SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Teleflex Arrow Interventional AC3 Optimus Service
- Notice Date
- 7/25/2023 3:05:40 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) VANCOUVER WA 98662 USA
- ZIP Code
- 98662
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26023Q0879
- Response Due
- 8/7/2023 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/22/2023
- Point of Contact
- Denise Patches, Contract Specialist, Phone: Email Only
- E-Mail Address
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Denise.Patches@va.gov
(Denise.Patches@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- 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. In accordance with 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. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for a Maintenance and service agreement for a Teleflex Arrow This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided. Responses shall be submitted to Denise Patches at Denise.Patches@va.gov by 10:00 AM PST 08/07/2023 SUBJECT: RFI 36C26023Q0879 Maintenance and service agreement for a Teleflex Arrow This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified sources of supply and determine the socioeconomic size classification of the supplier and manufacturer of the end item. Interested companies shall provide, at a minimum, the following information with their response. Company Name and Address: Point of Contact (POC) Name: Email Address: Phone Number: DUNS Number/UNIQUE SAM ID: Brochures of their offered equipment/services. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program: [ ] 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 - Large Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify) Please answer the following questions: [ ] yes [ ] no - Does not exceed 1,000 employees; (for NAICS 339112) must be verifiable thru the System for Award Management) [ ] yes [ ] no Is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied. [ ] yes [ ] no Takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice (identify how this occurs); and [ ] yes [ ] no Will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, past experience etc.) to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Maintenance and service agreement for a Teleflex Arrow Requested Salient Characteristics/Statement of Work 1. Contract Title. Puget Sound Health Care System (PSHCS) Seattle Division and American Lake Teleflex Arrow Interventional Inc. Equipment Service Agreement 2. Background. Puget Sound Health Care System (PSHCS) Seattle Division requires on-site, full service maintenance and repair contract to ensure that the Seattle Division B Teleflex Arrow Interventional Inc Equipment are kept in proper operating condition and ready for to safely and effectively sterilize medical instruments. This contract includes all parts and service to properly provide preventative maintenance, on-site repairs, to ensure that all units are fully operational according to manufacturer specifications prior to departure. 3. Scope. Contractor shall provide all necessary travel, labor, materials, tools, documentation, and parts required for repairs and the performing of quarterly scheduled maintenance the Seattle Division Teleflex Arrow Interventional Inc Equipment Maintenance and repair services shall be provided between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. 4. Specific Tasks. The contractor shall provide all travel, labor, materials, tools, documentation, and parts required maintain and repair required for (1) annual preventative maintenance, and on-site repairs, to ensure that all units are fully operational according to manufacturer specifications on: Serial Number Entry Number model Equipment Category Location QTY 190545F 147124 AC3 Optimus CIRC ASSIST UNITS: CARDIAC: INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON 3D138I-100-663 1 190509F 147123 CIRC ASSIST UNITS: CARDIAC: INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON 3D138I-100-663 190510F 147122 CIRC ASSIST UNITS: CARDIAC: INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON 3D138H-100-663 210523F 175116 CIRC ASSIST UNITS: CARDIAC: INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON 4D142A-100-663 1 4.1 Task One: The contractor shall provide a Repair & Annual Preventative Maintenance on the Seattle Division Teleflex Arrow Interventional Inc. Equipment 4.1.1 Deliverable One: (1) Annual Preventative Maintenance PM Services shall include, but may not be limited to, the following: The contractor shall clean the system, The contractor shall perform a system validation, calibration, and all required adjustments The contractor shall replace susceptible parts to failure to ensure performance as designed by the manufacture. The contractor shall return the equipment to the operating condition designed by the manufacture The contractor shall furnish a completed service report indicating the result of the scheduled inspection The Contractor shall furnish certified in-service training to Laboratory staff to ensure safe and effective use of the equipment. 4.1.2 Deliverable Two: Unscheduled Maintenance Services shall include, but may not be limited to, the following: The contractor shall provide repair service which may consist of calibration, cleaning, oiling, adjusting, replacing parts, and maintaining the equipment, including all intervening calls necessary between regular services and calibrations. All required parts shall be furnished. The CO, POC or designated alternate has the authority to approve/request a service call from the contractor. Response Time: Contractor's FSE must respond with a telephone call to the POC and his/her designee within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of telephoned notification 24 hours per day. If the problem cannot be corrected by phone, the FSE will commence work (on-site physical response) within forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of notification and will proceed progressively to completion without undue delay. The contractor shall furnish a completed service report indicating the result for all work performed 5. Performance Monitoring 5.1. The contractor shall provide the POC a completed Corrective and Preventative Maintenance service report all work performed. 