SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- NX EQ Patient Transport Chairs Stryker Prime TC Brand Name or Equal
- Notice Date
- 1/25/2022 11:45:01 AM
- 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
- 36C10G22Q0043
- Response Due
- 2/23/2022 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 04/09/2022
- Point of Contact
- Tonya W. 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 PATIENT TRANSPORT CHAIRS 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 provide Stryker Prime TC® brand name or equal transport chairs 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 transport chairs to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 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 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 purposes 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 Patient transport chairs provide mobility assistance throughout a medical facility for patients with walking impairments in order to reduce the risk of falling or further injury. These specialized transport chairs are designed with smaller wheels to allow a caretaker to safely propel patients from standard to bariatric sizes while reducing personal hazard. The following Contract Line Items are being considered: Contract Line Items Manufacturer Description/ Part Number Base YR OY 1 OY 2 OY 3 OY 4 0001 Stryker Stryker Prime TC Transport Chair 1460-000-000 360 360 360 360 360 0002 Stryker Transport Chair IV Pole 1460-035-000 360 360 360 360 360 0003 Stryker Foley Bag Attachment Hook 1460-101-150 360 360 360 360 360 0004 Stryker Foley Bag Hook options W/ Leg Rest 1460-001-200 360 360 360 360 360 0005 Stryker Padded Seat 1460-013-050 160 160 160 160 160 0006 Stryker Oxygen Holder 1460-045-000 160 160 160 160 160 0007 Stryker Leg Rest 1460-166-030 160 160 160 160 160 0008 Stryker Lap Belt 1460-013-100 160 160 160 160 160 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Stryker Prime TC® Patient Transport Chairs as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics: SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION CLINs SC 1 Must support a minimum Weight capacity of 500 pounds. Literature Review 0001, 0005, 0007, 0008 SC 2 Must provide Large back wheels which provide maneuverability but do not allow patients to self-propel. Literature Review 0001 SC 3 Must have Spring loaded foot rests that flip up automatically Literature Review 0001, 0007 SC 4 Must have Swing-away foot rests that swing out of the way by stepping on a button. Literature Review 0001, 0007 SC 5 Must have Arm rests that rotate out of the way to allow side access and also have elevated touch points to allow patients to support themselves during ingress and egress with nose-over-toes posture. Literature Review 0001 SC 6 Must have No removable parts Literature Review 0001 SC 7 Must have a Comfort molded plastic seat that will not tear. Literature Review 0001, 0005 SC 8 Must have Permanently attached IV pole. Literature Review 0001, 0002 SC 9 Must have a Permanently attached oxygen holder in upright position, with swing-away holder that does not require high lifting. Literature Review 0001, 0006 SC 10 Must have the Ability to engage and disengage brakes from the back of the chair without leaning Literature Review 0001 SC 11 Must have Anti-tip wheels Literature Review 0001 SC 12 Must have Yellow activation points to show which parts of the chair move Literature Review 0001 SC 13 Must have a Bag hanging points to attach Foley bags and other hanging equipment Literature Review 0001, 0003, 0004 SC 14 Must have Vertical handles 35-45 inches from floor Literature Review 0001 SC 15 Must have a Chart holder that is easy to clean Literature Review 0001 SC 16 Must have a Nesting design that requires only 19 additional inches of space for each nested chair. Literature Review 0001 SC 17 Must have a Powder-coated, power-washable frame for easy cleaning. Literature Review 0001 SC 18 Must have a Level sitting surface at a height that allows lateral transfer and standing in the usual fashion (15 inches from foot rest, 21 inches from floor). Literature Review 0001, 0005 SC 19 Must have a 21.5 inch wide sitting surface Literature Review 0001, 0005 SC 20 Must have Permanently attached leg supports that swing out of the way of all operations when not in use. Literature Review 0001, 0007 SC 21 Must have a Warranty of 3 years on parts, 1 year labor and travel Literature Review 0001 For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (SC) specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Full name and address of company DUNS number Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer Country of Origin designation for all products Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics (if submitting an or-equal item) Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Nationwide
- Record
- SN06224523-F 20220127/220125230111 (samdaily.us)
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