SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- WSNC Patient Bed Purchase IDV
- Notice Date
- 12/9/2021 1:32:59 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339113
— Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) VANCOUVER WA 98662 USA
- ZIP Code
- 98662
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26022Q0138
- Response Due
- 12/20/2021 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 02/18/2022
- Point of Contact
- Jayme Defae, Contract Specialist, Phone: 360-852-9872
- E-Mail Address
-
Jayme.Defae@va.gov
(Jayme.Defae@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Bed Purchase - Western States Network Consortium (WSNC) medical facilities 2 Radiation dosimetry - Western States Network Consortium (WSNC) medical facilities 1 This is a request for information for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses with capabilities to provide the services described below. Potential offerors are invited to provide feedback via e-mail to Jayme Defae at Jayme.Defae@VA.Gov. Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. All responses due by 20 December 2021 at 1500. The intention is to procure a 5-year blanket purchase agreement. Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information to Jayme Defae at Jayme.Defae@VA.Gov. 1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and DUNS. 2) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program. Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is no larger than 750 employees. [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify) 3) There isn t a Non-Manufacturer waiver for this product. Are you a manufacturer of requested beds? 4) What types of information is needed to submit accurate offers? 5) Comment on any current or potential technical, cost, schedule, or performance risks that you would like to make the Government aware of that concern the draft Statement of Work below. (i.e., problems or any other issues experienced with similar contracts). Include comments on the Draft Statement of Work. 6) How is the service, as described in the draft Statement of Work typically priced? How could it be priced for a Government contract? 7) Provide a brief capability statement (Max 2 pages) with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The Capabilities Statement for these sources sought is not expected to be a Request for Quotations, Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company s ability to provide the services outlined in the draft SOW below. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. Submission of capabilities statement will assist our office in tailoring the requirement to be consistent with industry standards. The capabilities will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining to Set-Aside for the Small Business (SB) Community or to conduct as an Unrestricted Procurement. Other than small businesses may respond to this notice in the event the market does not indicate SB interest. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The DRAFT SOW as follows: Thank you for your participation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DRAFT BED AND ANCILLARY ITEM DESCRIPTION Under this agreement, the BPA holder shall provide patient beds and related items for sale for Western States Network Consortium (WSNC) medical facilities (Attachment B for full location list). All VHA facilities within the WSNC are authorized to order any item listed on the Price-Cost Schedule (Attachment A) at the listed price. PATIENT BED DESCRIPTION All equipment shall be new, state of the art, and not recertified nor refurbished. All equipment prices are FOB Destination. Equipment purchased shall come with a 1-year warranty or the manufacturer s standard warranty, whichever is longer. PATIENT BED TYPES REQUIRED: The Contractor shall be able to provide the following types of patient beds and mattresses as appropriate to the manufacturers product lines (by functional category) Air-Fluidized Mattress Alternating Pressure Mattress Low Air Loss Mattress Bariatric Low Air Mattress Non-Powered Mattress Respiratory/Pulmonary Mattress Wound Care Mattress Air-Fluidized Therapy Bed Bariatric Bed Behavioral Health Bed Critical/Intensive Care Bed Fall Prevention Bed Med/Surg Bed Therapy Bed Bariatric Bedside Commode Bariatric Stretcher Chair Electric Stretchers CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES PER BED TYPE: Air-Fluidized Mattress A powered mattress that moves therapeutic elements (such as beads) inside the mattress. The mattress can be used with flat deck beds. Alternating Pressure Mattress A powered mattress that redistributes pressure on the patient s body as it lies on the mattress to prevent pressure wounds or sores. Includes a motor that controls pressure redistribution. Low Air Loss Mattress A powered mattress where air goes through the mattress to prevent the trapping of patient body moisture and to keep the patient s body dry. For average sized bed frames and patients (patient weight range up to 500 pounds). Bariatric Low Air Mattress A powered mattress where air goes through the mattress to prevent the trapping of patient body moisture and to keep the patient s body dry. For larger sized bed frames and patients (patient weight range 500-1,000 pounds). Bed mattress must have ability to expand in width from 35 to 50 and includes bolsters (if necessary) to prevent entrapment. Non-Powered Mattress A mattress consisting of foam or gel layers with no motor or powered function. For Med/Surg and Behavioral Health bed frames. Patient weight capacity of up to 500 pounds. Respiratory/Pulmonary Mattress A powered mattress with pulsating, beating, and/or turning features. Patient weight capacity of up to 500 pounds. Includes a motor that controls the powered feature. Wound Care Mattress A low air loss mattress with pressure redistribution features. Mattresses can be in both average and larger patient size weight capacities. Bariatric mattresses must have ability to expand in width from 35 to 50 and includes bolsters (if necessary) to prevent entrapment. Air-Fluidized Therapy Bed A bed frame with an air-fluidized mattress integrated into it to perform this function. Bariatric Bed Bed frame must have a safe working load of at least 1,000 pounds. Bed frames must have weight capacity clearly labeled on the frame. Bed frame must have a central braking or caster locking system that can be accessed from the foot end of the bed. The height range from the floor to the bed platform shall be from 18 to 36 . Bed must have ability to