5.2. The progress report shall cover all work completed during the preceding month and shall present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent month. This report shall also identify any problems that arose, along with a statement explaining how the problem was resolved. This report shall also identify any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved, with an explanation. 5.3. The tasks are well defined and can, therefore, be easily monitored by the Government POC, who shall represent the Government for this process. Contractor performance will be monitored and the work certified by the POC. The POC will assure contractor quality by routine inspections, product sampling, and monitoring of work while work is being performed. 6. Security Requirements The contractor employees shall not have access to VA sensitive or computer information and will not require routine access to VA Facilities. The contractor employees shall intermittent access only and will be escorted by VA employees while at VA Facilities. No background investigation is required. 7. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI). Government furnished property will not be provided to the contractor. 8. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations. 8.1. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. It is agreed that: 8.1.1. The preliminary and final deliverables, and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by VA which have been generated by the contractor in the performance of this task order, are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the CO at the conclusion of the task order. 8.1.2. The CO will be the sole authorized official to release, verbally or in writing, any data, draft deliverables, final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this task order. No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this task order, presented to the contractor, shall be submitted to the CO for response. 8.1.3. Press releases, marketing material, or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the CO. 8.2. CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 8.2.1. Each respondent shall have an established business, with an office and full time staff. The staff includes a ""fully qualified"" Field Service Engineer (FSE) and a ""fully qualified"" FSE who will serve as the backup. ""Fully Qualified"" is based upon training and on experience in the field. For training, the FSE(s) has successfully completed a formalized manufacturer training programs within the last two years, for the equipment identified in the equipment schedule, and annual refresher course. For field experience, the FSE(s) has a minimum of two years of experience, with respect to scheduled and unscheduled preventive and remedial maintenance, on equipment listed. The FSEs shall be authorized by the contractor to perform the maintenance services. All work shall be performed by ""Fully Qualified"" competent FSEs. The contractor shall provide written assurance of the competency of their personnel and a list of credentials of approved FSEs for each make and model the contractor services at the PSHCS. The CO may authenticate the training requirements, request training certificates or credentials from the contractor at any time for any personnel who are servicing or installing any PSHCS equipment. The CO and/or the POC specifically reserve the right to reject any of the contractor's personnel and refuse them permission to work on the PSHCS equipment. Subcontractor will not be used under this contract unless authorized and approved by the POC. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK 8.3.1 Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor. 9. Risk Control In general, laboratory instruments and reagents that are used in testing patient samples is done daily. This equipment in covered under this service contract is required to ensure that all units are fully operational according to manufacturer specifications. The equipment ensures that the instruments used in medical procures are safe for use. 10. Place of Performance. Work will primarily be performed at the Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division 663 1660 S. Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108-1597 11. Period of Performance. The contractor shall complete the work required under this SOW in once given the award for and then for (2) two years unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor s proposal, the contractor s proposed completion date shall prevail. Work at the Government site shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the CO. Base: 08/15/2023 to 8/14/2024 Option Year 1: 08/15/2024 to 08/14/2025 Option Year 2: 08/15/2025 to 08/14/2026 12. Delivery Schedule. SOW Task# Deliverable Title Format Number Calendar Days After CO Start 1 Base year - Repair & Annual Preventative Maintenance of Seattle Division and BioFire Diagnostic Equipment Comprehensive Service Report 1 hard copy, 1 emailed copy for each service performed on each unit Within 24 hours of service completion 2 Option year 1 - Repair & Annual Preventative Maintenance of Seattle Division and BioFire Diagnostic Equipment Comprehensive Service Report 1 hard copy, 1 emailed copy for each service performed on each unit Within 24 hours of service completion 3 Option year 2 - Repair & Annual Preventative Maintenance of Seattle Division and BioFire Diagnostic Equipment Comprehensive Service Report 1 hard copy, 1 emailed copy for each service performed on each unit Within 24 hours of service completion 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. In accordance with 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.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound VAMC 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle 98108, USA
- Zip Code: 98108
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 98108
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