SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- NX EQ Whirlpool Baths
- Notice Date
- 2/14/2023 5:11:28 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
- 36C10G23Q0044
- Response Due
- 3/1/2023 8:59:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/08/2023
- Point of Contact
- Ninatile Bacote, Contract Specialist, Phone: 202-957-2173
- E-Mail Address
-
Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov
(Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Whirlpool Baths 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 Sources Sought Notice 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 Arjo, Inc.® brand name or equal Whirlpool Baths 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 Whirlpool Baths 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 SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search 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 Sources Sought Notice 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 Whirlpool Baths are designed to provide a turbulent (jet) water bath in a large container for the user (i.e., Whirlpool Baths). These baths typically include a large container (e.g., a stainless-steel tank) with capabilities for easy filling and draining; the tank may be mounted on casters. Whirlpool Baths include a turbine to provide the turbulent water supply and a thermometer; they may also include other accessories such as patient lifts and seats. Whirlpool Baths are used clinically to provide hydrotherapy during physical and/or rehabilitation procedures. The following Contract Line Items are being considered: Contract Line Items # Part Numbers Description BASE YEAR YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 Century Sit Bath 0001 AK61611-US Century Still-Bath Sit Bath 10 10 10 10 10 0002 AK62611-US Century Hydro Massage Sit Bath 10 10 10 10 10 0003 AK63611-US Century Hydro Sound Sit Bath 10 10 10 10 10 Parker Height Adjustable & Reclining Bath 0004 AL27010-US Parker Height Adjustable & Reclining Bath with Blue Trim 10 10 10 10 10 0005 AL27011-US Parker Height Adjustable & Reclining Bath with Grey Trim 10 10 10 10 10 0006 AL27110-US Parker Height Adjustable & Reclining Bath with Blue Trim with Sound & Vision. 10 10 10 10 10 Primo Bathing System 0007 AP32312US0111 Primo Rectangular Bathing System, 1900mm Length with Programmable P300 Control Panel, Hydro Massage, with Liquids Dispensing, Integrated and Automatic Disinfection System with Contact Time Lockout, Dual Shower Handles, 3-Level Autofill and Emergency Lowering. 10 10 10 10 10 0008 AP33312US0011 Primo Hydro Sound Bathing System, 1900mm Length with Programmable P300 Control Panel, Hydro Massage, with Liquids Dispensing, Integrated Disinfection System with Contact Time Lockout, Dual Shower Handles, 3-Level Autofill and Emergency Lowering 10 10 10 10 10 Rhapsody Bathing System 0009 AR32312US0111 Rhapsody Keyhole Shaped Bathing System, 1900mm Length with Programmable P300 Control Panel, Hydro Massage, with Liquids Dispensing, Integrated and Automatic Disinfection System with Contact Time Lockout, Dual Shower Handles, 3-Level Autofill and Emergency Lowering. 10 10 10 10 10 0010 AR33312US0011 Rhapsody Keyhole Shaped Bathing System, 1900mm Length with Programmable P300 Control Panel, Hydro Sound with Liquids Dispensing, Integrated Disinfection System with Contact Time Lockout, Dual Shower Handles, 3-Level Autofill and Emergency Lowering 10 10 10 10 10 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Arjo, Inc.® Whirlpool Baths as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics. SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION APPLICABLE CLINS VENDOR S PROVIDE PAGE # WHERE EACH SC IS MET IN YOUR TECHNICAL LITERATURE SC 1 Auto fill capability Literature Review 0001 - 0010 SC 2 Provides scalding protection for patient safety Literature Review 0001 - 0010 SC 3 Equipped with a disinfection system Literature Review 0001 - 0010 SC 4 Water temperature indicator Literature Review 0001 - 0010 SC 5 Massage or ultrasonic or sound effect therapeutic hydrotherapy Literature Review 0001 - 0010 SC 6 Lift accessible or transfer seats to assist patients in and out of the tub Literature Review 0001 - 0010 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/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE 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 and page numbers where each salient characteristic is met 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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- Address: Nationwide
- Record
- SN06591797-F 20230216/230214230111 (samdaily.us)
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