and equipped with locking casters. Literature Review SC 3 The Workstation shall be capable of handling loads/weight capacity of 500lbs (227kg) or greater. Literature Review SC 4 The Workstation shall be equipped with a 15 Amp, 120-volt outlet electrical plug strip with lighted on/off switch. Literature Review SC 5 The Workstation shall accommodate Akro Bins and be equipped with multi-function shelving. Literature Review CLIN s 0001, 0002, and 0004 apply to the following SC s SC 6 The Workstation shall be equipped with a flat screen monitor arm and a vertical CPU (computer tower/central processing unit) holder. Literature Review CLIN s 0001, 0002, 0003 and 0005 apply to the following SC s SC 7 The Workstation shall be equipped with a magnification light, LED overhead light fixtures and assemblies, and footrest. Literature Review
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Nationwide, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
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