expand in width from 35 to 50 , without tools and still meet FDA Entrapment Guidelines for all 7 zones. The bed frame shall be motorized for safe patient handling. Behavioral Health Bed A platform bed that has no removable parts. Critical/Intensive Care Bed Bed frames must be capable of moving into Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg positions. Bed frame must have a cardiac chair position (ie, sitting position or standing position). Bed frame must have weight scales. Bed frame must have a bed head height indicator. Bed frame must have an exit alarm, a siderail alarm, and a wheel lock alarm. Bed frame must have additional power outlets available on the bed frame. Bed frame must have a brake and steering system. Fall Prevention Bed A bed frame with a height range from the floor to the bed platform that can be lowered to less than 12 . Bed frame must have an exit alarm. Med/Surg Bed Bed frame must have a safe working load of at least 500 pounds. Bed frames must have weight capacity clearly labeled on the frame. Bed frame must have a central braking or caster locking system that can be accessed from the foot end of the bed. Bed frame must have a height range from the floor to the bed platform of 18 to 36 . Bed frame must have weight scales. Hi-Lo bed models shall have a height range from floor to bed platform shall be less than 12 to 36 . Bed frame must have a brake and steering system. Therapy Bed A bed frame with a specialized therapeutic function. Power-assisted bed frame movement capability is desired. Bariatric Bedside Commode The bed frame accessory must be capable of supporting up to 1,000 pounds. Bariatric Stretcher Chair An integrated mattress and bed frame device capable of lying flat and sitting up. The device must have motorized movement capability. The device must be capable of supporting up to 1,000 pounds. Electric Stretchers Stretcher is powered to adjust heights for head of bed and knee areas. Stretcher must have a brake and steering system. APPLICABLE STANDARDS: All beds shall meet the following requirements and salient characteristics: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires a UL listing/certification mark of UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-38 or (UL544 for older beds) be located on the bed, as appropriate. Beds must be tested by an independent OSHA recognized testing laboratory such as UL, CSA, ETL. The UL 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-38 are also the FDA s current recognized consensus standard for hospital beds. A bed that receives the UL 60601-1 / IEC 60601-2-38 means that it has been tested to meet manufacturer claims of weight capacity, environmental hazard safety and fire hazard safety. Beds must meet national safety standards regarding interface of both patient and caregiver, with particular attention to FDA side rail and entrapment issues. Bed frames must easily fit in elevators. Bed frames must have a safe working load of at least 500 pounds. Bed frames must have weight capacity clearly labeled on the frame. Head and footboards must be able to be removed without tools (except for Behavioral Health Bed frames). Movable beds must be able to roll at any height. Bed frames must be able to go to Comfort chair/Cardiac Chair position with one button control. Bed frames must have under bed clearance of approximately 23 ¾ to accommodate existing surgical lifts, floor lifts, and clearance for wheelchair leg support brackets (with exceptions of Hi-Lo and Fall Prevention bed frames). Two or more IV rod sockets at the head is desirable. Bed frames must be equipped with side rails with non-slip grips. A lowered side rail must maintain a safe floor gap to avoid foot injuries. Bed frames must have the ability to attach a trapeze system. Bed exit alarm systems are desirable and must be compatible with current nurse call systems. Bed motors and mattress motors must be quiet and unobtrusive in operation. Underbed lights are desired to help reduce patient falls. Underbed lights that indicate if a bed is locked or in the low position are desired. Beds shall have ability to expand in length the foot support area to accommodate taller patients. Bed frames (except for Behavioral Health Bed frames) shall have emergency CPR quick release mechanism for the back section. Bed frames must have separate staff controls with illuminated buttons. Bed articulation must configure effectively with most commercially available special surfaces to provide a matching therapy system and reduce shear and pressure forces to the patient, notably regarding these features: Pneumatic tilt Low air loss Alternating pressure mattresses Rotating Low noise systems with heat dissipation Bed frame motors must have undergone extensive electrical tests of the electric motor drive including current leakage, electric shock, duty cycle and heat rise under load. Mattresses and/or mattress covers shall be vapor permeable and waterproof. Bed frames and mattresses shall be capable of routine cleaning with commonly available cleaning products. PATIENT BED REMOVAL: The removal of existing beds that are being replaced by newly ordered beds may be ordered from the Contractor by the ordering facility. All costs associated with the removing and disposing of existing beds shall be accounted for in the Bed Disposal line item on Attachment A. INSTALLATION: The Contractor shall be responsible for managing and coordinating the delivery, assembly, installation, configuration, and calibration of any equipment ordered. The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment installed is in proper working order and ready for use by the VA before leaving the installation site. The Contractor shall provide a list of installed equipment serial numbers and copies of user manuals in the quantity specified by individual TOs. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of any waste related to providing the ordered equipment. TRAINING: The Contractor shall provide training for the ordering facility s designated staff in accordance with the training requested on individual TOs and the manufacturer s standards for operating the ordered equipment. The training may be rendered in any medium (in-person, online, video conference, phone conference, etc.) agreed to by the facility and the Contractor.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Western States Consortium Network Multiple states and locations. VA Medical Centers
- Record
- SN06195388-F 20211211/211210201447 (samdaily.us)
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